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Applications for our 2024 scholarships are now closed

More than $150,000 is available for the 2023-24 academic year through 16 different scholarships. Eligible candidates are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. Additional requirements vary by scholarship.

The selection process for our 2024 scholarships is underway. We are no longer accepting applications.

2024 Scholarship Application Process Timeline
Nov 2023 - Call for applications announced
Feb 1, 2024 - Application deadline for all scholarships
Feb-Apr 2024 - Juries convene
Mar-May 2024 - Winners announced

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Each year, the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) offers more than $150,000 through 16 different scholarships.

LAF scholarships help diversify the pool of talent and increase academic opportunity for new generations of designers. These awards are made possible through funds established by our generous sponsors.

Each academic year, available scholarships are announced in the fall with all applications material due February 1. Eligible candidates are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. Additional requirements vary by scholarship.

The average student debt load for landscape architecture graduates is $34,000.

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Three students-LAF Olmsted Scholars

To date, the Landscape Architecture Foundation has awarded $1.7 million in scholarships to 640 students.

Daniella Slowik smiles

Daniella Slowik is the 2023 recipient of the $20,000 LAF Honor Scholarship in Memory of Joe Lalli, FASLA.

Celina Abba smiles

Celina Abba is the 2023 recipient of the $10,000 LAF Honor Scholarship for Inclusive Community Design.

LAF scholarships are made possible through funds established by generous sponsors, including those listed below.

Scholarship Sponsors

Interested in establishing a scholarship with LAF?

Contact Cara Chard at cchard [at] lafoundation [dot] org (cchard[at]lafoundation[dot]org)