Top architecture scholarships for you

The Architecture Design Competition Scholarships cover half to full tuition of the students. This is a five-year scholarship for freshmen, sponsored by the New Jersey School of Architecture. Students may contact the Hillier College of Architecture and Design for more information.

The Keepers Preservation Education Award may be awarded to students enrolled in institutions of higher learning with majors in historic preservation or allied fields, including American studies, anthropology, archaeology, architecture, landscape architecture, art history, architectural history, history, planning, law, economics, or building conservation; volunteers or paid staff of organizations or entities involved in historic preservation; and practicing professionals in historic preservation-related fields seeking further experience in non-degree programs. Applicants may be from anywhere in the United States. Applicants may not be members of the awards committee or the immediate family of a committee member or Dr. Murtagh. Preference will be given to applicants who have not received an award in the past 24 months. Individuals must apply through a sponsoring institution or organization, which reviews and forwards the application to MaineCF. MaineCF does not accept applications directly from individuals seeking financial assistance. The sponsoring institution should email all supporting documents to Jackie Shannon. The community foundation prefers to receive applications at least two months in advance of actual need. Please visit the award's website for more information.

The Dale Foster Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need pursuing a degree in architecture. Students may visit the scholarship's website or contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships office for more information.

The Municipal Engineers Scholarship Program is open to undergraduate Architecture or Engineering majors. Applicants must submit at least two letters of recommendation from their professors and, in the case of part-time students, their employers. They must provide a statement regarding how their college costs are being financed, including a list of any scholarships or tuition grants they are receiving. Eligible finalists may be called for an interview by the Scholarship Committee, prior to final determination of the awards. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Illinois Institute of Technology Crown Scholarship is open to incoming students with exceptional potential who the Illinois Tech curriculum will challenge to pursue a professional commitment to excellence in architecture. This scholarship covers full tuition for five years of study at Illinois Tech, based on the tuition rates of the student's first year. The same amount is awarded each consecutive year and does not cover the cost of a tuition increase. Students must submit their creative work consisting of 4-20 pieces of work expressing their interest in architecture, it must include at least one freehand drawing. Students must upload their creative work electronically, but please remember that the originals will be required for the campus interview taking place in mid-February. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The American Association of University Women Career Development Grants champion gender equity in education and workplaces by investing in women pursuing a certificate, credential, or training program needed to enter, transition into, or advance within high-demand STEM fields in which they are underrepresented. Grants fund short-term, accredited programs. AAUW also welcomes applications from women currently employed in high-demand STEM fields who seek executive-level or leadership development training to advance into decision-making roles. Applicants must pursue an accredited certificate, credential or training program with a minimum of 400 instructional hours, in a high-growth STEM field, where women are underrepresented. This includes areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that show strong labor market demand and ongoing gender disparities in participation or leadership. Examples of eligible fields include but are not limited to: Architecture, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural and Physical Science, and Technology. Programs must be offered by accredited or licensed institutions and lead to professional advancement or employment in the applicant's chosen field. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. Applicants whose accredited certificate, credential or training programs directly prepare them for industry-recognized certification may receive priority consideration, depending on the strength of their application and alignment with program goals. Applicants must demonstrate a clear and purposeful trajectory toward or within a career in a high-growth STEM field where women are underrepresented. Traditional academic achievements are welcome but are not required. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities or professions. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming life challenges beyond their control, such as socioeconomic status, discrimination, limited academic resources or opportunities or other adverse circumstances. Preference will also be given to applicants who hail from single parent households. Applications are reviewed and awarded annually on a competitive, rolling basis. There are three application deadlines: September 30, 2025; December 31, 2025; and March 31, 2026. Please visit the grant's website or contact the American Association of University Women for more information.

The ASHRAE Region I Setty Family Foundation Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available annually to a qualified undergraduate mechanical or architectural engineering student attending a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region I or who has graduated from a high school within Region I and meets the general scholarship criteria. Scholarships are available to undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that has traditionally been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession at a school. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30 percent and meet at least one of the following criteria: (1) the institution hosts a recognized ASHRAE student branch ASHRAE Student Branches; (2) or the program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); (3) or the program is accredited by the Consejo de Acreditacion de la Ensenanza de la Ingenieria (CACEI). Applicants must submit three signed letters of recommendation, one from an instructor or faculty advisor, a current or past employer, and another character reference (other than a family member). In cases where the institution has an ASHRAE student branch on campus, a letter from the faculty advisor of that branch may be one of the three letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact ASHRAE for more information.

The ASHRAE Ottawa Valley Chapter Scholarship is available to a qualified undergraduate mechanical, architectural, sustainability, or building science engineering or engineering technology student enrolled at a post-secondary educational institution within the ASHRAE Ottawa Valley Chapter or Canada's National Capital Region, including the following: Carleton University, University of Ottawa, Algonquin College, and Cegep de L'Outaouais. Scholarships are available to undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that has traditionally been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30 percent and meet at least one of the following criteria: (1) the institution hosts a recognized ASHRAE student branch ASHRAE Student Branches; (2) or the program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); (3) or the program is accredited by Engineers Canada or the Canadian Council of Technicians & Technologists (CCTT). Re-applications accepted from former scholarship applicants and recipients who meet current criteria. Applicants must submit three signed letters of recommendation, one from an instructor or faculty advisor, a current or past employer, and another character reference (other than a family member). In cases where the institution has an ASHRAE student branch on campus, a letter from the faculty advisor of that branch may be one of the three letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact ASHRAE for more information.

The ASHRAE Region IV Benny Bootle Memorial Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available annually to a qualified undergraduate pre-engineering, engineering or architecture student attending a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region IV and meets the general scholarship criteria. Scholarships are available to undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that has traditionally been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession at a school. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30 percent and meet at least one of the following criteria: (1) the institution hosts a recognized ASHRAE student branch ASHRAE Student Branches; (2) or the program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); (3) or the program is accredited by the Consejo de Acreditacion de la Ensenanza de la Ingenieria (CACEI). Applicants must submit three signed letters of recommendation, one from an instructor or faculty advisor, a current or past employer, and another character reference (other than a family member). In cases where the institution has an ASHRAE student branch on campus, a letter from the faculty advisor of that branch may be one of the three letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact ASHRAE for more information.