Scholarship

The Association for Learning Environments was established in 1921 and is a worldwide professional non-profit association whose sole mission is improving the places where children learn. The Association members, individuals, institutions and corporations are actively involved in planning, designing, building, equipping and maintaining schools and colleges.

Based on available funding, the South Texas Chapter will award up to two (2) $2,000 scholarships to students planning to study in a field related to the Architecture, Engineering (i.e. Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Architectural, etc.) and Construction industry (AEC) as well as related disciplines such as Interior Design, Information Technologies, Computer-Aided Design, etc. as they relate to building design, construction, and related careers. These scholarships are made possible by generous donations from our supporters in the A4LE community.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record, achievement, leadership, career goals/interests, and performance at the personal interview.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a United States legal resident, residing in the South Texas Chapter area: Bexar County, Comal County, Guadalupe County, Kendall County, Wilson County, Atascosa County, Medina County, Bandera County, or any other place within the Southern Region which is closest to this chapter and is not otherwise within the defined area of other chapters.
• Currently enrolled in 12th grade.
• Provide a completed scholarship application with all required attachments (incomplete application packets will not be considered).
• Finalists will be required to participate in an interview of approximately fifteen minutes in length which will be held via online meeting platform.

Judging Guidelines

Applications will be evaluated on a 100 point system. Point values will be assigned as follows:

1. Completed Application – 10 points
2. Grade Point Average – 10 points maximum
   1. 4.0 on 4.0 Scale – 10 points
   2. 3.5 – 3.99 – 8 points
   3. 3.0 – 3.49 – 6 points
   4. 2.5 – 2.99 – 4 points
   5. Less than 2.5 – 2 points
3. Letters of Recommendation – 15 points (total)
4. Essay – 35 points
   1. Clarity of Expression
   2. Comprehensiveness
   3. Creativity
   4. Knowledge of Subject
   5. Interpretative Conclusions
   6. Importance and Validity
5. Leadership – 15 points (total)
6. Community Service – 15 points (total)