Top architecture scholarships for you

The proud tradition of awarding scholarships to college and university students was begun in 1982. The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Scholarships will be awarded to students in any certified college or university who are majoring in one of the following fields: Agronomy, Botany, City Planning, Conservation, Environmental Studies, Floriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Land Management, Landscape Design, Plant Pathology, or allied subject. Three letters of recommendation required from the applicants. Letters should include discussion of the following: Scholastic ability, Character references, and Work-related experience. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Lorna and Terry Tergesen Scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the second or a later year of study of architecture, fine arts, design or graphic design, music, dance or voice. Applicants should submit a general request, allowing the committee to consider each submission for any Foundation scholarship which is applicable. Priority may be given to first time applicants. Two references from persons other than family members are required for application, one of whom must be from someone with a teaching background. References may be submitted separately. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Canada Iceland Foundation Inc. Scholarships for more information.

The John J. Nelson Sr. Legacy Scholarship Fund was created to support and nurture African American interior design and architecture students while promoting diversity and access in education. This scholarship was established by John J. Nelson Sr. in partnership with the IIDA Foundation in 2019. This scholarship award is open to undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a U.S. not-for-profit CIDA- or NASAD-accredited interior design or NAAB-accredited architecture program. IIDA membership is not required to apply. Applicants must submit a 3-to-5-minute video that includes the following: (1) Articulate how the power of design has already impacted your life; (2) Share your motivation for pursuing a career in interior design or architecture; (3) How you will proactively leverage your career in design to positively impact your future clients and community. In addition to the video, applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation from their Program Chair, Dean, or Instructor. To validate their undergraduate status, applicants must also submit a copy of their current student ID. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Projio lives at the nexus of architecture, design, and technology. From data-driven websites to strategic online marketing, they help architectural and design firms build digital experiences that are intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling, never sacrificing aesthetics for usability. Because they see firsthand how thoughtful design can elevate businesses and enrich communities, they are investing in the next generation of visionaries. The annual Projio Future of Architecture Scholarship supports students who share Projio's passion for pushing the boundaries of form and function through innovative, tech-forward design. As technology continues to transform architectural design and construction, Projio recognizes that students need not only knowledge but also the tools to bring their vision to life. This scholarship aims to encourage architectural students to explore and engage with emerging technologies in their field. Applicants must be enrolled in a U.S.-based college or university with a major in architecture or a closely related field (such as urban planning, interior design, or environmental design). To apply, students must submit an essay. The essay should be submitted as a Word document with visual aids in a Canva presentation. Essays should be original and demonstrate a thoughtful approach to the topic. It must include the student's name, school name, and a contact email at the top of the essay. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The National Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects Scholarship is established by the National AAAEA and is presented to undergraduate or graduate students in the areas of Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Science. The NAAAEA scholarship is available to student members who are attending an accredited university in the USA and must be a student-member in any one of the NAAAEA Chapters. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation written by a faculty member (from the student's field of study). Please visit the scholarship's website 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.

The ASHRAE Minnesota Chapter Peter Potvin Scholarship is available to a qualified undergraduate mechanical or architectural engineering student enrolled at a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of the Minnesota Chapter or who has graduated from a high school within the Minnesota Chapter geographic boundaries. 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.