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What are architecture scholarships?
Architecture scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for architecture students. Scholarships for architecture majors can help students access higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach because of financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for architecture scholarships
Before you apply for architecture scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements to see if you qualify. These may include:
- Minimum GPA
- Community service experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Plans to attend an accredited program
- Leadership skills
- FAFSA® submission
Scholarship requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Keep searching for scholarships that best match your qualifications.
Are architecture scholarships worth my time?
If you want to get as much free money as you can for your education, then yes! You’ll find some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for, while others require more time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply for scholarships that require work (like writing an essay) which means you could have better odds of winning if you apply for one of those.
Pro tip: Don’t pass up on architecture scholarships that have smaller award amounts. ($) There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find architecture scholarships?
From your school to national organizations, there are so many places to find architecture scholarships that can help you pay for college.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search engines, like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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Scholarships for architecture majors
Susie and Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
Susie and Bruce Usrey of Monrovia Growers Inc. in Azusa, CA, established the Susie & Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship 2009. The Susie and Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship is awarded annually to horticulture students. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited landscape horticulture program or related disciplines. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Applicants must be currently enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in their major. California state residency is not required. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation; landscape architecture, design, construction, or maintenance; interiorscape; horticultural distribution; or retail garden center) following graduation. Previous award winners are eligible to apply for additional funding. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Horticultural Research Institute for more information.
Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
$1,000
In honor of Bryan A. Champion's legacy and dedication to the nursery and landscape industry, donations have been received from his peers to establish The Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship Fund. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program in landscape, horticulture or related disciplines. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Applicants must be currently enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have at least a sophomore standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of scholarship application year. Graduate Studentss of any year are also eligible. Ohio state residency is not required. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in their major. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the green industry (including nursery operation; landscape architecture, design, construction, or maintenance; interiorscape; horticultural distribution; or retail garden center) following graduation. Previous Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship award winners are eligible for additional funding and may reapply. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Horticultural Research Institute for more information.
Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship
Due: 5/12/25
No min. GPA Required
$10,000
The Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship aims to promote and encourage the study of architecture by New York City public high school students through a two-year scholarship to supplement tuition and related costs during their freshman and sophomore years at a NAAB-accredited school of architecture in the U.S. Applicants must be current New York City public high school seniors who have been accepted to a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program at a NAAB-accredited School of Architecture in the U.S. Students at NYC Charter High Schools are eligible. Students at private, parochial or other schools where tuition is charged are not eligible. Applicants are encouraged to submit the portfolio which had been previously submitted to the Bachelor of Architecture program they are pursuing, if applicable. The digital portfolio must consist of at least 3-4 pieces of the student's own visual art, design, or architecture work, though applicants may submit additional work if they feel it is relevant to their application. Projects may be 2-D or 3-D, and can be both finished and/or in-process projects. If a group project is submitted, the student must indicate their role in the project. Two letters of recommendation are required. Applicants are encouraged to submit the recommendation letters previously submitted to the Bachelor of Architecture program they are pursuing. One recommendation letter must be from a teacher in their high school; the second may be from an employer, person in the field of architecture or other adult. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Municipal Engineers Scholarship Program
Due: 10/25/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
$2,500
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.
Helen C. Evans Scholarship for Armenian Art and Culture
Due: 5/1/25
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$5,000
The Helen C. Evans Scholarship for Armenian Art and Culture was established to recognize exceptional students from around the world pursuing studies in the areas of Armenian art, art history, architecture, and/or early Christianity. Helen C. Evans Scholars are to demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing world-leading research, teaching, dissemination of future work that will help develop the areas of Armenian art, art history, architecture, and/or early Christianity, and related fields. Applicants must be enrolled in degree programs and this scholarship is available for a maximum of three years toward college or university education expenses. This scholarship is open to students of both Armenian and non-Armenian descent. Applicants must complete and submit the pre-screening form before being invited to apply. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Armenian General Benevolent Union for more information.
ACE Mentor Scholarship
Due: 1/1/26
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
The ACE Mentor Scholarship is available to students who are admitted to the College of Engineering and Computer Science or the School of Architecture. Students should complete the ACE Mentor Application Form by Jan. 1 of their senior year of high school to notify the Office of Admissions that they are involved with an ACE Mentor Program affiliate.
Chris Pambianco '65 Vocational Education Award
Due: 5/1/25
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
The Chris Pambianco '65 Vocational Education Award is available to first-year or second-year students majoring in Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology or Architectural Drafting & Design Technology. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Glenn W. Bailey Memorial Fund in Support of the Lighting Research Center
Due: 1/1/26
No essay
No min. GPA Required
The Glenn W. Bailey Memorial Fund in Support of the Lighting Research Center is available to Graduate Studentss studying at the Lighting Research Center in the School of Architecture. The Fall 2025 Doctoral Application Deadline is January 1, 2025, while the Fall 2025 Master's Application Deadline is March 1, 2025.
Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship
Due: 5/15/25
No min. GPA Required
$1,000
The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarships have been awarded annually since 2009, to honor the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of Walter J. Travis in the game of golf. The Travis Society's Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a career in one of the following professions: landscape design/golf course architecture; golf course turf grass management/golf course superintendent; professional golf management, club professional, or sports journalism with a special interest in golf. Serious consideration will be given to outstanding amateur high school, college, or university golfers for our scholarship awards, based on their competitive record as an amateur golfer, and criteria listed below (with exception of career goals). Amateur golfer applicants do not need to be pursuing a career in a golf related industry. Applicants for The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship must present evidence of being enrolled or matriculated as an undergraduate or Graduate Students at an accredited college or university, for the following Fall semester. Three current and Travis Scholarship-specific letters of recommendation must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Illinois Institute of Technology Crown Scholarship
Due: 11/15/25
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
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.
What types of architecture scholarships are available?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Want more tips to up your chances of winning? Check out our scholarship guide for everything you need to know about finding and winning scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for architecture scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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