Ontario Student CLD Bursary Application
The Landscape Ontario Designers Sector Group has dedicated $3,000 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.
Program Purpose
The Landscape Ontario Designers Sector Group is committed to supporting the next generation of certified professionals.
We have established the Ontario Student CLD Bursary to remove financial barriers for recent graduates.
This bursary provides financial assistance to help cover the cost of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) Certified Landscape Designer (CLD) examination.
Bursary Details
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Total Annual Fund: $3,000
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Individual Award: $325 (This is a one-time award per recipient)
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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:
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Be a recent graduate (i.e., have graduated within 12 months of this application) from a recognized Ontario post-secondary landscape design program.
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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.
How to Apply
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Proof of Graduation: A copy of your diploma or final transcript from an eligible Ontario post-secondary institution.
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Proof of CNLA Registration: A confirmation email or screenshot showing you have registered with the CNLA for the CLD certification process (as per the link: https://cnlagetcertified.ca/registration/)
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Letter of Intent that includes:
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A description of your career goals and why CLD certification is important to you.
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A brief, personal statement describing your financial need and how this bursary would help you achieve your goal of certification.
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Application Deadline: 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.
Contact
For any questions regarding the Ontario Student CLD Bursary Program or the application process, please contact Cel Logarta, clogarta@landscapeontario.com.