Criteria:

1. Applicant should be a college student primarily interested in a career in landscape design
2. Must be currently enrolled in a curriculum which includes landscape design courses.
3. Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
4. Resident of Virginia.
5. Financial need may be a determining factor in the final decision.

ALL of the following items must be enclosed to complete your scholarship application:

• Completed VSLD Scholarship Application with signature
• Current college / university transcript
• One-page cover letter describing your current studies and career objectives
• Resume with work experience listed and names and contact information of at least 3 references

Deadline Date: April 15 (for 2005-2006 academic year) Amount: $500.00

The VSLD is a non-profit association of professional landscape designers in Virginia, dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professional competence and education for landscape designers. We provide continuing education for our members as well as statewide networking opportunities.

The scholarship program is intended as an educational aid for a qualified student who intends to pursue a career in Virginia as a landscape designer.

Name: ________________________________ Social Security Number: _______________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________

Home Telephone: ____________________ Business Telephone: ____________________

E-mail Address: _________________________________________

Are you currently employed?_____YES_____ NO   If YES: _____FULL-TIME? _____PART-TIME?

College / University Currently Attending: ________________________________________

Major: ______________________ Average number of credits enrolled each semester: ____

Full-time Student:________________ Part-time Student: __________________________

Preference will be given to students attending J. Sargent Reynolds Community College, Northern Virginia Community College, Tidewater Community College, and /or Virginia Western Community College.

List below your current activities, organization memberships, offices held, and/or awards and honors received:

Below give a brief statement of your financial situation. Describe how you meet school expenses and include all sources of money, including loans, grants and/or scholarships:

Please give any other information that you think might be helpful for the selection committee:

I, __________________________________________, hereby acknowledge that all information included in this application is true and complete. I agree to the release of this information to the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers.

Signature: _____________________________Date: _______________________________

Return completed applications to your Community College Horticulture Department Head before April 15.
Scholarship applications are current only for the academic year submitted.
Failure to follow application instructions may result in your application being disqualified.