ASP Educational Associate

The ASP Educational Associate is conferred on those special individuals who actively participate and promote the ideals and philosophies of the organization beyond the initial recognition given with their acceptance into the Society. It is available to all active, life, honorary life, and international members of the Society that hold a PPA Craftsman degree.

Eligibility to apply for the ASP Educational Associate requires that an individual hold the PPA Photographic Craftsman degree, be a current ASP member in good standing, AND have acquired 30 additional speaking, teaching, or writing merits AFTER receiving their degree during contiguous years of ASP membership.

The applicant must complete a minimum of three consecutive years of membership in ASP prior to application and judging for the Educational Associate.

The applicant must write a paper of at least 4000 words of individual research and thought that demonstrates the applicant’s mastery of the field and supports a position for a new idea, development, or trend.

ASP Educational Associate Submission Deadlines: Application and application fee - July 1st.; Thesis - August 15th

Note: These are the deadlines to apply for 2022 Educational Associate Degree.

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