The ALC Early Career Bursary program is designed to create opportunities for people who are relatively new to the professions of landscape architecture, garden design, architecture, horticulture, landscape construction, or related fields to attend the two-day Australian Landscape Conference 2027 (ALC27) taking place in Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11-13 March 2027.
The Grant provides eligible early career professionals and full-time students (from third year onwards) with a registration to both days of the conference. The funding makes the ALC a reality for carefully selected recipients who otherwise may not be in a position to afford it.
As an ALC supporter, you understand the profound impact this conference can have on a young professional’s thinking, confidence, and future direction. Your support may help give a rising star the head start they need, or encourage someone to remain in the profession at a time when that encouragement matters most. In supporting these bursaries, it helps plant a seed and invest in the next generation of industry professionals.
How are the Early Career Bursary applicant's selected?
Eligible individuals (people who are in the first 8 years of their landscape design related profession) apply through the Expression of Interest (EoI) process,. They are asked to respond to a range of questions about themselves and their professional motivations. Eligibility includes individuals who have been working in the fields of landscape architecture, garden design, architecture, horticulture, landscape construction, ecology and other or related fields. It also includes people who are either full-time students (in third or fourth year).
Selection Process
Early career participants are selected through a competitive process. Applicants submit an responses to the Expression of Interest outlining their background and reasons for wanting to attend. Applications are then assessed by a group of landscape design professionals, who collectively select and offer places to successful applicants. The number of grants awarded aligns with the number of sponsored positions available.
In 2025, the ALC was able to offer 45 Early Career places.
