Now accepting applications for our 2026 awards
Over $150,000 is available for the 2025-26 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.
2026 Scholarship Application Process Timeline
Nov 2025 - Call for applications announced
Feb 1, 2026 - Application deadline for all scholarships
Feb-Apr 2026 - Juries convene
Mar-Apr 2026 - Winners announced
On Thu, Dec 11 at 4pm EST, LAF will host an overview and “office hours” for potential applicants. Register below and join us to hear tips and get your questions answered.
Each year, the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) offers more than $150,000 through 15+ 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.
To date, the Landscape Architecture Foundation has awarded $2 million in sponsored scholarships to over 650 students.
Margaret Marando is the 2025 recipient of the $20,000 LAF Honor Scholarship in Memory of Joe Lalli, FASLA.
