August 5, 2025
Unilock scholarship supports future leaders
Winning students will receive $5,000 each; deadline to apply is October 31, 2025
To support this future, Unilock launched the Paving the Future Scholarship, an initiative that invests in the next generation of landscape architects, construction professionals, and designers. Now in its fourth year, the scholarship continues to expand its reach and impact by providing awards in the amount of $5,000 to selected students to help pay for their education expenses including tuition fees, books, housing and transportation costs.
Established in 2022 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Unilock — the first company to manufacture paving stones in North America —the Paving the Future Scholarship reflects the company’s deep-rooted commitment to advancing the hardscape industry. Since its inception, the scholarship has awarded $225,000 to students studying landscape architecture, landscape construction, and related fields across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada.
“The Unilock Paving the Future Scholarship commemorates my father [Ed Bryant]’s legacy by investing in a new generation of landscape design, architecture and construction leaders,” said Andrew Bryant, President and CEO, Unilock. “We’re proud to offer this scholarship for another year.”
Applicants are selected based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and a short essay describing their passion for the industry and long-term career goals. Beyond financial support, the scholarship also connects recipients with valuable educational resources offered by Unilock.
“I was a recipient for the Unilock Paving the Future Scholarship when I was a senior at University of Massachusetts Amherst,” said Luviana McLean, 2023 recipient, “That [scholarship] is what allowed me to cover my moving costs when I accepted a full-time position at Stantec, a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting, where I now work as a landscape designer.”
Applications for this year’s scholarship are open until Oct. 31, 2025. Winners will be announced in November.
Key dates for students:
- Application deadline: October 31, 2025
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be a permanent resident of the U.S. or Ont., Canada
- Student must be enrolled in their final year of a full-time, two-to four-year post-secondary undergraduate or graduate program in landscape architecture, landscape design, architecture, landscape management, landscape construction, horticulture landscaping, turf grass management or related field at a college, university or vocational/trade school. Students in an Apprenticeship program are also eligible.
- Student must demonstrate academic excellence maintaining a minimum cumulative average letter grade of Band show a desire to pursue a career in their field of study.
- Student should demonstrate leadership and an ongoing commitment to their community.
How to apply:
Students can apply online at unilock.com/paving-the-future-scholarship/apply and are encouraged to check the full rules, regulations and eligibility criteria.SCHOLARSHIP WEBPAGE