Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans

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Hawaii Chapter/David T. Woolsey Scholarship

(Four Year College/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award of $1000 in memory of David T. Woolsey provides funds for a third-, fourth-, fifth-year, or graduate student in landscape architecture from Hawaii. Must submit three 8×10 photographs of design work. Must include record of Hawaii residency. Focus: Landscape Architecture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); photos of work, proof of Hawaii residency. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ron Figura, Project Manager, 202-331-7070 ext. 10, rfigura@lafoundation.org.

Landscape Architecture Foundation/California Landscape Architectural Student Fund Scholarships Program

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Nonrenewable scholarships for students continuing degree program in landscape architecture at eligible institution in California. Based on financial need and commitment to profession. Focus: Landscape Architecture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $500. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ron Figura, Project Manager, 202-331-7070 ext. 10, rfigura@lafoundation.org.

Landscape Architecture Foundation/California Landscape Architecture Student Fund University Scholarship Program

(Four Year College/Scholarship)

Purpose: Nonrenewable scholarship for students continuing to study landscape architecture in California. Based on financial need and commitment to profession. Focus: Landscape Architecture; Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 6. Minimum award amount: $1500. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ron Figura, Project Manager, 202-331-7070 ext. 10, rfigura@lafoundation.org.

Raymond E. Page Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Nonrenewable award for any student majoring in landscape architecture in need of financial assistance. Two-page essay describing student's need and how the award will be used is required. Focus: Landscape Architecture Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ron Figura, Project Manager, 202-331-7070 ext. 10, rfigura@lafoundation.org.

Rain Bird Company Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time need-based award for student in final two years of undergraduate study in landscape architecture. 300-word essay on career goals and how recipient will contribute to the advancement of the profession is required. Focus: Landscape Architecture Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ron Figura, Project Manager, 202-331-7070 ext. 10, rfigura@lafoundation.org.

Douglas Dockery Thomas Fellowship in Garden History and Design

(University/Fellowship)

Purpose: $4,000 Fellowship to assist graduate student with study and research at a leading American institution. 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. Applications must be postmarked by January 15. Sponsored by the Garden Club of America. Focus: Landscape Architecture Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $4000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); resume; proposal and budget. Deadline: 1/15. Contact: Ron Figura, Project Manager, 202-331-7070 ext. 10, rfigura@lafoundation.org.