Each institution may nominate one student for the Olmsted Scholars program. Completed nomination forms must be submitted by e-mail to scholarships@lafoundation.org by 5pm EST on February 16.

Nomination Form


 
Complete applications must be submitted by March 15.  Please read below for application contents and submission instructions.

Please submit the following as separate files on a CD. The first item is for contact information and internal use. Items 2 and 3 will be used as submitted on the LAF website and for promotion and publicity. Items 4-6 will be provided to the jury.

1. Application Form



This form requires that a faculty member be identified to serve as the contact for LAF inquiries and/or reports, and the signatures of both the nominee and the chair of the department.

2. Nominee Summary (150 words maximum)
 
Provide a summary for use on the LAF website that includes the following:

• Name
• University
• Degree(s) sought
• Career Focus
• Paragraph not to exceed 150 words that includes background, current educational pursuits, highlights of CV, future plans, interests and personal information

3. Photo
 
Please provide a color, 300 ppi (pixels per inch) photo, size 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 inches in .jpg format. The photo should be a head-and-shoulder shot of the subject looking directly at the camera with a plain background. LAF retains the right to publish photos submitted with nominations on the LAF web site and for promotion of the scholarship program.

4. Faculty Statement of Support (two-page maximum)

A statement of support from the nominee's faculty should clearly summarize and illustrate the reason for the nomination. This statement should present a compelling argument for selection, using specific examples when possible and should avoid reiterating information found in the other nomination materials. Someone within the nominating group must write the nominating statement. Up to three character testimonials may be incorporated as part of the statement of support. These should support the general points made in the faculty statement.

5. Personal Profile Content (two-page maximum)

Please include the following:

Education

• Name of accredited university currently attending/planning to attend
• Academic status, cumulative units/credits and cumulative GPA
• Anticipated graduation date
• Date of Birth

Extracurricular Activities

• Memberships and affiliations
• Public service
• Professional experience
• Honors, awards and recognition
• Published material
• Other Extracurricular activities

6. Essay by Nominee (two-page maximum)

Describe your personal development and how it has influenced your direction and vision for the future. Discuss how you see your role in advancing sustainable planning and design and fostering human and societal health and well-being. Please include information on how you would use the funds to advance your leadership in your areas of interest. 
 

 

    The Application Deadline is March 15, 2010.

All inquiries should be directed to: scholarships@lafoundation.org