The Lombard Garden Club Scholarship Committee is organized and ready for applications for the $1,000 scholarship offered by the  Garden Club.  Ginny Carlson is the coordinator of the committee and hopes the Lombard high school seniors  home-schooled students, and students currently enrolled in a college program of environmental science, ecology, or horticulture, will take advantage of this offer. 
    The Garden Club began the scholarship program in 1982 when they awarded a $ 50 scholarship.  The 2012 prize is valued at $1,000.  The requirements for applying for this award are :  Must be a Lombard resident, maintain a C average or better, can show financial need, is involved  in extracurricular activities, and is hoping to pursue a course in ecology, environmental science, or horticulture.  Carlson is the contact person for the scholarship program.  Call her at 630-620-7788 for information.  Deadline for applying for this scholarship is April 15.