DASH Young Designers Scholarship

The DASH: Young Designers Scholarship Fund provides exceptional Design and Architecture Senior High students access to transformative pre-college experiences that build confidence, prepare them for higher learning, and eliminate barriers to educational opportunities. Through full scholarships to programs at the School of Visual Arts and Parsons the New School of Design in New York, the fund ensures that talented students can learn from leading educators and professionals, gain college credits, develop strong portfolios, and receive mentorship. These pre-college experiences enable students to develop compelling portfolios, earn college credits, and gain invaluable professional mentorship, supporting their path to higher education and professional success.

Annual design competitions and pre-college experiences that have enabled students to develop compelling portfolios, earn college credits, and gain invaluable professional mentorship. This experience fosters creativity and professional growth by encouraging students to develop innovative projects that promote environmental and social sustainability. Students present their work to be judged by professionals within the community. The competition offers participants the opportunity to refine their skills through advanced presentations and professional exposure. All students receive a monetary scholarship to support their transition into their first year of college.

This transformative initiative honors Rosa de la Cruz’s legacy of generosity and belief in the potential of young artists, empowering the next generation of designers to pursue their ambitions with the tools, experience, and support they need to succeed.

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