This scholarship 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 third-, fourth-, or fifth-year undergraduates at 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 exceptional students, with one specifically available to students of under-represented populations. 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 winner will also receive a one-year student ASLA membership, general registration fees for the ASLA Annual Meeting, and airfare to attend the meeting. Scholarship winners are expected to attend the ASLA Annual Meeting to receive their awards.

Requirements

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

• Essay of 300 words maximum about how you envision yourself contributing to the profession of landscape architecture.
• Two letters of recommendation specifically addressing the quality of your performance as a student of landscape architecture and your promise as a professional. 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.
• Your Student Aid Report (SAR) as proof of unmet financial need.
• Applicants seeking special consideration for the diversity scholarship should indicate and identify their association with a specific ethnic or cultural group on their Cover Sheet under the Additional Comments section (see General Submission Guidelines).