Architects are known for designing and helping shape the cities we live in. From homes to churches, schools to skyscrapers, architects create buildings all around us. Just like any great building design, students studying architecture know they need a plan for their college finances, too. This educational blueprint should not be complete without a scholarship search. As an architect major, students have resources available to them from university and college awards to scholarships from architecture firms and organizations, such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA). If you plan to become an architect, check out this directory of scholarships for architecture majors. While you’re here, create a free account for a customized list of awards just for you.
This award is available for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of the Connecticut Community Foundation’s 21-town service area. Students must pursue a career in architecture and have a grade point average of B- or higher.
The Joseph Schumpeter Undergraduate Fellowship is a competitive, renewable fellowship program for undergraduate students at George Mason University. Fellowships are open to full- and part-time degree-seeking Mason students from any discipline who are interested in studying key ideas in political economy and learning how to utilize these ideas in academic and policy research. Schumpeter Fellows study foundational writings in political economy from several notable economists and attend a series of conversations with various Mason faculty and Mercatus scholars. Schumpeter Fellows will join a network of Mercatus students, alumni, faculty, and scholars who are conducting and engaging with cutting edge research in contemporary political economy. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
The WRNS Studio Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 2021 and seeks to cultivate a thriving higher education program that will encourage Black students to pursue careers in architecture by providing multi-year educational financial support and access to professional relationships.
WRNS Studio Foundation recognizes the barriers to higher education and the study of architecture. The WRNS Studio Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 2021, and makes monetary awards to full-time students in California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, and Washington. Students pursuing degrees in architecture or design at approved NAAB-accredited programs, including a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree, or a four-year pre-professional bachelor’s degree followed by a Master of Architecture degree are eligible to apply. The monetary award includes funding for costs of tuition, fees, room and board, along with an allotment for qualified educational expenses. In addition, recipients receive a personalized, one-on-one commitment by WRNS Studio staff members who provide advisory support until graduation.
The CACP Scholarship is available for Junior, Senior and Graduate students who major in architecture, engineering, design, or construction-related fields may apply if they have at least a 3.0 GPA. The recipients must agree to volunteer at two CACP events. Scholarships vary between $1,000 and $3,000.
The Houzz Residential Construction Management Scholarship is available for U.S. students who are majoring in construction management and intending to pursue a career in residential construction. Applicants must submit an online application and create a Houzz student profile to be considered for this award.
The Houzz Residential Construction Management Scholarship is available for U.S. students who are majoring in architecture, interior design or landscape architecture and intending to pursue a career in sustainable construction develeopment. Applicants must submit an online application and create a Houzz student profile to be considered for this award.
The Houzz Residential Design Scholarship is available for U.S. students who are majoring in architecture, architectural design, landscape architecture, or interior design, and intending to pursue a career in residential construction. Applicants must submit an online application and create a Houzz student profile to be considered for this award.
This award is for U.S. architecture students who are in graduate or the final three years of a bachelor’s degree program. Students must be present of former residents of an eligible Pennsylvania county.
The Houzz Women in Architecture Scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate women who are majoring in architecture or architectural engineering. Applicants must submit an online application and create a Houzz student profile to be considered for this award.
