DEI Stipend Lottery Rules & Requirements

Stipend: $1000

Target: 

  • Landscape architecture BLA & MLA student from SUNY-ESF & Cornell University

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Must be enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited landscape architecture program within our geographical area [which means SUNY-ESF & Cornell University]

  • Must be pursuing a BLA or MLA

  • Must have at least one semester remaining to complete degree

Recurrence: This is a one-time award

Submission Requirement: Please respond to the following question in the form of a standard quality video [2 min. max]:

“How do the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion show up in your design project(s) and/or research?”

Deadlines:

  • Open for submissions: March 1, 2024

  • Submissions close: April 13, 2024

  • Recipient Announced: May 1, 2024

Recipient Selection: 

  • All eligible applicants that submit a thoughtful and complete application will be entered.

  • The recipient will be chosen by lottery. (See Notes below).

  • The recipient will receive a Stipend check of $1000. 

Recipient Requirements: 

  • Stipend funds may be used at the recipient’s discretion for project-related living, educational and/or travel expenses.

How to Apply: 

  • Submissions will be made via Google Forms.

  • Upload your video to your preferred platform and share the link with us. Make sure you share permission to edit.

Contact Person: Anita Bueno, DEI Chair, asla.nyu.dei@gmail.com

Notes:

  • We know current LA students have a lot going on, and we want to assist, not add to that load. The video is basically a prompt to enter the stipend lottery drawing. The quality of the video production will not be judged. Winners will be chosen by lottery. Our true focus is on spreading the landscape architecture love by funding two current LA students to assist with their academic work.

    • Keep it simple and make it easy. Make a quick phone video, share the link via the submission form, and you’re in!

    • All video submissions become the property of ASLA-NY Upstate and may be edited and posted on the ASLA-NY Upstate website, social media, and other online channels. Applicants grant the right to use their name and images in all forms and media.

    • The Stipend may be considered taxable income. Recipients may be responsible for their own withholding taxes.