Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This LAF scholarship supports ethnic minority students, including African Americans, pursuing degrees in landscape architecture, encouraging diversity in the profession.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: african-american, hispanic, native-american, asian
- Must be an ethnic minority student enrolled in or accepted to an accredited landscape architecture program
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Application form
- Personal statement
- Official transcript
- 2 recommendation letters
- Portfolio (optional, but encouraged)
Timeline
Applications open in November. Deadline February 15. Winners notified by April.
Tips
Your personal statement should articulate your passion for landscape architecture and how you plan to contribute to creating equitable and sustainable environments. A strong portfolio, if applicable, can significantly enhance your application.