The Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) announced its annual Olmsted Scholarship program. Each year, LAF awards $25,000 to a top landscape architecture student.
LAF writes: “Named for Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture, the purpose of the Landscape Architecture Foundation Olmsted Scholars Program is to identify, recognize and support students with exceptional leadership potential who are willing to engage current and critical issues through the use of ideas, influence, communication, service, and leadership, thus advancing sustainable planning and design and fostering human and societal benefits. Over time, the prestige and publicity associated with the award will also serve to publicize the profession, its significance and opportunities, and help attract inspired and motivated leaders. Given for leadership and vision, the $25,000 Olmsted Scholars Award is intended to be the premier award program for landscape architecture students.”
Nominations from schools are due by February 16 and the application deadline is March 15. The winner of the scholarship will also receive an invitation and complimentary tickets to the LAF Benefit, to be held along with the ASLA Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. on September 10, 2010. Learn more at the LAF.
Also, check out ASLA’s list of scholarships and fellowships for both undergraduate and graduate students. There are more than 20 opportunities.
