ONTARIO STUDENT CLD BURSARY PROGRAM

The Landscape Ontario Designers Sector Group has dedicated $3000 annually to support the cost of the Certified Landscape Designer (CLD) examination for graduating students or recent post-secondary graduates from a landscape design or related program within Ontario.

Bursary Details

Total Annual Fund: $3,000
Individual Award: $325.00 (This is a one-time award per recipient)
Payment: Funds are paid directly to the CNLA on the recipient's behalf to cover the CLD examination fee.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Be a recent graduate (i.e., have graduated within 12 months of this application) from a recognized Ontario post-secondary landscape design program.
Demonstrate financial need that presents a barrier to writing the certification exam.
Be registered (or in the process of registering) for the CNLA Certified Landscape Designer examination.

Applicants pursuing certification as a Certified Landscape Designer are required to register with the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) at https://cnlagetcertified.ca/ registration/.

The applicant may not be from a landscape design program. Landscape Tech and Hort Tech may also apply if they have the skill or even a BLA if you are open to university education.
MAIN CONTACT INFORMATION
Institution Name*
Contact Information*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
BURSARY APPLICATION

Please complete each area below.
Letter of Intent
A description of your career goals and why CLD certification is important to you. Include a brief, personal statement describing your financial need and how this bursary would help you achieve your goal of certification.*
Upload your Proof of Graduation
Upload your Proof of CNLA Registration
Deadline
- Applications should be received by March 31, 2026.
Selection and Notification
- Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee from the Landscape Ontario Designers Sector Group.
- Priority will be given to applicants who clearly articulate their career goals and financial needs.
- Successful recipients will be notified by email within 15 Business Days.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Cel Logarta | Chapter & Sector Adminstrator
Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
Office 1-800-265-5656 ext. 2324 ext. 2324
clogarta@landscapeontario.com
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MAIN CONTACT INFORMATION

BURSARY APPLICATION

Letter of Intent