Purpose: To promote conservation of rare and endangered flora in the United States through the programs of the Center for Plant Conservation, Escondido, California History: The Beattie Fellowship was established to honor Catherine H. Beattie, GCA president (1981-1983), outstanding arranger, and gardener devoted to the preservation of wildflowers.

Provisions

Provides one annual research grant of up to $4500, as study at a botanical garden by the student, who jointly serves the program of the Center for Plant Conservation and his/her curricular studies.

Eligibility

Open to graduate students in biology, horticulture, or a related field. Preference is given to students whose projects focus on the endangered flora of the Carolinas and southeastern United States. Eli