ASLA-NY Equitable Public Urban Space Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The New York Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA-NY) established this scholarship to support future leaders who will strive to make living in urban environments more equitable, healthier and enjoyable. ASLA-NY encompasses the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, and Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Rockland counties.

The award is open to currently-enrolled undergraduate or master’s students studying landscape architecture at Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited programs in the United States.

To be eligible, the applicant’s university must be within the ASLA-NY Chapter boundary* or the applicant must be a permanent resident of the Chapter boundary or must have graduated from a high school within the ASLA-NY Chapter boundary. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum “B” grade point average (2.5 on a 4-point scale.)

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.5 Minimum GPA
• For residents of the following states: New York
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Entry in a contest required
• Photograph required
• Portfolio required
• Bio for the LAF Website, and Proof of Residency or High School within ASLA-NY Boundary

How To Apply