Peridian International, Inc./Rae L. Price, FASLA Scholarship
American Society of Landscape Architects
Award: $5000 – $5000
Deadline: February 1.
To bring young creative individuals into the profession who may not otherwise have the financial ability to cover all the costs of their educational program. Qualifications: Applicants must be United States citizens who are undergraduate students in the final two years of study in landscape architecture at Cal Poly Pomona or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Extension; applicants must demonstrate financial need and a minimum grade point average of “B.”; must be students enrolled at colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; applicants to submit the following materials: photo: provide a color headshot in jpg format that is at least 1800x1200 pixels; it should be horizontally-oriented, well-lit with a simple background, and include applicants entire head and shoulders; bio for the LAF Website (150 word max); provide a short bio in PDF, Microsoft Word, or TXT format; in 150 words or less, describe applicants background, current educational pursuits, future plans, and any other personal interests or activities; resume (2 page max); upload applicants resume or CV in PDF format. It should include applicants education, professional experience, extra-curricular activities, and honors and awards; include applicant name/resume/scholarship name and page number on each page; in addition, this scholarship requires the following: 2 letters of recommendation: letters must come from current professors who are familiar with the applicant’s character and goals in pursuing an education in landscape architecture; provide the e-mail address for each recommender and instructions will be sent to them; essay (2 page max); applicants original essay in PDF format. In 500 words or less, describe applicants aspirations, ability to surmount obstacles, high level of drive, and need for financial assistance; the essay should be no more than two pages with margins of at least 1”, 10-point or larger font, and no images or graphics; include applicant name/essay/scholarship name and page number on each page. Focus: Landscape architecture and design.