Who Can Apply:
- One $10,000 scholarship and up to three $5,000 runner-up scholarships are awarded each year to promising students, with priority given to students of underrepresented populations and/or with financial need. Geographic distribution of the applicant pool will also be considered.
- Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who are third, fourth, or fifth-year undergraduates in Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited programs of landscape architecture. Graduate students are not eligible for this award.
- In addition to the scholarship award, each recipient will also receive registration for the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture and (if in-person) a travel stipend to attend. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture to receive their awards.
Submission:
- Financial Aid Form
Complete this online form with information about your financial needs and any financial assistance you currently receive. - 2 Letters of Recommendation
One letter must come from a faculty member; the other letter may be sent by another faculty member or a non-academic member of ASLA. The letters should specifically address your merit as a student of landscape architecture. Provide the e-mail address for each recommender and instructions will be sent to them. - Essay (2 page max)
Upload your original essay in PDF format. In 500 words or less, describe how you envision yourself contributing to the profession of landscape architecture. The essay should be no more than two pages with margins of at least 1”, 10-point or larger font, and no images or graphics. Please include Applicant Name/Essay/Scholarship Name and page number on each page.
Deadline: February 1, 2022
Amount: Varies