Architecture

1832 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

Attn: American Architectural Foundation
1735 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006-5292
Tel: (202)626-7511
Fax: (202)626-7420
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.archfoundation.org/scholarships/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school and college students from minority and/or disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in studying architecture in college.

Title of Award: AIA/AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 20 each year. Funds Available: Awards range from $500 to $2,500 per year, depending upon individual need. Students must apply for supplementary funds from other sources. Duration: 9 months; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students from minority and/or disadvantaged backgrounds who are high school seniors, students in a community college or technical school transferring to an accredited architectural program, or college freshmen entering a professional degree program at an accredited program of architecture. Students who have completed 1 or more years of a 4-year college curriculum are not eligible. Initially, candidates must be nominated by 1 of the following organizations or persons: an individual architect or firm, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a community design center, a guidance counselor or teacher, the dean or professor at an accredited school of architecture, or the director of a community or civic organization. Nominees are reviewed and eligible candidates are invited to complete an application form in which they write an essay describing the reasons they are interested in becoming an architect and provide documentation of academic excellence and financial need. Selection is based primarily on financial need. Deadline for Receipt: Nominations are due by December of each year; final applications must be submitted in January. Additional Information: This program is offered jointly by the American Architectural Foundation (AAF) and the AIA.

1833 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

Attn: American Architectural Foundation
1735 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006-5292
Tel: (202)626-7318
Fax: (202)626-7420
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.archfoundation.org/scholarships/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to students in professional degree programs in architecture.

Title of Award: AIA/AAF Scholarship for First Professional Degree Candidates Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards range from $750 to $2,500 per year, depending upon individual need.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are in the final 2 years of a first professional degree: 1) the third or fourth year of a 5-year program for a bachelor of architecture or equivalent degree; 2) the fourth or fifth year of a 6-year program (4 + 2 or other combination) that results in a master of architecture or equivalent degree; or 3) the second or third year of a 3to 4-year program that results in a master of architecture and whose undergraduate degree is in a discipline other than architecture. All programs must be accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or recognized by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). Selection is based on a statement of goals, academic performance, letters of recommendation, a drawing, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is offered jointly by the American Architectural Foundation (AAF) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). This program is administered in conjunction with the architectural department at NAAB and RAIC schools; application forms are available only from the dean's office when the student is in 1 of the final 2 years of the program.

1834 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

Attn: Director of University Relations
One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601-2001
Tel: (312)670-5408
Fax: (312)670-5403
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aisc.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students from designated states who are interested in the structural field, especially structural steel.

Title of Award: Carolina Steel Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Architectural; Engineering, Civil Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time civil or architectural engineering students entering their fourth year at universities in Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Preference is given to students who have selected a concentration in the structural field, with particular emphasis on structural steel. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on their overall career objective and an original sample structural steel analysis/design solution, with calculations. Selection is based on those submissions, academic performance, and a faculty recommendation. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by Carolina Steel Corporation.

1835 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

Attn: Director of University Relations
One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601-2001
Tel: (312)670-5408
Fax: (312)670-5403
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aisc.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate engineering students at universities in Missouri or Kansas, or at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who are interested in the structural field, especially structural steel.

Title of Award: Fred R. Havens Fellowship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Architectural; Engineering, Civil Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time civil or architectural engineering students at MIT or at universities in Kansas or Missouri. Applicants may be undergraduates who have completed at least 1 steel design course or graduate students. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on their interest in steel structures and an original sample structural steel analysis/design solution, with calculations. Selection is based on those submissions, academic performance, and a faculty recommendation. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1836 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

Attn: Director of University Relations
One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601-2001
Tel: (312)670-5408
Fax: (312)670-5403
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aisc.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students from southern states who are interested in the structural field, especially structural steel.

Title of Award: Southern Association of Steel Fabricators Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Architectural; Engineering, Civil Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time civil or architectural engineering students entering their fourth year at universities in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Preference is given to students who have selected a concentration in the structural field, with particular emphasis on structural steel. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on their overall career objective and an original sample structural steel analysis/design solution, with calculations. Selection is based on those submissions, academic performance, and a faculty recommendation. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the Southern Association of Steel Fabricators.

1837 AMERICAN NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION

Attn: Horticultural Research Institute
1000 Vermont Avenue N.W., Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005-4914
Tel: (202)789-2900
Fax: (202)789-1893
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.anla.org/research/Scholarships/TandPBigelow.htm

To provide financial support to residents of New England interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture or horticulture.

Title of Award: Timothy Bigelow and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students enrolled in an accredited landscape or horticulture program in 1) the final year of a 2-year curriculum, 2) the third year of a 4-year curriculum, or 3) a graduate program. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.25 as undergraduates or 3.0 as graduate students. They must be a resident of 1 of the 6 New England states, although attendance at an institution within those states is not required. Preference is given to applicants who plan to work in an aspect of the nursery industry, including a business of their own, and to applicants who demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was created in 1988.

1838 AMERICAN NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION

Attn: Horticultural Research Institute
1000 Vermont Avenue N.W., Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005-4914
Tel: (202)789-2900
Fax: (202)789-1893
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.anla.org/research/Scholarships/ANLANationalScholarship.htm

To provide financial support to residents of California interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture or horticulture.

Title of Award: Usrey Family Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to California residents enrolled full time in a landscape or horticulture undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the state. Students enrolled in a vocational agriculture program are also eligible. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.25 overall and 2.7 in their major. Preference is given to applicants who plan to work within the nursery industry, including nursery operations; landscape architecture, design, construction, or maintenance; interiorscape; horticultural distribution; or retail garden center. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1839 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION-COLORADO CHAPTER

c/o Paul A. Hindman
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
2480 West 26th Avenue, Suite 156-B
Denver, CO 80211
Tel: (303)455-6277
Fax: (303)455-7880
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.coloapwa.org/scholarships/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Colorado who plan to attend a college or university in the state to prepare for a career in public works.

Title of Award: APWA Horizons Front Range Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Architecture; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Chemistry; Construction; Engineering; Finance; Management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Colorado who plan to attend a college, university, or junior college in the state. Applicants must be planning to major in accounting, architecture, biology, business, chemistry, construction management, engineering, finance, management, or other field associated with public works. They must have completed a course in trigonometry and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to applicants preparing for a career that promotes the public sector. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are given the name of a public works professional who works near their home and works in the area of local government, private consulting, or construction. Students must contact that professional and arrange to "shadow" them for half a day. Following completion of that assignment, they receive the scholarship funds, made payable to the college or university.

1840 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS OF INDIAN ORIGIN

c/o Ramu Ramamurthy, Scholarship Committee Chair
47790 Pavillon Road
Canton, MI 48188
Tel: (248)226-6895
Fax: (248)226-7166
E-mail: [email protected].
Web Site: http://www.aseio.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students of Indian origin (from India) who are majoring in architecture, engineering, or related areas.

Title of Award: ASEI Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Computer and information sciences; Engineering Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students of Indian origin (by birth, ancestry, or relation). They must be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in the United States and majoring in engineering, architecture, computer science, or allied science with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Selection is based on demonstrated ability, academic achievement (including GPA, honors, and awards), career objectives, faculty recommendations, involvement in science fair and campus activities, and industrial exposure (including part-time work and internships). Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1841 ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF OHIO

Attn: AGC of Ohio Education Foundation
1755 Northwest Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43212
Tel: (614)486-6446
Free: 800-557-OHIO
Fax: (614)486-6498
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agcohio.com/benefits/Scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to students from Indiana, Kentucky, or Ohio who are working on an undergraduate degree in a field related to construction.

Title of Award: Harry F. Gaeke Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Construction; Engineering, Architectural; Engineering, Civil Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates who live or attend school in Indiana, Kentucky, or Ohio and are in at least the second year at a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Applicants must be enrolled in a construction degree program, including architectural engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, or construction management. They must be U.S. citizens with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit transcripts, a list of extracurricular activities, a list of awards and achievements, information on their financial situation, and a 500-word essay on their interest in a career in construction. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by Shook Construction.

1842 ASSOCIATION OF THE WALL AND CEILING INDUSTRY

Attn: Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry
803 West Broad Street, Suite 600
Falls Church, VA 22046
Tel: (703)538-1615
Fax: (703)534-8307
Web Site: http://www.awci.org/thefoundation.shtml

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study in disciplines related to the wall and ceiling industry to employees of firms that are members of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries@endInternational (AWCI) and their dependents.

Title of Award: Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Construction; Engineering Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $10,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to employees of AWCI member companies and their dependents. Applicants must be working on or planning to work on, as a full-time student, postsecondary education in the field of construction management, engineering, or architecture. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher during their last 2 semesters of study. Students in graduate schools, technical schools, associate degree programs, and 4-year colleges and universities are all eligible.

1843 BEZEK-DURST-SEISER ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS

Attn: Scholarship Program
3330 C Street, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)562-6076
Fax: (907)562-6635
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bdsak.com/scholarship_program_home.htm

To provide financial assistance to Alaska Native high school seniors interested in studying architecture, planning, or interior design in college.

Title of Award: Bezek-Durst-Seiser Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Interior design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Alaska who are Natives accepted into an architecture, planning, or interior design program. Applications must be submitted through a school district or native corporation; direct applications from students are not accepted. Each school district and native corporation in the state may submit 2 applications. Students must include essays on what they are like, the school activities and interests that interest them, why they have chosen their career field, what they have done to prepare themselves to enter that field, why they chose the university or college they plan to attend, and if they plan to return to Alaska after college. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are also offered paid internships at the Bezek-Durst-Seiser office in Anchorage during summer breaks.

1844 BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA

Attn: Minnesota Building Industry Foundation
570 Asbury Street, Suite 301
St. Paul, MN 55104
Tel: (651)646-7959
Free: 800-654-7783
Fax: (651)646-2860
Web Site: http://www.mbif.org/scholarships/cfm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Minnesota who are interested in preparing for a career in a field related to construction.

Title of Award: Building Industry Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Construction Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 9 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Minnesota who are interested in continuing their education. Applicants must be interested in a program in carpentry, woodworking, residential design, architectural drafting, or residential construction management. Along with their application, they must include a list of classes they have already taken in the construction area where they are seeking further training, information on their work background, a current transcript, their attendance record, and a letter of recommendation from an instructor or counselor. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Harold E. Swanson Scholarship Program and the Chad Woxland Wausau Homes Scholarship Program.

1845 CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Landscape Educational Advancement Foundation
1491 River Park Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95815
Tel: (916)830-2780
Web Site: http://www.clca.us/leaf/leafSch.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in California who are majoring in ornamental horticulture.

Title of Award: LEAF Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students attending an accredited California community college or state university and majoring in ornamental horticulture. Applications must submit brief essays on their educational objectives, occupational goals as they relate to the landscape industry, reasons for choosing that field, and reasons for requesting financial assistance. Selection is based on those essays; educational background; awards and honors; high school, college, and community activities related to landscaping; and work experience. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1846 CARPE DIEM FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS

Attn: Executive Director
P.O. Box 3194
Chicago, IL 60690-3194
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.carpediemfoundation.org

To provide financial assistance to entering or continuing undergraduate students majoring or planning to major in specified fields.

Title of Award: Carpe Diem Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Education; Engineering, Biomedical; Medicine; Music; Music composition; Political science; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $2,500 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of "B+"or higher, full-time enrollment, and participation in activities that improve the quality of the academic and social life of their community.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates majoring or planning to major in the following 6 areas: 1) political science; 2) pre-med, biomedical engineering, biology, and chemistry; 3) science and technology; 4) education; 5) art and architecture; and 6) music performance or composition. Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 200-word essay on their accomplishments during high school in which they take the greatest pride; 2) a 200-word essay on their family, especially with regard to service occupations and involvement in community organizations; and 3) a 500-word essay explaining why they have chosen their course of study. Music and art applicants must also submit samples of their work. Preference is given to students whose parents are or have been employed in education; local, state, or federal government; social service; public health (including medical providers); the administration of justice; and the fine arts. Selection is based on demonstrated leadership, community service, character, academics, and potential to improve the quality of human life. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, but they may be residents of any state. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2002. There is a $14 application fee.

1847 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION, INC.

Attn: Scholarships
4455 West Lawrence Street
P.O. Box 563
Appleton, WI 54912-0563
Tel: (920)830-1290
Fax: (920)830-1293
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarship_fundslist.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Wisconsin who are working on a degree related to gardening.

Title of Award: Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students at colleges and universities in Wisconsin. Applicants must be majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design/architecture, botany, forestry, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental studies, city planning, land management, or a related field. They must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation. Information is also available from Carolyn A. Craig, WGCF Scholarship Chair, 900 North Shore Drive, New Richmond, WI 54017-9466, (715) 246-6242, E-mail: [email protected].

1848 CONCRETE REINFORCING STEEL INSTITUTE

Attn: CRSI Foundation
933 North Plum Grove Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4758
Tel: (847)517-1200, ext. 14
Fax: (847)517-1206
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.crsi.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in civil or architectural engineering who are interested in preparing for a career in site-cast reinforced concrete construction.

Title of Award: CRSI Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Construction; Engineering, Architectural; Engineering, Civil Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are entering their senior year as a full-time student in an ABET-accredited program in civil or architectural engineering. Applicants must demonstrate a career goal of employment in the site-cast reinforced concrete construction industry. Preference is given to students who have shown an interest, either through their educational program or by work experience, in a phase of that industry. Students having "hands-on" experience from full-time, part-time, or co-op work in the industry are especially encouraged to apply. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1849 CONNECTICUT ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Vice President
87 Willow Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Tel: (203)865-2195
Fax: (203)562-5378
Web Site: http://www.aiact.org

To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are working on a bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.

Title of Award: Connecticut Architecture Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Connecticut residents who 1) have completed at least 2 years of an accredited bachelor of architecture program; 2) have been accepted to an accredited master's degree program in architecture (may be enrolled in a non-accredited undergraduate program); or 3) are enrolled in an accredited master's degree program in architecture. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students. They must submit a 1-page letter describing their accomplishments and goals; a 1- to 2-page resume of education, experience, honors, activities, and interests; documentation of financial need; 2 faculty letters of reference; and a favorite project with their rationale for their design. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1850 CONNECTICUT ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Vice President
87 Willow Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Tel: (203)865-2195
Fax: (203)562-5378
Web Site: http://www.aiact.org

To provid financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are working on a bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.

Title of Award: Charles DuBose Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $5,000 to $10,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have completed at least 2 years of a bachelor of architecture program or have been accepted into an accredited graduate program. Connecticut residents are encouraged to apply. Applicants may be attending any college offering a 5-year accredited degree in architecture. Preference is given to students at the University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Fontainebleau summer program. Selection is based on academic record and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1986 by DuBose Associates, Inc.

1851 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration
Attn: National Highway Institute, HNHI-20
4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1553
Tel: (703)235-0538
Fax: (703)235-0593
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/ddetfp.asp

To provid financial assistance for undergraduate study in transportation-related fields to students at Hispanic Serving Institutions.

Title of Award: Eisenhower Hispanic-Serving Institutions Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Architecture; Business administration; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 18 students received support from this program. Funds Available: The stipend covers the fellow's full cost of education, including tuition and fees. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: These fellowships are intended for students who are enrolled at federally-designated 4-year Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and who are working on a degree in a transportation-related field (i.e., engineering, accounting, business, architecture, environmental sciences, etc.). Applicants must have entered their junior year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and have a faculty sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1852 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration
Attn: National Highway Institute, HNHI-20
4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1553
Tel: (703)235-0538
Fax: (703)235-0593
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/ddetfp.asp

To provid financial assistance for undergraduate study in transportation-related fields to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Title of Award: Eisenhower Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Architecture; Business administration; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 48 students received support from this program. Funds Available: The stipend covers the fellow's full cost of education, including tuition and fees. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: These fellowships are intended for students who are enrolled at federally-designated 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and working on a degree in a transportation-related field (i.e., engineering, accounting, business, architecture, environmental sciences, etc.). Applicants must have entered their junior year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and have a faculty sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1853 FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF CONNECTICUT, INC.

14 Business Park Drive
P.O. Box 854
Branford, CT 06405-0854
Tel: (203)488-5528
Fax: (203)488-5528
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctgardenclubs.org/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are interested in majoring in horticulture-related fields at a Connecticut college or university.

Title of Award: Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending upon the availability of funds. Funds Available: Stipends are generally about $1,000 each. Funds are sent to the recipient's school in 2 equal installments. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be legal residents of Connecticut who are studying at a college or university in the state in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, land management, or related subjects. They must be entering their junior or senior year of college or be a graduate student, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Connecticut State Scholarship Chair, Mary Gray, 18 Long Hill Farm Road, Guilford, CT 06437, (203) 458-2784.

1854 FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF MISSOURI

c/o Claudia Chopp
1 Colt Drive
Wentzville, MO 63385
Tel: (636)398-5944
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://gardenclubsofmissouri.org/fgcm/scholarship.shtml

To provid financial assistance to Missouri students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to gardening.

Title of Award: Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 24 scholarships, worth $22,500, were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) Missouri students attending Missouri colleges; 2) Missouri students attending colleges outside Missouri; and 3) foreign students attending Missouri colleges and planning to return to their home country to practice. Applicants must be majoring in agriculture, biology, botany, environmental science, horticulture, landscape design, or a related subject. Scholarships are generally awarded to students enrolled in universities, community colleges, and graduate schools, although high school seniors may be considered if they can show an interest in the designated fields. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1855 FLORIDA ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
125 South Gadsden Street
P.O. Box 750
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Tel: (850)224-7121
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fleng.org/scholarship.htm

To provid financial assistance to junior college students in Florida who are interested in transferring to a 4-year university to major in engineering.

Title of Award: Florida Engineering Society Junior College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Architectural; Engineering, Biomedical; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental science; Information science and technology; Systems engineering Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $2,000, depending on the university attended. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at Florida junior or community colleges who are in the final year of a pre-engineering program. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be recommended by an official of the college they are attending. They must be planning to transfer to a designated university in Florida to study engineering. Selection is based on academic performance, work experience, activities, honors, and letters of recommendation, along with evidence of leadership, motivation, character, and self-reliance. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The participating universities (and the engineering specialties available to scholarship recipients) include Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (aerospace, civil, engineering physics, aircraft engineering technology); University of South Florida (chemical, civil, computer science, electrical, industrial, management systems, or mechanical); University of Miami (aerospace, architectural, audio, biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, engineering science, environmental, industrial, information technology, manufacturing, mechanical, or wireless communication); and University of West Florida (electrical and computer).

1856 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provid financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Bernese B. Davis Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1857 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provid financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Velma Bernecker Gwinn Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1858 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provid financial aid to Florida students majoring or planning to major in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Hazel Simmons Hodges Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are either high school seniors planning to enroll in a Florida college or current Florida college students entering their sophomore year. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in ecology, horticulture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, marine biology, city planning, botany, or allied subjects. U.S. citizenship is required. Preference is given to students who were members of a high school gardener club. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1859 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provid financial aid to Florida high school seniors who are interested in majoring in a field related to horticulture in college.

Title of Award: Elizabeth McCullagh Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are high school seniors and planning to attend a college or university in the state. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be interested in majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected]. If the recipient's GPA drops below 3.0, the second installment of the scholarship is not provided.

1860 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provid financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Agnes McIntosh Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in ecology, horticulture, landscape design, conservation, botany, forestry, marine biology, city planning, or allied subjects. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1861 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provid financial aid to undergraduate or graduate students who are working on a degree in landscape architecture in Florida.

Title of Award: George Morrison Landscape Architecture Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in landscape design architecture. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1862 FLORIDA NURSERYMEN, GROWERS AND LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION-ACTION CHAPTER

Attn: Gina Mazzie-Forbrick, Scholarship Committee Chair
ForemostCo, Inc.
1751 Williams Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787-9162
Tel: (407)877-8876
Fax: (407)877-8684
E-mail: [email protected]

To provid financial assistance to students in Florida interested in preparing for a career in horticulture.

Title of Award: FNGLA Action Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Turfgrass management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. A total of $4,000 is available through this program each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been accepted by or be currently enrolled in a Florida junior college, college, or university. They may be attending school full or part time, but they must be majoring in 1 of the following subjects: environmental horticulture, landscaping, landscape architecture, turf management, or a related field. All applicants must have at least a 2.75 GPA. Selection is based on academic record, work experience, awards received, letters of recommendation, and an essay (300 words) on the applicant's career plans. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1863 FRIENDS OF THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM

Attn: Scholarship Committee
53 East Hanover Avenue
P.O. Box 1295
Morristown, NJ 07962-1295
Tel: (973)326-7603
Fax: (973)644-9627
Web Site: http://www.arboretumfriends.org/blackburn.html

To provid financial assistance to residents of New Jersey who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related fields.

Title of Award: Benjamin C. Blackburn Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Botany; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's institution. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to New Jersey residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in 1 of the following: horticulture, botany, landscape architecture, or a related field. Undergraduates must have completed at least 24 college credits. Applicants must submit brief essays on their short-term goals, work experience related to their career goals, involvement in community activities, and long-term career goals. Selection is based on those essays, college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation from professors, and 2 letters of recommendation from people in their community. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1864 GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MAINE

c/o Mark Ericson
515 Little River Road
Lebanon, ME 04027
Tel: (207)457-2188
Web Site: http://www.mainegardenclubs.com

To provid financial assistance to Maine residents who are upper-division or graduate students working on a garden-related degree.

Title of Award: Garden Club Federation of Maine Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are residents of Maine. Applicants must be majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, or another garden-related field. Selection is based on goals, activities, academic achievement, personal commitment, 3 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1865 GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.

c/o Nancy Donaldson
4 Sunday Drive
Beverly, MA 01915-1586
Web Site: http://www.gcfm.org

To provid financial assistance to residents of Massachusetts interested in fields related to gardening in college.

Title of Award: Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who have been residents of Massachusetts for at least 1 year. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, agronomy, city planning, environmental concerns, land management, botany, biology, or an allied subject. Along with their application, they must submit official transcripts; a brief essay about their goals, aspirations, and career plans; a list of their activities, including special honors and/or leadership positions; 3 letters of recommendation; and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1866 GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC.

Attn: State Headquarters Secretary
2450 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30602-5817
Tel: (706)227-5369
Fax: (706)227-5370
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uga.edu/gardenclub/Scholar.html

To provid financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in a field related to gardening at a college or university in Georgia.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Georgia Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $5,000, 1 at $3,500, 1 at $2,500, and 1 at $1,250. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,250 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students at colleges and universities in Georgia who are majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, land management, or an allied subject. Applicants must have been residents of Georgia for the past 4 years. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record, character, initiative, and general attitude. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Hubert Bond Owens Scholarship.

1867 GARDEN CLUB OF KENTUCKY, INC.

616 Pleasant Street
Paris, KY 40361
Tel: (859)987-6158
Web Site: http://www.gardenclubky.org/scholarships.html

To provid financial assistance to students majoring in fields related to gardening at colleges in Kentucky.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Kentucky Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Botany; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Since this program was established in 1982, it has awarded 182 scholarships worth $98,400. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, plant science, city planning, forestry, or allied subjects at colleges in Kentucky. Additional Information: Information is also available from Judy Royse, 329 Jasselin Road, Lexington, KY 40503-2016, (859) 276-1857.

1868 GARDEN CLUB OF OHIO, INC.

c/o Margaret C. Bertin, Scholarship Committee Chair
530 Mapleview Drive
Seven Hills, OH 44131-3814
Tel: (216)524-2453
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://gardenclubofohio.com/stateprojects.htm

To provid financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in horticulture or related fields.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Ohio Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Law; Urban affairs/design/planning; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships, worth $21,300, were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are generally $1,000 or more per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who are 1) first-year students at a 2-year institution or 2) college juniors, college seniors, or graduate students. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working on a degree in 1 of the following: agricultural education, horticulture, floriculture, landscape architecture, botany, biology, agronomy, forestry, environmental conservation (including engineering and law), plant pathology, environmental concerns, city planning, wildlife science, habitat or forest systems ecology, land management, or an allied subject. They must submit a completed application form, a transcript, a completed financial aid form, a personal statement of financial need and career goals, a list of extracurricular activities, 3 letters of recommendation, and a recent photograph. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school in any state.

1869 GEORGIA TRUST

1516 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30309
Tel: (404)881-9980
Fax: (404)875-2205
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.georgiatrust.org/preservation_resources/neel_reidprize.htm

To recognize and reward architecture students and architects, especially those with a connection to Georgia, who are interested in a study travel program in the United States or abroad.

Title of Award: J. Neel Reid Prize Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Historic preservation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The prize is $3,500. Duration: The study travel should be completed within a year and a half of the announcement of the winner.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to architecture students, architect interns, and recently registered architects who are interested in a study travel program. The focus of the study travel should involve historic architecture (built prior to Neel Reid's death in 1926), historic preservation of classic architecture, or new construction that is classic and contextrelated. Applicants are encouraged to propose an independent study, but participation in an existing program is acceptable. Priority is given to applicants with a connection to Georgia (a resident of the state, a student in a Georgia academic institution, or an employee of a Georgia firm). The travel may be to any location in the world. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1870 GEORGIA TRUST

1516 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30309
Tel: (404)881-9980
Fax: (404)875-2205
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.georgiatrust.org/preservation_resources/spalding_owens.htm

To provid financial assistance to Georgia residents working on a degree in a field related to historical preservation at a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: B. Phinizy Spalding and Hubert B. Owens Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Archeology; Architecture; Historic preservation; History; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Georgia residents currently enrolled full time in their first year of college in the state. Applicants must be majoring in historic preservation or such related fields as archaeology, architecture, history, or planning. Selection is based on academic achievement and past and planned involvement with preservation-related fields. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are encouraged to plan to stay and work in Georgia following graduation.

1871 ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA-GOLDEN GATE SECTION

c/o Phil Hall
1514 Gibbons Drive
Alameda, CA 94501
Tel: (510)208-5005, ext. 3030
Fax: (510)864-8511
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iesgg.org

To provid financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students interested in studying or conducting research in lighting.

Title of Award: Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Engineering, Electrical; Filmmaking; Interior design; Lighting science; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: At least 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full time as an upper-division or graduate student at an accredited 4-year educational institution in northern California, northern Nevada, Oregon, or Washington and be studying architecture, electrical engineering, film/TV, lighting design, theater, or vision with an emphasis on lighting. Undergraduate students must be proposing course work related to potential employment in the lighting field. Graduate students must be proposing to conduct a research project that will further the lighting field or industry. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1986.

1872 INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC.

Attn: Field Services Division
225 South East Street
P.O. Box 1290
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1290
Tel: (317)692-7814
Free: 800-FARM-BUR
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.infarmbureau.org/education/stackhouse.htm

To provid financial assistance to members of the Indiana Farm Bureau who are interested in additional study in fields related to agriculture.

Title of Award: Marion Stackhouse Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Consumer affairs; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Food science and technology; Landscape architecture and design; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A total of $1,000 is available for this program each year. Duration: This is a 1-time award.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Indiana Farm Bureau members who are interested in attending a workshop, seminar, credit or noncredit class, or degree program. Applicants must be studying an agricultural area, including food science, consumer and family sciences, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, landscape architecture, or environmental sciences. Selection is based on community and/or leadership involvement, family Farm Bureau involvement, motivation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year.

1873 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006-3520
Tel: (202)331-7070
Fax: (202)331-7079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.laprofession.org

To provid financial assistance to landscape architecture students from Hawaii.

Title of Award: Hawaii Chapter/David T. Woolsey Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: This scholarship is $1,000.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to third-, fourth-, or fifthyear undergraduate students and graduate students in landscape architecture from Hawaii. Applicants are required to submit 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a design instructor), a 500-word autobiographical essay that addresses personal and professional goals, and a sample of design work. Selection is based on professional experience, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was established in memory of an alumnus of California Polytechnic University and former principal in the firm of Woolsey, Miyabara and Associates.

1874 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006-3520
Tel: (202)331-7070
Fax: (202)331-7079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.laprofession.org

To provid financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students in landscape architecture.

Title of Award: Edith H. Henderson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: This scholarship is $1,000.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are landscape architecture students in any year of graduate or undergraduate work. The prize is awarded to a student committed to the goal of developing practical communication skills as part of the role of a landscape architect. Applicants must submit a 200- to 400-word review of the book Edith Henderson's Home Landscape Companion. They must also participate in a class in public speaking or creative writing. Selection is based on the essay and class participation, professional experience, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was established in honor of an Atlanta-based landscape architect who is a former vice president of both the American Society of Landscape Architects and the Garden Club of America.

1875 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006-3520
Tel: (202)331-7070
Fax: (202)331-7079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.laprofession.org

To provid financial aid and work experience to college students who wish to study landscape architecture at selected California schools.

Title of Award: LAF/CLASS Fund Internship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The award includes a grant of $2,000 and a summer internship at $10 per hour. Duration: 1 year of scholarship support plus a 9-week internship in the summer.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors enrolled in a landscape architecture program at the University of California at Davis, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, or California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. Applicants must submit a 300-word essay on why they wish to enter the landscape architecture profession and a 100-word essay on the intended use of the funds, including a discussion of their financial need. Selection is based on academic, community, and professional involvement background. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is part of the California Landscape Architectural Student Scholarship Fund (CLASS) administered by the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF). Interns work in specified offices in landscape architecture, landscape construction, or a related field within the green industry.

1876 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006-3520
Tel: (202)331-7070
Fax: (202)331-7079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.laprofession.org

To provid financial aid to landscape architecture students who plan to utilize lighting in their work.

Title of Award: William J. Locklin Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Landscape architecture and design; Lighting science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are landscape architecture students pursuing a program in lighting design or focusing on lighting design in studio projects. Applications must be accompanied by a 300-word essay highlighting the design project, including the overall effect to be obtained, rationale for choice of lamp and placement of fixture, and anticipated results. Selection is based on professional experience, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1877 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006-3520
Tel: (202)331-7070
Fax: (202)331-7079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.laprofession.org

To provid financial assistance to needy undergraduate landscape architecture students.

Title of Award: Raymond E. Page Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate students in need of financial assistance are eligible to apply if they are majoring in landscape architecture. Applicants should submit a 2-page essay describing their need for financial assistance and a letter of recommendation from a current professor who is familiar with their character and goals in pursuing an education in landscape architecture. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1878 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006-3520
Tel: (202)331-7070
Fax: (202)331-7079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.laprofession.org

To provid financial assistance to landscape architecture students who are in need of financial assistance.

Title of Award: Rain Bird Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to landscape architecture students in the final 2 years of undergraduate study and in need of financial assistance. Applicants must submit a 300-word essay describing their career goals and explaining how they will contribute to the advancement of the profession of landscape architecture. Selection is based on demonstrated commitment to the profession, extracurricular activities, and scholastic record. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this scholarship is provided by the Rain Bird Sprinkler Manufacturing Corporation.

1879 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006-3520
Tel: (202)331-7070
Fax: (202)331-7079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.laprofession.org

To provide financial assistance to minority college students who wish to study landscape architecture.

Title of Award: Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates Minority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American, Hispanic, Native American, and minority college students of other cultural and ethnic backgrounds, if they are entering their final 2 years of undergraduate study in landscape architecture. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on a design or research effort they wish to pursue (explaining how it will contribute to the advancement of the profession and to their ethnic heritage), 4 to 8 35mm color slides or black-and-white photographs of their best work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on professional experience, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1880 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006-3520
Tel: (202)331-7070
Fax: (202)331-7079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.laprofession.org

To recognize and reward the outstanding achievements of women undergraduates majoring in landscape architecture.

Title of Award: Harriett Barnhart Wimmer Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000. Duration: The award is granted annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate women in their senior year who are majoring in landscape architecture are eligible to apply. They must be able to demonstrate excellence in design ability and sensitivity to the environment. They are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a design instructor, a 500-word autobiographical essay that addresses personal and professional goals, and a sample of design work. Selection is based on professional experience, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was established by the firm of Wimmer Yamada and Associates in memory of a pioneer in the field of landscape architecture and founder of the firm. Group projects may not be submitted; all work must reflect individual projects only.

1881 LOUISIANA GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION, INC.

Attn: Ann H. Cooksey, Scholarship Chair
2528 Eton Street
New Orleans, LA 70131-3838
Tel: (504)394-4616
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.louisianagardenclubs.org/pages/scholarship.htm

To provid financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Louisiana who are working on a degree in a field related to gardening.

Title of Award: Louisiana Garden Club Federation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Louisiana residents enrolled in a Louisiana state-supported college or university at the junior, senior, or graduate student level. Applicants must be majoring in agricultural sciences, conservation, environmental agriculture, landscape design, life sciences, plant sciences, or allied fields. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher both overall and in their major. Along with their application, they must submit a letter discussing their goals, background, financial need, and personal commitment; 3 letters of recommendation; transcripts; and a complete financial statement. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1882 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Attn: ACT-SO Director
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Tel: (410)580-5650
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naacp.org/programs/actso/actso_index.html

To recognize and reward outstanding African American high school students who distinguish themselves in the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program.

Title of Award: Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Dance; Electronics; Energy-related areas; Filmmaking; Humanities; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Music, Classical; Painting; Performing arts; Photography; Physics; Playwriting; Poetry; Science; Sculpture; Speech, Debate, and Forensics; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 75 each year: 3 in each of 25 categories. Funds Available: In each category, the first-prize winner receives a gold medal and a $2,000 scholarship, the second-prize winner receives a silver medal and a $1,500 scholarship, and the third-prize winner receives a bronze medal and a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition has been held annually since 1977.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school students (grades 9-12) of African descent who are U.S. citizens and amateurs in the category in which they wish to participate. Competitions are held in 25 categories in 5 general areas: humanities (music composition, original essay, playwriting, and poetry), sciences (architecture, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics/electronics, physics/energy, and physics/general), performing arts (dance, dramatics, music instrumental/classical, music instrumental/contemporary, music vocal/classical, music vocal/contemporary, and oratory), visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and filmmaking/video), and business (entrepreneurship). Competition is first conducted by local chapters of the NAACP; winners in each event at the local level then compete at the national level. Deadline for Receipt: Local competitions usually take place between March and May. The national finals are held each year in July.

1883 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTIONMAINE CHAPTER 276

P.O. Box 366
Hallowell, ME 04347
Tel: (207)623-4683
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nawicmaine.org/pages/scholarship.html

To provid financial assistance to Maine residents who are working on a college degree in a field related to construction.

Title of Award: Maine Chapter 276 Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Business; Construction; Engineering, Civil; Welding Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Maine who are enrolled in a postsecondary educational program. Applicants must be preparing for a career in construction, including carpentry, civil engineering, architecture, welding, electrical, plumbing, or construction management. Along with their application, they must submit a 50-word statement on why they have chosen a career in construction. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Joyce Newman, 3 Hillcrest Street, Hallowell, ME 04347.

1884 NATIONAL PRECAST CONCRETE ASSOCIATION

Attn: NPCA Educational Foundation
10333 North Meridian Street, Suite 272
Indianapolis, IN 46290
Tel: (317)571-9500
Free: 800-366-7731
Fax: (317)571-0041
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.precast.org/foundation/scholarship.html

To provid financial assistance for college to students interested in preparing for a career in fields related to the precast concrete industry.

Title of Award: NPCA Educational Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Business; Construction; Engineering, Civil Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, and undergraduate students who plan to enroll full time in a college, university, or community college. Applicants must be interested in majoring in architecture, civil engineering, or other field related to the building, construction, or precast concrete industry. They must submit a transcript of high school and/or college grades (including ACT/SAT scores), a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and a letter of sponsorship from a firm that is a member of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA). Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

1885 NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs
Attn: Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit
Education Building Addition, Room 1078
Albany, NY 12234
Tel: (518)486-1319
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/scholarships/pos.htm

To provid forgivable loans to underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged students in New York who are interested in preparing for selected professional careers.

Title of Award: New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Architecture; Athletics; Dental hygiene; Engineering; Health care services; Interior design; Landscape architecture and design; Law; Medical assisting; Medicine, Chiropractic; Medicine, Holistic/alternative; Midwifery; Nursing; Nutrition; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Social work; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 220 were awarded. Funds Available: The stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year, depending on income. No award can exceed the actual cost of attendance. After completion of their professional studies, scholarship holders are required to practice in New York for 12 months for each annual payment received. If they do not comply with the service commitment requirements, they must repay the full amount of the scholarship monies plus penalty and interest within 5 years. Duration: Up to 4 years (or 5 years for certain programs), within a 7-year period.

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York for 1 year prior to application. The law requires that awards be made to eligible candidates in the following order: first priority is given to candidates who are economically disadvantaged and a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; second priority is given to candidates who are a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; and third priority is given to candidates who are enrolled in or a graduate of 1 of these state-supported opportunity programs: Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) or College Discovery at City University; Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the State University system; or Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at an independent college. Scholarships are available for study in the following areas at the associate degree level: dental hygiene, dietetics and nutrition, massage therapy, occupational therapy assistant, ophthalmic dispensing, physical therapy assistant, registered physician assistant, respiratory therapy, or veterinary technician; at the baccalaureate degree level: certified public accountancy, architecture, athletic trainer, dietetics and nutrition, professional engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, registered nurse, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, registered physician assistant, or veterinary technician; at the master's degree level: acupuncture, architecture, audiology, landscape architecture, midwifery, nurse practitioner, occupational therapy, physical therapy, registered physician assistant, social work, or speech language pathology; at the doctoral degree level: chiropractic, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, psychology, or veterinary medicine; or at the J.D. level: law. For purposes of this program, underrepresented minorities include African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Alaskan Natives. Students are considered economically disadvantaged if they are a member of 1) a household supported by 1 parent if dependent, by the student or by a spouse if independent, whose total annual income is less than specified levels that range from $13,700 for a family of 1 to $41,650 for a family of 7: 2) a household supported by more than 1 worker (parent if dependent, student and spouse if independent) in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $4,800; 3) a household supported by 1 worker (parent if dependent, student if independent) who is the sole support of a 1-parent family in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $4,800; or 4) a household supported by 1 worker (parent if dependent, student if independent) who is working 2 or more jobs at the same time in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $1,800. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12255, (518) 473-1574, (888) NYS-HESC, Fax: (518) 473-3749, TDD: (800) 445-5234, E-mail: [email protected].

1886 RICK PANKOW FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 226
Issaquah, WA 98027
Tel: (425)392-6164
E-mail: [email protected]

To provid financial assistance to high school seniors in Washington who are interested in majoring in horticulture in college.

Title of Award: Rick Pankow Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to seniors graduating from high schools in Washington who are planning to enter a 2-year or 4-year program in horticulture or landscape architecture. Selection is based on academic achievement, community and school involvement, leadership, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1887 PORTUGUESE HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Attn: Academic Secretary
P.O. Box 30246
Bethesda, MD 20824-0246
Tel: (301)652-2775
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vivaportugal.com/phsf/apply.htm

To provid financial assistance for college to students of Portuguese American heritage interested in studying fine arts or related fields.

Title of Award: Cristina Nazario Scholarship for the Fine Arts Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Historic preservation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this support are high school seniors or currently-enrolled college students who are of Portuguese American ancestry. Applicants must be U.S. residents and attending or planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university. They must be interested in studying fine arts, architecture, or historic preservation. Selection is based on academic achievement and artistic accomplishments. Preference is given to students from the Washington, D.C. area, but all qualified applicants are considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend college on a full-time basis.

1888 PROFESSIONAL GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SOCIETY

Attn: Executive Director
720 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230-3816
Tel: (410)752-3318
Free: 800-609-PGMS
Fax: (410)752-8295
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.pgms.org/seamanscholarship.htm

To provid financial assistance for college to students in fields related to grounds management.

Title of Award: Anne Seaman Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Hydrology; Landscape architecture and design; Turfgrass management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified).

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be studying landscape and grounds management, turf management, irrigation technology, or a closely-related field. They must submit a cover letter describing educational and professional goals and intended use of the scholarship funds; a resume listing past employment, awards, and certificates; college or school transcripts; and 2 letters of recommendation. A member of the Professional Grounds Management Society must sponsor each applicant. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1889 SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS

230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60611-3265
Tel: (312)596-5223
Fax: (312)644-8557
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.societyofwomenengineers.org/scholarships

To provid financial assistance to undergraduate women who are members of the Society of Women Engineers and majoring in engineering.

Title of Award: Bechtel Corporation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Engineering, Architectural; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,400. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year at an ABET-accredited college or university. Applicants must be studying architectural, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on why they want to be an engineer, how they believe they will make a difference as an engineer, and what influenced them to study engineering. Only members of the society are considered for this award. Selection is based on merit. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2000, is sponsored by Bechtel Corporation.

1890 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-ALL OHIO CHAPTER

c/o Doug Deardorff, Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 436
Kenton, OH 43326-0436
Tel: (419)673-7238, ext. 3
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ohiochapterswcs.org

To provid financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate degree in a field related to natural resources conservation.

Title of Award: All Ohio Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Geology; Landscape architecture and design; Natural resources; Resource management; Soil science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who are enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must be working on a degree in a natural resources conservation program, including agricultural engineering, agronomy, biology, environmental engineering, forestry, geology, land use planning, landscape architecture, plant science, resource management, soil science, or wildlife management. They must submit a 1-page statement describing their background, objectives of their educational goals, and career plans. Selection is based on that statement, transcript, 3 references, leadership and awards in college activities, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

1891 SOUTH DAKOTA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 638
Pierre, SD 57501
Tel: (605)224-5050
Free: 800-658-5545
Fax: (605)224-2059
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sdra.org

To provid financial assistance to South Dakota residents who are interested in preparing for a career in retailing.

Title of Award: South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Automotive technology; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Culinary arts; Food service careers; Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration; Hotel, institutional, and restaurant management; Landscape architecture and design; Management; Marketing and distribution; Mechanics and repairs; Pharmaceutical sciences; Printing trades and industries; Travel and tourism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Dakota who are interested in a career in a retail field. Applicants must have graduated from a South Dakota high school or be enrolled in a vocational school, college, or university in the state. Full-time enrollment is required. Selection is not based solely on financial need or on outstanding scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Examples of eligible fields include, but are not limited to, agribusiness, apparel merchandising, auto mechanics, automotive technology, business administration, business management, computer science, culinary arts, commercial baking, diesel mechanics, electrical maintenance, heating and ventilation, hotel and restaurant management, landscape design, pharmacy, printing industries, refrigeration, sales and marketing management, and tourism industry management.

1892 STAFFORD KING WIESE ARCHITECTS

Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
622 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)443-4829
Fax: (916)443-0719
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.skwaia.com

To provid financial assistance to members of minority groups interested in studying architecture in college.

Title of Award: Gordon Stafford Scholarship in Architecture Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Up to 5 of these scholarships may be active at a time. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. That includes $1,000 deposited in the recipients' school account and $1,000 paid to them directly. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students accepted by an accredited school of architecture as first-year or transfer students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are ethnic persons of color (defined as Black, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific-Asian, or Asian-Indian). They must submit a 500-word statement expressing their desire to study architecture. Finalists are interviewed and must travel to Sacramento, California at their own expense. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1995 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the architectural firm that sponsors it.

1893 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS

Attn: Structural Engineers Foundation
203 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2010
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: (312)372-4198
Fax: (312)372-5673
Web Site: http://www.seaoi.org/html/body_sef.html

To provid financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students interested in a career in structural engineering.

Title of Award: Structural Engineers Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Engineering, Architectural; Engineering, Civil Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students 1) entering their third or higher year of an undergraduate program, or 2) entering or continuing a graduate program. Applicants must be enrolled in a civil or architectural engineering program and planning to continue with a structural engineering specialization. Students enrolled in structural engineering technology programs are also eligible if they are qualified to take the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice licensure examinations in their home state upon graduation. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Students enrolled in military academies or ROTC programs are not eligible. Selection is based on a statement giving reasons why the applicant should receive the award (including plans for continued formal education), transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and potential for development and leadership. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1894 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS

Attn: Structural Engineers Foundation
203 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2010
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: (312)372-4198
Fax: (312)372-5673
Web Site: http://www.seaoi.org/html/body_sef.html

To provid financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students at universities in Illinois who are interested in a career in structural engineering.

Title of Award: Max Zar Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Engineering, Architectural; Engineering, Civil Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students 1) entering their third or higher year of an undergraduate program, or 2) entering or continuing a graduate program. Applicants must be enrolled in a civil or architectural engineering program at a university in Illinois and planning to continue with a structural engineering specialization. Students enrolled in structural engineering technology programs are also eligible if they are qualified to take the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice licensure examinations in their home state upon graduation. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on a statement giving reasons why the applicant should receive the award (including plans for continued formal education), transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and potential for development and leadership. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1895 TEXAS FFA ASSOCIATION

614 East 12th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Tel: (512)480-8045
Fax: (512)472-0555
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.texasffa.org/ffa/tfa-achs.html

To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, FFA members in Texas who demonstrate outstanding performance in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.

Title of Award: Texas FFA Proficiency Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Business; Business administration; Communications; Dairy science; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Equine studies; Food science and technology; Forestry; Home Economics; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Natural resources; Parks and recreation; Poultry science; Technology; Turfgrass management; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 49 each year. Funds Available: Each state winner receives a plaque and a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who either are current high school students or graduated from high school within the past year. High school graduates must have completed at least 3 full years of instruction in agricultural education. Applicants must have participated in an SAE program either in a placement type or an entrepreneurship type. Placement SAE programs involve work or experience-only (paid or unpaid) activities, including directed laboratory, improvement, and research/experimentation experiences; examples include working at a nursery, grooming at a horse stable, developing a research program, or volunteering at a local park. Entrepreneurship SAE programs involve ownership of an agricultural production or agribusiness enterprise. The award areas include agricultural communications, agricultural mechanics design and fabrication, agricultural mechanics energy systems, agricultural mechanics repair and maintenance, agricultural processing, agricultural sales, agricultural services, beef production, dairy production, diversified agricultural production, diversified crop production, diversified horticulture, diversified livestock production, emerging agricultural technology, environmental sciences and natural resources management, equine science, fiber and/or oil crop production, floriculture, food science and technology, forage production, forest management and products, fruit production, grain production, home and/or community development, landscape management, nursery operations, outdoor recreation, poultry production, sheep production, small animal production and care, specialty animal production, specialty crop production, swine production, turf grass management, vegetable production, and wildlife production and management. In some of those areas, students compete separately for placement types and entrepreneurship types; in other areas, placement SAE programs compete with entrepreneurship SAE programs. The total number of award areas varies each year, depending on the areas offered and whether there are separate or combined placement and entrepreneurship competitions. Recently, a total of 49 award areas were offered. Students are first judged at their chapter on their SAE program, with winners advancing to the district level, then to the area level, and finally to the state level. Selection is based on 1) skills and competencies learned that relate to an agricultural career field; 2) financial achievements, including growth in scope; 3) personal growth and development through FFA activities; 4) evidence of student accomplishments based on available resources and opportunities; and 5) communication skills, as demonstrated in the written portions of applications and clear concise answers during interviews. Deadline for Receipt: Area winning applications must be submitted to the state office by May of each year.

1896 VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org

To provid financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to design.

Title of Award: Alfred T. Granger Student Art Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Engineering, Architectural; Graphic art and design; Interior design; Lighting science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 graduate scholarships and 4 undergraduate scholarships are awarded each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year for graduate students or $2,500 per year for undergraduates. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Vermont who are graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, or GED recipients. Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited postsecondary institution to work on a degree in architecture, interior design, fine arts, architectural engineering, mechanical drawing, or lighting design. Selection is based on academic achievement, a portfolio, letters of recommendation, required essays, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

1897 WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Student Exchange Programs
3035 Center Green Drive
P.O. Box 9752
Boulder, CO 80301-9752
Tel: (303)541-0210
Fax: (303)541-0291
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wiche.edu/sep/psep

To underwrite some of the cost of out-of-state professional schooling for students in selected Western states.

Title of Award: Professional Student Exchange Program Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Dentistry; Library and archival sciences; Medical assisting; Medicine; Medicine, Osteopathic; Nursing; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Public health; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides reduced levels of tuition, usually resident tuition in public institutions or reduced standard tuition at private schools. The home state pays a support fee to the admitting school to help cover the cost of the recipient's education. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of 13 western states who are interested in pursuing professional study at selected out-of-state institutions, usually because those fields of study are not available in their home states. The eligible programs, and the states whose residents are eligible, presently include: 1) architecture (master's degree), for residents of Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona. California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, or Washington); 2) dentistry, for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington; 3) library studies (master's degree), for residents of New Mexico and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Hawaii, or Washington; 4) medicine, for residents of Montana and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, or Utah; 5) nursing (graduate degree), for residents of Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in California, Hawaii, North Dakota, or Oregon; 6) occupational therapy (bachelors' or master's degree), for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Idaho, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, or Washington; 7) optometry, for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in California or Oregon; 8) osteopathic medicine, for residents of Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, Washington, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona or California; 9) pharmacy, for residents of Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming; 10) physical therapy (master's or doctoral degree), for residents of Alaska, Hawaii, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, or Washington; 11) physician assistant, for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, or Washington; 12) podiatry, for residents of Alaska, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, to study at a designated institution in California; 13) public health, for residents of Montana and New Mexico, to study at designated institutions in California, Colorado, or Washington; and 14) veterinary medicine, for residents of Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in California, Colorado, Oregon, or Washington. The financial status of the applicants is not considered. Interested students must apply for admission and for PSEP assistance directly from the institution of their choice. They must be certified by their state of residence to become an exchange student and be seeking enrollment at the first professional degree level. Deadline for Receipt: In most states, the deadline for receiving completed applications for certification is in October. After obtaining certification, students must still apply to the school of their choice, which also sets its own deadline.

1898 WORLDSTUDIO FOUNDATION

200 Varick Street, Suite 507
New York, NY 10014
Tel: (212)366-1317, ext. 18
Fax: (212)807-0024
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.worldstudio.org/schol/index.html

To provid financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students, especially minorities, who wish to study fine or commercial arts, design, or architecture.

Title of Award: Worldstudio Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Architecture; Art; Art industries and trade; Crafts; Design; Fashion design; Filmmaking; Graphic art and design; Interior design; Landscape architecture and design; Photography; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 24 scholarships and 7 honorable mentions were awarded. Funds Available: Basic scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000, but awards between $3,000 and $5,000 are also presented at the discretion of the jury. Honorable mentions are $100. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 academic year. Recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited college or university and major in 1 of the following areas: advertising (art direction only), architecture, crafts, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/video (direction or cinematography only), film/theater design (including set, lighting, and costume design), fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, industrial/product design, interior design, landscape architecture, new media, photography, surface/textile design, or urban planning. Although not required, minority status is a significant factor in the selection process. International students may apply if they are enrolled at a U.S. college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 600-word statement of purpose that includes a brief autobiography, an explanation of how their experiences have influenced their creative work and/or their career plans, and how they see themselves contributing to the community at large in the future. Selection is based on that statement, the quality of submitted work, financial need, minority status, and academic record. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The foundation encourages the scholarship recipients to focus on ways that their work can address issues of social and environmental responsibility. This program includes the following named awards: the Sherry and Gary Baker Award, the Bobolink Foundation Award, the Bombay Sapphire Awards, the Richard and Jean Coyne Family Foundation Awards, the David A. Dechman Foundation Awards, the Philip and Edina Jennison Award, the Kraus Family Foundation Awards, the Dena McKelvey Award. the New York Design Center Award, the Rudin Foundation Awards, the Starr Foundation Awards, and the John F. Wright III Award.