Resources

THE STEPPING STONE: A GUIDE TO 
SCHOLARSHIPS + FELLOWSHIPS + GRANTS

This is a simple guide to provide scholars who are Indigenous and in the architecture, planning, design, landscape architecture, environmental design, interior design, and construction fields, with information on scholarships and fellowships applicable to them.


The guide consists of larger databases with an extensive amount of scholarships and fellowships available and single scholarship and fellowship opportunities listed.


It is encouraged to check back periodically as more opportunities and information will be added to the list on a regular basis.


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+Indigenous Focused+

Opportunities for scholars who identify as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations, Aboriginal Australians, Māori, and other Indigenous Peoples.

Native Forward Database

Native Forward Scholars Fund is the largest direct scholarship provider to Native students in the U.S. Native Forward awards approximately $15 million in scholarships annually and has awarded over $350 million since inception.                                                                                                              

https://www.nativeforward.org/


American Indian College Fund Database

The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges, nonprofit, and accredited schools.                                                                                  

https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/


American Indian Science and Engineering Society Database

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps students move forward in their educational journeys by providing a wide range of programs and scholarship opportunities. AISES scholarships help students acquire skills and training that will help them meet the unique STEM needs of communities. Must be an AISES member to apply.                                                

https://www.aises.org/students/scholarships

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+Architecture+

Opportunities for scholars in the broad architecture field.


Architect’s Foundation Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants      

Every year, the foundation awards thousands of dollars in architecture scholarships and professional development grants to high school and undergraduate students, Architect Registration Exam (ARE) candidates, and licensed architects pursuing enrichment opportunities.                                                

https://architectsfoundation.org/our-impact/architecture-scholarships/


HOUZZ Scholarships

The Houzz Scholarship Program, launched in 2016, supports the next generation of students studying architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, construction management, or skilled trades. Students 17 years of age or older at interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering schools, or skilled trade schools in the U.S. and Canada are invited to apply for scholarships.

https://www.houzz.com/scholarships


HOUZZ

Residential Design Scholarship

Houzz has been connecting homeowners with home industry professionals for years, and we are dedicated to supporting and strengthening our growing community. Open to students studying interior design, architecture or landscape architecture at the undergraduate or graduate level who want to pursue residential design professionally.

Award $2500

https://www.houzz.com/scholarships


HOUZZ

Sustainable Residential Design Scholarship

HOUZZ wants to encourage practices that will reduce negative impacts on the environment by supporting students passionate about green building initiatives. Open to students studying architecture, interior design or landscape architecture at the undergraduate or graduate level who want to pursue sustainable residential design professionally.

Award $2500

https://www.houzz.com/scholarships


HOUZZ

Residential Construction Management Scholarship

Houzz is committed to supporting the next generation of construction professionals. Open to students studying construction management at the undergraduate or graduate level who want to pursue residential construction management professionally.

Award $2500

https://www.houzz.com/scholarships


HOUZZ

Skilled Trades Residential Construction Scholarship

Houzz wants to help bridge the shortage of skilled trade professionals in the residential construction industry. Open to students pursuing trade certification or A.S. degrees through vocational or community college programs who plan to focus on residential construction and remodeling work professionally.

Award $2500

https://www.houzz.com/scholarships


American Galvanizers Associations

Galvanize the Future: A Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship            

The American Galvanizers Associations (AGA) Galvanize the Future: A Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship essay contest was developed to assist future specifiers with the rising cost of a college education. The scholarship is available to full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university in North America studying architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management, material science, or a related field.        

Award: $2500                   

https://galvanizeit.org/education-and-resources/education/university-program/scholarship


Architects Foundation

The Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship

The Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of emerging professionals at early stages in their careers and helps defray the costs associated with the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Developed by the AIA National Associates Committee, the scholarship honors the memory of late friend and colleague, Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA. Applicants must:

• Be a current Associate AIA member
• Hold an active National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) record
• Be eligible to sit for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

Award: $1910

https://architectsfoundation.org/our-impact/architecture-scholarships/jason-pettigrew-scholarship/


Student Loan Relief Grant

The Architects Foundation attracts, inspires and invests in the next-generation design community. Through our various scholarship initiatives, we aim to provide support to future architects as they enter school, graduate, pursue licensure, and seek enrichment opportunities.

The Architects Foundation provides a $5,000 annual scholarship to support graduates who are struggling with student debt.

Applicants must have:

• Graduated from a NAAB-accredited architecture program
• Demonstrated intent on pursuing a career in architecture
• Associate AIA or AIA member in good standing
• Demonstrated involvement in community and/or professional organization(s); particularly those related to the A/E/C community

Award: $5,000

https://architectsfoundation.org/our-impact/architecture-scholarships/student-loan-relief-grant/

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+Architecture + Equity, Diversity, Inclusion+

Opportunities for scholars in the broad architecture field for equity, diversity, and inclusion purposes.


HOUZZ

Women in Architecture Scholarship

Houzz is committed to supporting and encouraging women architecture students as they pursue their educational endeavors and enter the world of residential design. Open to female students studying architecture/architectural engineering at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Award $2500

https://www.houzz.com/scholarships  


Architects Foundation

Diversity Advancement Scholarship

Architecture enhances the human experience by creating buildings that serve and strengthen communities. The Diversity Advancement Scholarship helps build a pipeline of architects so that the profession better reflects the diverse communities they serve.

Eligible students must be a US citizen and be:

• a high school student planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program;
• a rising second-year college student in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program; or,
• a technical school or community college student who has completed high school or its equivalent and intends to transfer to a NAAB-accredited architecture program.

Award: Up to $20,000

https://architectsfoundation.org/our-impact/architecture-scholarships/the-diversity-advancement-scholarship/


Architects Foundation

Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship

The Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship is a $10,000 architecture scholarship supporting a woman studying architecture within a NAAB-accredited bachelor or master’s degree program. To help the scholarship recipient establish contacts within the profession, she will be assigned a senior mentor from Payette for the scholarship year.

To be eligible for the Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Woman
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• US Citizen
• Rising 3rd or 4th year undergraduate or graduate student in NAAB-accredited architecture program

Award: $10,000

https://architectsfoundation.org/our-impact/architecture-scholarships/the-payette-sho-ping-chin-memorial-academic-scholarship/


Smithgroup Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Scholarship

The SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Scholarship Program supports and mentors students from historically underrepresented demographics in architecture, interior design, planning, landscape architecture and engineering.               

Award: $6,000

Scholarship recipients serve as paid summer interns at SmithGroup offices across the United States (internship is a program requirement).                            

https://www.smithgroup.com/jedi-scholarship


National Organization of Minority Architects Foundation Fellowship                                   

https://www.noma.net/noma-foundation-fellowship/


HOUZZ Scholarships                                                                                                                     

https://www.houzz.com/scholarships


Architect’s Foundation Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants                                                      

https://architectsfoundation.org/our-impact/architecture-scholarships/

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Architecture (+) School Specific

Opportunities for scholars in the broad architecture field who attend specific schools.


University of Hawai‘i School of Architecture Alumni Association Scholarship                   

https://www.uhsaaa.org/scholarship


University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning Scholarships

https://saap.unm.edu/student-resources/scholarships.html


Sunia Design + Architecture Scholarship

Selection Criteria: Selected by the Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning and their delegates. The recipient must be enrolled in one of three professional programs at SA+P with at least one semester remaining before graduation, and be a member of a federally or state recognized Native American tribe. Preference will be given to eligible students who are a member of an organization that works to advance or has demonstrated experience helping women in higher education and/or the workplace. Awarded at the discretion of the Fund Administrator.

https://saap.unm.edu/student-resources/scholarships.html

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+Architecture + Research Projects+

Opportunities for scholars in the architecture field for travel and research.


Architect’s Foundation Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants                                                      

https://architectsfoundation.org/our-impact/architecture-scholarships/


Hart Howerton Fellowship  

Open to undergraduate and graduate students in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and interior design, Hart Howerton’s Fellowship program offers students the advantages of professional office experience, collaborative interdisciplinary design, and global travel and research. Fellows receive competitive compensation during their internship and a generous stipend for housing assistance along with living and travel support.

Award:

Round trip travel to SF or NY at start/end of the program

$6,000 to cover travel expenses during the 3-week travel period

$3,000 for housing assistance in New York or San Francisco during the 8-week Fellowship

$11,000 salary during the 11-week Fellowship                                                                                                       

https://www.harthowerton.com/fellowship/


Society of Architectural Historians Fellowships and Grants                                                   

https://www.sah.org/jobs-and-careers/sah-fellowships-and-grants/research-fellowships

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+Architecture (+) Place Based+

Opportunities for scholars in the broad architecture field who live in a specific area.

Center for Architecture + AIA New York Scholarships, Grants, Awards (New York)       

https://www.centerforarchitecture.org/scholarships-grants/

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+Landscape Architecture+

Opportunities for scholars in the landscape architecture field.

University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning Scholarships

https://saap.unm.edu/student-resources/scholarships.html

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+Planning + Urbanism+

Opportunities for scholars in the planning and urbanism fields.

University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning Scholarships

https://saap.unm.edu/student-resources/scholarships.html

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+Environmental Design+

Opportunities for scholars in the environmental design field.


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