Details the application process for the LAF Ignite program, including eligibility, required materials, and selection criteria for undergraduate and master's students.
Undergraduate or master’s students in LAAB- or LAAC-accredited programs in U.S. and Canada.; Not entering final year of study when program begins.; For 2026: must identify as Black/African American or Indigenous.; Must be in good academic standing.; Must demonstrate financial need and commitment to landscape architecture.
Requirements
General Submission Form; Resume (2 page max); Financial Aid Form; 2 Letters of Recommendation (one faculty, one other); Written Responses (3 questions, 500 words max each); Work Samples (3-5 examples)
Application materials
Resume; Financial Aid Form; Letters of Recommendation; Written Responses; Work Samples; Photo
How to apply
Apply via SlideRoom at lafoundation.slideroom.com.; Create an account and select 'LAF Ignite' under 'Programs'.; Complete all required materials and submit by the deadline.; Letters of recommendation are sent directly to recommenders.
Important dates
Application deadline: May 18; Web-based video interviews: July; Notification of selection: August
Contact
Program Manager Valerie Carter at vcarter@lafoundation.org
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