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LAF works to increase the capacity, influence, and impact of landscape architects to create a more sustainable, just, and resilient future.
For over 50 years, LAF has been identifying priorities and strengthening the discipline to meet weighty environmental, social, and economic challenges. We believe in the power of design to create a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable world.
The charge is serious. The charge is urgent. The moment is now. Landscape architects have a vital role to play.

LAF Announces 2016 Scholarship Winners

The Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) has awarded a total of $67,500 to 13 outstanding students for its 2016 scholarship season.

The scholarships and fellowships support the next generation of designers by rewarding superior student performance, encouraging diversity, supporting original research, and assisting students with unmet financial need. The awards are made possible through endowments established by generous sponsors.

Congratulations to the 2016 winners!

Sanaz Chamanara

LAF Honor Scholarship in Memory of Joe Lalli, FASLA, $20,000

Sanaz Chamanara
University of Michigan

Elyzabeth Engle

GCA/Douglas Dockery Thomas Fellowship in Garden History and Design, $4,000

Elyzabeth Engle
The Pennsylvania State University

Margaret Krause

GCA/Douglas Dockery Thomas Fellowship in Garden History and Design, $4,000

Margaret Kraus
University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Ruth Nervig

ASLA-NY Designing in the Public Realm Scholarship, $5,000

Ruth Nervig
City College of New York

Laura Koch

Landscape Forms Design for People Scholarship, $3,000

Laura Koch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Jorge Alarcón

EDSA Minority Scholarship, $5,000

Jorge Alarcón
University of Washington

Erica Quigley

Steven G. King Play Environments Scholarship, $5,000

Erica Quigley
Boston Architectural College

Haily Flowers

Rain Bird Intelligent Use of Water™ Scholarship, $2,500

Haily Flowers
West Virginia University

Quinn Uesugi

Hawaii Chapter/David T. Woolsey Scholarship, $2,500

Quinn Uesugi
Cornell University

Kelsey Wai

Hawaii Chapter/David T. Woolsey Scholarship, $2,500

Kelsey Wai
University of Oregon

Lauren Pinto

ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship, $5,000

Lauren Pinto
Rutgers University

Daniel Rodriguez

ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship, $5,000

Daniel Rodriguez
University of Florida

Abbey Wallace

ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship, $5,000

Abbey Wallace
Mississippi State University

LAF is grateful to the many individuals and organizations that provide financial support towards fulfilling our mission to support the preservation, improvement, and enhancement of the environment.

Much of what LAF is able to accomplish would not be possible without the thought leadership and financial investment of our major supporters, including ASLA, which provides over $125,000 of in-kind support annually.

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