Landscape Architecture Student-
General
RAYMOND E. PAGE
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is a tribute to Raymond E. Page, a leader in Southern
California landscape architecture from the 1940s through the 1980s. Mr.
Page was instrumental in establishing licensure for landscape architects
in California. As stated in the March 28, 1992 edition of the Los Angeles
Times, "Page authored legislation to license landscape architects,
making California the first state to grant licenses based on examinations.
Page held state license No. 2 out of the 800 originally granted in 1955."
He was also dedicated to advancing the profession through the development
of parks and other public facilities. Award Amount:
An award of $1,000 is available to give an undergraduate student the opportunity
to follow Mr. Page's example of directing the profession by answering
the challenges of tomorrow.
Requirements
1. A double-spaced,
two-page essay describing the applicant's need for financial assistance
and how the award is to be used.
2. A letter of recommendation from a current professor who is familiar
with the applicant's character and goals in pursuing an education in landscape
architecture.
RAIN BIRD SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by the Rain Bird Sprinkler Manufacturing
Corp. to recognize an outstanding landscape architecture student. Eligible
applicants include those who have demonstrated commitment to the profession
through participation in extracurricular activities and exemplary scholastic
achievements.
Award Amount:
A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student in his/her final two
years of undergraduate study (third, fourth, fifth year student) who is
in need of financial assistance.
Requirements
1. A typed, double-spaced 300-word essay 1) stating career goals and 2)
explaining how applicant will contribute to the advancement of the profession
of landscape architecture.
2. Candidates who submit incomplete applications and/or financial aid
forms will not be considered.
WILLIAM J. LOCKLIN
SCHOLARSHIP
The William J. Locklin Scholarship emphasizes the importance of 24-hour
lighting in landscape designs.
Award Amount:
Eligible applicants for this $1,000 award include those students pursuing
a program in lighting design, or those landscape architectural students
focusing on lighting design in studio projects.
Requirements
1. Typed, double-spaced essay (300-word maximum) highlighting the design
project; the overall effect to be obtained; rationale for choice of lamp
and placement of fixture; and anticipated results. Preference will be
given to those projects that are designed to see the effect, not the source.
2. Visual samples (schematics/renderings/sketches or other plans) reduced
to 8 ½" x 11".
3. One letter of recommendation relevant to the proposed project and applicant,
preferably from a current professor.
Landscape Architecture
Student-Participating in Public Speaking/Creative Writing
EDITH H. HENDERSON
SCHOLARSHIP
The Edith H. Henderson is a pioneer in the field of landscape architecture
and residential design and this scholarship fund was established in her
honor. Mrs. Henderson was the first woman to be elected as a vice president
of the American Society of Landscape Architects and was chair of the ASLA
Council of Fellows. She is a well-known writer, lecturer and author who
recognizes the value of public presentation skills -- writing and speaking
-- in developing a successful career in the profession of landscape architecture.
Award Amount:
The $1,000 Henderson scholarship is available to any landscape architecture
student.
Requirements
1. A typewritten essay (200 to 400 words maximum) review of Mrs. Henderson's
book entitled Edith Henderson's Home Landscape Companion. Mrs.
Henderson's book may be found in any library or purchased at cost from
the American Society of Landscape Architects' bookstore (1-800-787-2665)
or purchased directly from the publisher, Peachtree Publishers, Ltd. (1-800-241-0113).
When purchasing the book, be sure to state that you are a landscape
architect student applying for the Edith H. Henderson scholarship. Refer
to promotion code HEND to receive book at $12.00 rate (not including shipping
and handling.)
2. Participated or participating in a class in public speaking or creative
writing.
Landscape Architecture
Student-Minority
THE EDWARD D.
STONE, JR. AND ASSOCIATES MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
The Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates Minority Scholarship was established
to help African American, Hispanic, Native American and minority students
of other cultural and ethnic backgrounds entering into their final two
years of undergraduate study in landscape architecture continue their
education.
Award Amount:
$1,000 scholarships are available
Requirements
1. A typed, double-spaced essay (500-word maximum) describing a design
or research effort you plan to pursue and explain how it will contribute
to the advancement of the profession and your ethnic heritage.
2. Four-to-eight 35mm color slides arranged in a plastic folder OR three-to-five
8x10 black and white or color photographs which demonstrate your best
work.
3. Two letters of recommendation.
4. Financial aid forms.
Landscape Architecture
Student - Female
HARRIETT BARNHART
WIMMER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by the firm of Wimmer Yamada and Associates
in memory of Harriett Barnhart Wimmer, a pioneer in the field of landscape
architecture and founder of the firm.
Award Amount:
The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a woman entering her final year of
undergraduate landscape studies who has demonstrated excellence in design
ability and sensitivity to the environment.
Requirements
1. A typed, double-spaced autobiography and statement of personal and
professional goals (500-word maximum).
2. One letter of recommendation regarding student's design abilities and
attitude from a design instructor.
3 . Graphic samples of work from (3) different projects, comprising a
total of six (6) 8" x 10" black and white or color photos. Include brief
written descriptions of the design intent for each graphic. Group projects
are not acceptable.
4. Financial aid forms.
Landscape Architecture
Student - California Schools Only
LAF/CLASS FUND
SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS
The LAF/ CLASS (California Landscape Architectural Student Scholarship)
Fund is designed to assist students enrolled in programs of landscape
architecture and ornamental horticulture in California. The awards are
given to students in financial need who show promise and commitment to
the profession. All applicants must be continuing their studies in landscape
architecture or ornamental horticulture. You must submit a separate
application for each additional CLASS scholarship/internship that you
are applying for.
University Program
Six (6) $1,500 scholarships for juniors or seniors enrolled in landscape
architecture curriculum at:
Two students at Cal Poly Pomona
Two students at Cal Poly
Two students at San Luis Obispo
Two students at the University of California
Davis.
Landscape Architecture Program
Ten (10) $500 scholarships for students
enrolled in a landscape architecture program and continuing their current
curriculum program.
Two students enrolled at University of California,
Berkeley
Two students enrolled at University of California,
Los Angeles
Two students enrolled at University of California,
Davis
Two students enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona
Two students enrolled at Cal Poly San Luis
Obispo
Internship Program
Two (2) $2,000 scholarships to juniors or
seniors enrolled in a landscape architecture program and continuing a
current curriculum program from Cal Poly Pomona or San Luis Obispo or
UC Davis for participation in an internship program of employment in the
field of landscape architecture, landscape construction and a related
field within the green industry. The office and/or firm sponsoring the
internship provide the participant with an additional $6/hour. School
faculty will participate in jury review.
Ornamental Horticulture Program
Three (3) $1,000 scholarships for juniors
or seniors enrolled in ornamental horticulture curriculum at: Cal Poly
Pomona (1 award); Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (1 award); and the University
of California Davis (1 award).
Irrigation Scholarship
Requirements
1. Academic, community and professional involvement background.
2. A 300-word (maximum) statement on the profession.
3. A 100-word (maximum) statement indicating intended use of funds.
4 . Two letters of recommendation from the faculty.
5 . One confidential letter of recommendation from your department head
sent directly to the LAF/CLASS Fund Program Administrator,
c/o Landscape Architecture Foundation
818 18th Street, NW
Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006
(For Internship Program only.)
Landscape Architecture
Student - Hawaiian Residents Only
HAWAII CHAPTER/
DAVID T. WOOLSEY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in memory of David T. Woolsey, an alumnus
of California Polytechnic University and former principal in the firm
of Woolsey, Miyabara and Associates.
Award Amount:
The $1,000 award provides funds for a third, fourth, or fifth-year undergraduate
or graduate student of landscape architecture whose permanent residence
is Hawaii.
Requirements
1. Typed, double-spaced autobiography and statement of personal and
professional goals (500-word maximum).
2. Sample of your design work. Three 8x10 color and/or black and white
photographs.
3. Two letters of recommendation including one from a design instructor.
Provide proof of Hawaii residency
Graduate Fellowship
General Submission Guidelines
NEW!
THE DOUGLAS DOCKERY THOMAS FELLOWSHIP IN GARDEN HISTORY AND DESIGN
Project study would have wide scope and is awarded annually to an
exceptional graduate student to assist with study and research at a leading
American institution and is not race or gender specific.
Background for this
fellowship includes the intent of The Garden Club of America to support
an interest in garden history and design, as well as look to the future
of gardens and their unique place in our environment. Today, with growing
constraints on all open space, the art of the garden increases in importance.
Professionals have expressed the need to focus on American garden history
and design, and have expressed dismay at the lack of funding help for
talented students.
Project study possibilities
include investigating new techniques of garden restoration; studying how
small gardens created by community groups have impacted public gardens;
exploring and documenting physical, emotional and spiritual healing properties
of the garden; and instigating the development of gardens that use ecological
and regenerative concepts.
Sponsored by the
Garden Club of America, this fellowship was established in 2000 by Mr.
and Mrs. Wilmer J. Thomas, Jr.
Award Amount:
$4,000
Requirements:
Must be a graduate student studying at an American institution. Selection
criteria will include the degree to which the proposed fellowship work
addresses GAC objectives,* as well as the excellence of the student's
academic qualifications and person. Applicants must provide the following:
1. A cover letter
2. A written proposal for the work to be undertaken (limit 4 pages)
3. A one-page budget for the proposed work
4. A current resume
5. A letter of endorsement from applicant's faculty advisor, which also
certifies enrollment
6. Two additional recommendations.
Applications must be postmarked by January 15
* The purpose
of the Garden Club of America (GCA) is to stimulate the knowledge and
love of gardening, to share the advantages of association by means of
educational meetings, conferences, correspondences and publications, and
to restore, imprve and protect the quality of the environment through
educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic
improvement.
LAF/CLASS FUND AILA
/ YAMAGAMI / HOPE FELLOWSHIP
The AILA Yamagami Hope Fellowship was established as a tribute to the
American Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), Taro Yamagami and Howard
Olsen, founding members of AILA. AILA, which unified with the American
Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) in 1981, served to "provide for
the middle ground where the designer, landscape contractor and nurseryman,
as well as those with formal training, could meet and discuss common problems
and experiences."
Deadline: August 1
Award Amount:
This $1000 Fellowship is available to landscape architects who have been
in practice for a minimum of three years and wish to use the funds for
continuing education.
The Fellowship may
be used to support credit or non-credit courses, seminars or workshops;
for travel or related expenses in support of an independent research project;
or for development of post-secondary educational materials or curriculum
plans.
The applicant is
required to have earned a Bachelor or a Master's degree in landscape architecture.
Submissions will
be evaluated on: 1) the innovative nature of the proposed endeavor; 2)
the benefits that may accrue to other members of the profession and the
profession in general; 3) the personal goals to be achieved; and 4) the
qualifications of the applicant.
Requirements
1. A summary (500-word maximum) addressing the following questions:
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What is the unique
nature of the proposed activity?
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What skills/knowledge
do you expect to gain?
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How will you
use this increased proficiency?
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How will the
project contribute to the profession?
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What opportunities
exist for other LA's?
2. A statement of
intent (100-word maximum) detailing how the funds would be used and a
line item budget if applicable.
3. Two letters of
recommendation from licensed landscape architects.
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