ASLA Florida Chapter Career Discovery Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Landscape Architecture Foundation

Scholarship Programs

Description: The Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) has awarded more than $2.5 million to 750 students through its scholarship programs. Each year, LAF offers more than $150,000 through 15 or more scholarships, made possible by funds established by generous sponsors. These awards provide financial assistance and increase students’ visibility within the discipline. They also support a diverse pool of talent and expand academic opportunities for future generations of designers.

• LAF scholarships support students in landscape architecture programs.
• Awards provide financial assistance and professional visibility.
• More than $150,000 is available annually through 15 or more scholarships.

Eligibility and Application Timeline

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a college or university in the United States or Canada. Additional eligibility requirements vary by scholarship. Applications for the 2027 awards open in November 2026, and the 2026–27 scholarship offerings are being finalized; applications are not currently being accepted.

• November 2026: Call for applications announced.
• February 2027: Application deadline for all scholarships.
• February–April 2027: Juries convene.
• March–April 2027: Winners announced.

Application Process

How to apply: Submit scholarship and fellowship applications through the SlideRoom online application system. Applications and all required materials are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the February deadline. After creating an account, select the relevant scholarship or fellowship under “Programs” and choose “Begin” to start an application. You may save, edit, and review your work before submitting; SlideRoom charges a $5 processing fee for each application.

• Create a SlideRoom account and select the appropriate program.
• Complete and submit all materials by the stated deadline.
• Allow for the $5 processing fee per application.

Application Contents

Required materials: All scholarship and fellowship applications require a general submission form, a photo, a short website biography, and a resume or CV. Each award may also require additional materials, such as letters of recommendation, essays, or work samples. Consult the relevant scholarship webpage or online application for award-specific requirements.

• General submission form: Provide basic contact information and details about your degree program.
• Photo: Submit a color, horizontal headshot in JPG format, at least 1800 × 1200 pixels, with good lighting and a simple background. Include your full head and shoulders. LAF may use submitted photos to promote its scholarship programs.
• Website biography: Submit a biography of no more than 150 words in PDF, Microsoft Word, or TXT format. Describe your background, current studies, future plans, and other interests or activities.
• Resume or CV: Submit a PDF of no more than two pages that includes your education, professional experience, extracurricular activities, honors, and awards. Include your name, “Resume,” scholarship name, and page number on each page.

Submission requirements: Follow all guidelines and deadlines to be considered. Additional materials submitted outside the stated requirements will not be reviewed.