TreeKeepers Fall 2026 Course Scholarship Application

TreeKeepers Fall 2026 Course Scholarship Application

Submissions due by 9/11/2026
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Thank you for your interest in the TreeKeepers Course.

The Fall 2026 Course will be held at George Washington Highschool located at 3535 E 114th St, Chicago, IL 60617 on the following dates:

Class 1: Saturday, October 3rd (9 AM – 1 PM)
Class 2- Virtual: Wednesday, October 7th (6 PM- 8 PM)
Class 3: Saturday, October 10th (9 AM – 1 PM) ~ PRUNING DAY
Class 4- Virtual: Wednesday, October 14th (6 PM- 8 PM)
Class 5: Saturday, October 17th (9 AM – 1 PM) ~ PLANTING DAY
Class 6- Virtual: Thursday, October 22nd (6 PM- 8 PM)
Class 7: Saturday, October 24th (9 AM – 1 PM) ~ STEWARDSHIP DAY
Class 8: Saturday, October 31st (9 AM – 1 PM) ~ FINAL EXAM

Individuals who receive a scholarship are required to attend all TreeKeepers course classes.

Remote classes will be done via Microsoft Teams and you can join from your home or wherever else is convenient.

Pruning Practicals will take place on Saturday, October 10th.

Planting Practicals will take place on Saturday, October 17th.

Optional review session will take place on Wednesday, October 28th.
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Openlands allocates limited available scholarships based on course partners and residents of the community area where the course is held. Check the boxes that apply to you-
If you are requesting a partial scholarship, please submit the amount you'd like to request:
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Do you have any volunteer experience? (Please specify)
List any unusual expenses or reasons for eligibility we would need to know to help us evaluate your scholarship request: (please be as specific as possible)
Please briefly state how you will use the Openlands TreeKeepers course curriculum and network to make an impact in your community
If granted a scholarship for the Openlands TreeKeepers Course, scholars will be expected to assist for one hour before or after an in person class to assist with set up or breakdown.
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TreeKeepers Fall 2026 Course Scholarship Application

Scholarship Applicant Information