This scholarship award is available yearly for a young professional who is currently pursuing their licensure in the state of Florida and will assist in covering some the costs of the LARE review prep course. Applications close Monday, June 1, 2026. To learn more about Mike Oliver and his devotion to the profession of Landscape Architecture, watch this short video. 

Other requirements are as follows:

1.  Active member of the ASLA Florida Chapter.
2.  Planning on attending at least one of the ASLA Florida on-demand LARE Review Seminars.
3.  In 300 words or less, provide a short essay in PDF or Microsoft Word format, describing your background, current educational pursuits, future plans, other personal interests or activities, brief statement of your financial needs, why you should be considered for this scholarship and how it will help carry on some of the areas that Mike Oliver extended himself to the advancement of his profession and service to the community.  The essay should be no more than two pages with margins of at least 1”, 12-point or larger font, and no images or graphics.