Peridian International, Inc./Rae L. Price, FASLA Scholarship

Scholarship Description

This scholarship is intended to benefit the profession of landscape architecture by helping 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. The use of funds is restricted to tuition, books, and program-required supplies within the school year of the award. Eligible applicants are United States citizens who are undergraduate students in the final two years of study in landscape architecture at Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, or the University of Southern California -or- are pursuing a Landscape Architecture Certificate at UCLA Extension. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a minimum grade point average of B. Financial Aid Form. Complete the online form with information about your financial needs and any financial assistance you currently receive. 2 Letters of Recommendation: Letters must come from current professors who are familiar with the applicants 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): Upload your original essay in PDF format. In 500 words or less, describe your 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. Please include Applicant Name/Essay/Scholarship Name and page number on each page. Provide a color headshot in jpg format that is at least 1800×1200 pixels. It should be horizontally-oriented, well-lit with a simple background, and include your entire head and shoulders. LAF retains the right to use any submitted photo on our website and in other materials promoting LAFs scholarship programs. 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 your background, current educational pursuits, future plans, and any other personal interests or activities. Resume (2 page max): Upload your resume or CV in PDF format. It should include your education, professional experience, extra-curricular activities, and honors and awards. Please include Applicant Name/Resume/Scholarship Name and page number on each page.

Eligibility Requirements

• For residents of the following states: California
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Financial need analysis required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Photograph required
• Resume Required

How To Apply