ENV - Landscape Architecture - B.L.A.C.K. in L.A. Scholarship

To address the history of racism and discrimination in planning and design practices of the past, the profession of landscape architecture must broaden career opportunities and amplify voices, experiences, and perspectives beyond what is found in the current discourse of environmental design. In recognition of this need, students, faculty and alumni of the Department of Landscape Architecture have established the Bravely Leading Advancement Curiosity and Knowledge in Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.C.K. in L.A.) scholarship to prioritize a future that is community-focused, equitable, relevant, and sustainable. B.L.A.C.K. in L.A scholarship supports the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, by making higher education more accessible with one $3,000 scholarship to encourage students from diverse and/or socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursue a Landscape Architecture education. Looking towards this desired future, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a new student in the Landscape Architecture major (undergraduate or graduate) who has demonstrated an interest in supporting, or involvement with, equity and inclusion efforts that benefit the long-term diversification of the discipline.

Looking towards this desired future, the $3,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a new student in the Landscape Architecture major (undergraduate or graduate) who has demonstrated an interest in supporting, or involvement with, equity and inclusion efforts that benefit the long-term diversification of the discipline.

Award Period: Fall 2025

Criteria:

• Open to incoming, transfer, or current students in the (BSLA) or (MLA ) program (incoming or transfer students entering fall 2025 eligible to apply)
• Must have a major GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Must be enrolled full-time at the time of disbursement (12 units for undergraduate students and 6 units for graduate students)
• Demonstrated financial need as determined by 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
• Must complete supplemental criteria
• Must complete the General Scholarship Application
  - Letter of intent specifically addressing the applicant’s educational goals, financial need and the opportunity afforded by the scholarship. (Generic statements will be scored lower than well-written statements addressing the intentions of the scholarship)
  - A4 size digital portfolio:
  – Maximum of 8-page spreads of A4 size (16 total pages)
  – Portfolio projects that support application and applicant’s design capabilities

Note:
- Post-award requirements will include a thank-you letter to donor and a public presentation of work/ideas supported by the funds.

All scholarship questions should be directed to the department: LA@cpp.edu