Details the application process for the LAF Ignite program, including eligibility, required materials, and selection criteria. Applications are due May 18th.
Undergraduate or master’s students in LAAB- or LAAC-accredited landscape architecture programs in the U.S. and Canada.; Cannot be entering final year of study when program begins.; For 2026: must identify as Black/African American or Indigenous.; Must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need.; Must demonstrate commitment to landscape architecture and creating a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable world.
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
Applications accepted via SlideRoom online platform.; Visit lafoundation.slideroom.com to start.; Create an account, find LAF Ignite under 'Programs'.; Save, edit, and review work before submitting.; All materials must be submitted by 11:59pm EDT on May 18.
Important dates
Application deadline: May 18; Web-based video interviews: July; Notification of selection: August
Documents
Resume (PDF); Photo (JPG); Bio (PDF, Word, or TXT)
Contact
Program Manager Valerie Carter at vcarter@lafoundation.org
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