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, all at no cost to them. 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.
The DASH: Young Designers Scholarship Fund is committed to the education of outstanding Design and Architecture Senior High students. These initiatives support informed and engaged communities, connecting students to educators, mentors, and future colleagues. Partnering with world-class institutions such as Parsons School of Design and School of Visual Arts has given students from DASH access diverse cultural experiences, fundamentally shaping their futures.
The DASH: Young Designer Scholarship was created by Rosa de la Cruz and continues in her memory through the leadership and support of Carlos de la Cruz, Sr., the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Key Biscayne Community Foundation, Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer, the Milstein and Hankin Family Foundation, and the Horne Family Foundation, the Stamps Family Foundation, along with many other dedicated community leaders and alumni. This program is further supported by the generous contribution of Mary M. and Sash A. Spencer.
Organization name
DASH: Young Designers Scholarship Fund
Mission Category
Arts & Culture
Program Site Locations
All of Miami-Dade County
Annual Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Primary Population Served
General Population
Address
40 NW 3rd St. Suite #305