ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarships

Award: Two $4,000 awards
Deadline: Feb 15

This scholarship fund was established by the ASLA Council of Fellows in 2004 to: 1) aid outstanding students who would not otherwise have an opportunity to continue a professional degree program due to unmet financial need; 2) increase the interest and participation of economically disadvantaged and under-represented populations in the study of landscape architecture; and 3) enrich the profession of landscape architecture through a more diverse population.

Eligible applicants must be permanent US citizens or permanent resident aliens who are Student ASLA members and 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.

Up to two scholarships are awarded each year to promising students, with one specifically available to students of under-represented populations. Geographic distribution of the applicant pool will be considered.  Applicants seeking special consideration for the diversity scholarship should indicate and identify their association with a specific ethnic or cultural group.

In addition to receiving up to $4,000, each recipient will also receive a one-year student ASLA membership, general registration fees for the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO, and a travel stipend to attend the meeting. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the ASLA Annual Meeting to receive their awards.

Requirements

In addition to the General Submission Guidelines this scholarship requires the following:

• Essay of 500 words maximum about how you envision yourself contributing to the profession of landscape architecture.
• Two letters of recommendation specifically addressing your merit as a student of landscape architecture. One letter of recommendation must come from a faculty member; the other letter may be sent by a non-academic member of ASLA or another faculty member.
• Financial Aid Form
• A statement of up to 250 words describing your financial needs and any special financial considerations you would like to be considered. 
• Applicants seeking special consideration for the diversity scholarship should indicate and identify their association with a specific ethnic or cultural group on their General Submission Form under the Additional Comments section (see General Submission Guidelines).

View past recipients here.