Scholarships for US Citizens 2024-2025
Contrary to what many think, there are a lot of available scholarships abroad for USA citizens. There are government scholarships offered by the US government and foreign governments as well as international scholarships for Americans offered by prestigious universities. Various organizations also offer scholarship opportunities to students from USA to puruse their studies and internships abroad.
The following is a listing of outside scholarship opportunities for U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, which are sorted by area of interest or eligibility. Click on a subject below.
General (US Citizens)
a/e ProNet David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship
architectsfoundation.org
Two students who best demonstrate a strong interest in practice and risk management will each receive a $5,000 award.
Alfred K. Priest Fellowship
dartmouth.edu
Awards graduate fellowships for graduates of Dartmouth College who attend Harvard University. Awards are approximately $10,000 a year.
The Architectural League: Deborah J. Norden Fund
archleague.org
The Norden Fund awards a total of up to $5,000 annually in travel/study grants to students and recent graduates in the fields of architecture, architectural history, and urban studies. Applicants should submit in letter form a brief proposal (no more than three pages), which succinctly describes the objectives of the grant request and how it will assist the applicant’s intellectual and creative development.
American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)
amscan.org
The ASF will offer around $300,000 to outstanding American students, scholars, professionals, and artists for study and/or research in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden. Fellowships of up to $23,000 are intended to support an academic year-long stay, and priority is given to students at the graduate level who need to spend time at foreign academic or research institutions. Grants of up to $5,000 are considered more suitable for shorter research visits, both on the graduate or post-doctoral level. Funding is available to candidates in all fields.
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Scholarships
asprs.org
ASPRS is pleased to offer fourteen awards totaling more than $50,000 in value. Available to both undergraduate and graduate student members of ASPRS and others, these resources have been generated with the intention of advancing academic and professional goals within the fields of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and related disciplines.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
coca-colascholarsfoundation.org
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.55 million awarded through 3 nationally recognized programs.
Democracy Doctoral Fellowships
ash.harvard.edu
The Ash Center awards two dissertation research fellowships to Harvard Kennedy School Ph.D. candidates or other Harvard University students in related fields. The aim of this fellowship is to support well-defined doctoral work from Harvard University students focused on innovations in public participation and political participation in non-democracies.
East West Center Scholarships and Fellowships
eastwestcenter.org
The East-West Center offers a wide variety of both short- and long-term programs for individuals. Academic scholarships and fellowships, as well as educational exchange and professional development programs, are available.
Edmond J. Safra Graduate Fellowship
ethics.harvard.edu
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics encourages teaching and research about ethical issues in the professions and public life. Its Graduate Fellowships support outstanding Harvard graduate and professional students who are writing dissertations or are engaged in major research on topics in practical ethics, especially ethical issues in areas such as architecture, business, education, government, law, medicine, public health, public policy, and religion.
Flywire Charitable Foundation Scholarship
flywire.com/company/foundation/scholarships
Students in any major may apply for scholarships in the amount of $5,000 USD. Applicants must submit a short personal essay, and scholarships will be awarded to students who display a commitment to one of the following areas: social justice, global health, global citizenship, or environmental sustainability.
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu
Graduate FLAS applicants must be accepted for advanced training in both a foreign language and area or international studies OR be accepted for research and training in the international aspects of professional (or other) fields of study which involve further development of language proficiency.
Good Citizen Scholarship
citizensbank.com/scholarship
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000 will be available to 40 students who demonstrate good citizenship through community volunteerism and leadership.
Harvard Graduate Student Award
ghd-dubai.hms.harvard.edu
The Harvard Graduate Student Award will support advanced graduate students from Harvard University working on a dissertation or thesis research that addresses some of the most pressing health challenges in Dubai, the UAE, and the Center’s region. Dissertation or thesis research from all disciplines will be considered.
Health Policy Research Scholars
healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org
Health Policy Research Scholars is a leadership development program for full-time doctoral students who are entering their second year of study and are from populations underrepresented in specific doctoral disciplines and/or historically marginalized backgrounds.
Houtan Scholarship
houtan.org/apply
The Houtan Scholarship Foundation seeks students from all origins, Iranian and non-Iranian, who have high academic performance and have proven interest in promoting Iran’s culture, heritage, language, and civilization. A working knowledge of Parsi is also required; see Houtan Foundation’s website for full eligibility criteria.
Just Walkers Mobility Scholarship
justwalkers.com
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to undergraduate or graduate students with a mobility disability. To apply, students write an essay answering the question prompt. For more information please review the website.
Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowships
faa.illinois.edu
Three major Fellowships are awarded yearly to both U.S. nationals and international students. The application deadline is in early December. The application can be found on the Fellowship website.
Lambda Alpha International
lai-lef.org
Offered to a graduate student pursuing a degree in one of the many fields related to land economics: architecture, geography, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental planning, civil engineering, government, public administration, real estate, urban studies or law. The LEF Board of Directors has approved the award of a one year $3,000 US scholarship, renewable for a second year, to a selected applicant studying in the United States, Canada, or Great Britain.
Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction
modular.org
Students have the chance to win a grant for $2500 if their design is selected. For more information and application materials please visit the Modular Building Institute website.
Mount Holyoke Emerging Leader Scholarship
gradadmission.mtholyoke.edu/apply
This award is open to students who show potential and interest in assuming a leadership role in their field. This award is open to degree and institute candidates.
Donald M. Payne
paynefellows.org
Intended for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Roothbert Fund Scholarships
roothbertfund.org
Roothbert Fund scholarships range from $2,000-$3,000 and are open to all in the United States regardless of sex, age, color, nationality or religious background. While the Fund does not emphasize any particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values. The Fund has awarded grants to persons entering a wide range of careers.
Leopold Schepp Foundation
scheppfoundation.org
Awards are based on merit and financial need. Applicants can receive up to $8,500 a year.
Scioto Foundation
sciotofoundation.org/services
Scholarship opportunities to cover a student’s tuition, books, supplies, and fees.
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
nationalservice.gov
The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is a post-service benefit received by participants who complete a term of national service in an approved AmeriCorps program–AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, or AmeriCorps State and National.
Soros Fellowship for New Americans
pdsoros.org
New American is defined as a resident alien (who holds a Green Card), a naturalized citizen, or the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. Green Card holders must have had more than one IRS filing. The grants are for $20,000.
Switzer Fellowship
switzernetwork.org
The Switzer Fellowship is a one-year fellowship for graduate students from diverse academic and personal backgrounds in New England and California whose career goals focus on environmental improvement.
Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship
pattillmanfoundation.org
The Tillman Scholar program is open to applicants who meet the following criteria:
- Veteran and active duty military service members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces including the National Guard who have served in both pre-and post-9/11 eras.
- Current Spouses of veteran or active service members, including surviving spouses.
The scholarship is open to students pursuing a post-secondary degree full-time.
Urban Land Institute Fellowship
uli.org
The ULI Kenneth M. Good Graduate Student Fellowship offers eight $5,000 scholarships awarded to graduate students who intend to pursue real estate-related studies at a major North American university, including urban planning, architecture, business or business administration, geography with a real estate concentration, and real estate law or major. Student must be nominated for this scholarship by faculty.
Vectorworks Design Scholarship
vectorworks.net
The Vectorworks Design Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a design program for the upcoming school year.
Gender / Diversity
American Association of University Women
aauw.org
AAUW American Fellowships support women scholars who are pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks. Fellowships are open to women, including people who identify as women, in all fields of study.
The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation Scholarship
usascholarships.com/association-women-architecture-foundation-scholarship
The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation offers an Annual Scholarship Award that is available to female students who reside or attend school in California and who are majoring in architecture, landscape architecture, urban and land planning, interior design, or environmental design.
American India Foundation’s William J. Clinton Fellowship
aif.org
The AIF Clinton Fellowship is open to those aged 21 through 31 years of age who are Indian citizens or U.S. citizens/permanent residents and have received their undergraduate degree before the start of the fellowship.
American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships
app.smarterselect.com
American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. AIGC offers many curated scholarships, up to $30,000, for Native students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Student applications are due by June 1, 2022.
Association of American Indian Affairs, Inc.
indian-affairs.org
Applicant must be enrolled with their respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Tribe, from the continental US or Alaska. Other scholarship eligibility requirements apply; please see the link above for the full list.
Caleb Scholars Program
calebscholars.org
In honor of Caleb Lumen Pungowiyi, the Caleb Scholars Program provides financial and community support for individuals pursuing higher education with the goal of cultivating Alaskan Inuit leaders and advancing Inuit-led conservation advocacy. A criterion for eligibility is Alaskan Inuit heritage from the CSP service area (i.e., enrolled as a tribal member, or a direct descendant, of a tribe from the Norton Sound region, Northwest Arctic region, or Arctic Slope region.)
Calista Education and Culture Scholarship Program
calistaeducation.org
This scholarship offers funding for applicants who are an Alaska Native and a Calista Corporation Voting Shareholder or Descendant (either natural born or legally adopted) of an Original Shareholder.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program
choctawnation.com
This scholarship provides financial assistance to qualified Choctaw tribal members actively pursuing a higher education degree at an accredited college or university.
Cyprus Children’s Fund
cyprus-childrensfund.org
This Foundation offers multiple different scholarship options for students who can prove that they have origins in Greece and/or Cyprus. Please visit their website for application details.
Diversity Advancement Scholarship
architectsfoundation.org
This scholarship aims to provide assistance to individuals from a minority race or ethnicity who intend to become an architect through the pursuit of a NAAB-accredited professional degree in architecture.
Gensler Diversity Scholarship
gensler.com
Open to all underrepresented and minority students approaching their final year of a NAAB-accredited program. Two finalists will be awarded scholarship funds and one winner will be awarded a paid summer internship. Please review the submission requirements and application deadlines at the link above.
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
google.com
Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a financial award for the academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s academic background and demonstrated leadership.
Harvard University Native American Program Fellowships and Grants
hunap.harvard.edu
HUNAP provides support to Harvard students to conduct research on Native American and Indigenous issues, for professional development activities, and for conference attendance.
Harvey Fellows program via Mustard Seed Foundation
msfdn.org
Provides scholarships to Christian students who are pursuing graduate studies at premier universities in fields considered to be underrepresented by Christians and who possess a unique vision to impact society through their vocations.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
hsf.net
Open to those of Hispanic heritage, who are U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or a passport stamped I-551, with a minimum 3.0/4.0, and are enrolled full time in a US university (12 graduate units).
Indian Resource Development
nmsu.edu
Headquartered at New Mexico State University, administered by the College of Agriculture and Home Economics in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They publish sources of financial aid available to American Indian students. The IRD has numerous funding opportunities that vary both in restriction requirements and award amounts.
Influenster Scholarship
influenster.com/scholarship
Influenster offers a $1,000 scholarship to five female students pursuing a graduate degree in a technical field of study (STEM) field.
Iranian Scholarship Foundation
theisf.org
The Iranian Scholarship Foundation (ISF) provides scholarships to students of Iranian descent in the United States who demonstrate exceptional academic promise, significant financial need and a dedication to community service.
Iranian-American Scholarship Fund
iasfund.org
Students of Iranian heritage throughout the United States seeking Iranian-American community support for their studies.
Islamic Scholarship Fund
islamicscholarshipfund.org
The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity founded in 2009 whose mission is to address the underrepresentation of American Muslims in the fields and occupations that influence public opinion and make public policy. Our belief is that fostering education and improving Muslim representation in all walks of life including media and politics will lead to full integration and a better understanding of Islam and Muslims.
Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship Program
jacl.org
Requirements for application: JACL Membership of either Individual or Student/Youth categories, personal statement, letter of recommendation, official transcripts, work experience, community involvement.
Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation
jmcff.org
The largest scholarship program for students of Cuban descent.
JVS Chicago Scholarship
jvschicago.org/scholarship
Educational scholarship funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for Jewish college and graduate students.
Karla S. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
johnson-roberts.com
The Karla S. Johnson Memorial Scholarship is named for Karla Johnson, AIA, a principal of Johnson Roberts Associates, Inc. This scholarship is a one-time award for a disadvantaged woman who is currently enrolled in her final year of an accredited professional degree program of architecture (BArch or MArch) at an American college or university, within the USA. Any woman, or person who identifies as female, from any race, religion, national origin, or background, who is currently enrolled in a professional architecture degree program located in the United States, and meets the eligibility requirements, may apply.
Landscape Architecture Foundation Ignite Scholarship
lafoundation.org/
Ignite is a multi-year program with three core components: an annual scholarship, summer internships, and ongoing mentorship. For the 2022 and 2023 application years, eligible candidates must identify as Black/African American. Applicants cannot currently be in their final year of study. (In future years, LAF plans to expand the program to other Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) groups.)
Online Colleges Scholarships for Women
onlinecolleges.net
This new resource presents women-specific scholarships, including general criteria for each opportunity. Use the links provided to access more detailed information about eligibility and instructions for completing and submitting an application. As always, be careful about what information you provide.
Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship
architectsfoundation.org
The Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship was established specifically for a woman studying architecture within a NAAB-accredited bachelor or master’s degree program.
P.E.O. International
peointernational.org
P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) provides substantial merit-based awards for women of the United States and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral-level degree at an accredited college or university.
The Pittsburgh Foundation Lillian Gorell Scholarship
pittsburghfoundation.org
The Lillian Gorell Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for deserving students with preference given to blind students as well as those students wishing to study the Arts.
Point Foundation
pointfoundation.org
Point Foundation considers many factors when assessing scholarship applicants, including a proven track record of leadership and community involvement, strong academic achievement, and working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community.
Pride Foundation Scholarship
pridefoundation.org
This scholarship program supports LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in their families, in their home communities, in their fields of study, in their workplaces, or in our movements for justice. Applicants must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington but may study elsewhere. Applicants are considered a resident of one of these states if they currently live within that state or have lived within that state for at least one year at any time within the last five years.
Robert L. Outland Women and Minority Scholarship + Internship
moaarch.com
Students in an Architecture program can apply to win a scholarship and a paid internship at MOA Architecture.
Sikh Education Fund
associationofsikhprofessionals.org/
The purpose of the fund is to make higher education more affordable for Sikh students in America by funding a portion of their studies. SEF believes in the importance of Sikh youth becoming successful professionals while still remaining true to their Sikh identity and roots.
SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program
smithgroup.com
The SmithGroup Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Scholarship Program supports and mentors students from historically underrepresented demographics in architecture, interior design, planning, landscape architecture, and engineering. Candidates who are Black/African American, Hispanic, Alaskan Native or American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander are eligible to apply.
The Tribal Workers Charitable Foundation
tribalwcc.org/foundation
The Tribal Workers Charitable Foundation has established a scholarship program for eligible students seeking a Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree from a post-secondary institution. In order to apply, the applicant must be a tribal student at Oglala College or Sinte Gleska University or a member of one the following tribes: Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, or Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
Wellesley College Fellowships
wellesley.edu
Wellesley College offers a number of fellowships and scholarships for graduate study or research that are open to graduating seniors and Wellesley alumnae. Two of these awards are open to women graduates of any American institution. Awards are usually made to applicants currently enrolled in or applying to graduate school for the following year.
WTS Foundation Scholarships
wtsinternational.org
The WTS Foundation works to advance women in transportation. Applicants must be in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics.
WX New York Women Executives in Real Estate
wxnyre.com
WX New York Women Executives in Real Estate empowers women to build successful careers in the real estate industry, supporting them at all stages of their professional development. Scholarships (financial and merit) are awarded on an annual basis to students studying real estate and related subjects, such as architecture, law and engineering among others. Applicants must be in their final year of required coursework for the degree and/or major and enrolled in the school during the full academic year to receive a scholarship.
Architecture
Architects Foundation
architectsfoundation.org
Every year, the foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to architecture students in NAAB-accredited graduate degree programs, and Architect Registration Exam (ARE) candidates who are working toward becoming licensed architects.
AIA Arthur N. Tuttle Jr. Graduate Fellowship in Health Facility Planning and Design
aia.org
Recipients are selected each year by a committee of AHA and AIA representatives on the basis of study and travel proposals submitted by young architects and graduate students in accredited U.S.-based architecture schools.
AIA/Alaska Scholarship Program
aiaalaska.org
Open to permanent residents of Alaska who are enrolled in a Master’s Program in Architecture. Applicants must submit a transcript, letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and a resume. Applications are available on the AIA/Alaska website.
AIA Diversity Scholarships
aia.org
The scholarship is awarded to high school graduates, college freshmen, and community college students from minority and/or financially disadvantaged backgrounds who intend to pursue a NAAB-accredited professional degree in architecture.
AIA/New Hampshire Scholarship Program
aianh.org
Open to residents of New Hampshire who are enrolled in a NAAB accredited Architecture program or a program in a related field, such as Landscape Architecture, Architectural History, Preservation, or Planning. Scholarships of $500 to $3,000 will be awarded. The application deadline is April 15th.
AIA/New Jersey Scholarship Foundation
aia-nj.org
Between $1,000-2,500, these awards are for residents of certain counties of Northern NJ. The application involves form, transcript, letters of reference, and a personal statement.
AIA/New York
cfafoundation.org
Lists a number of awards for both New York state residents, and others.
AIA/Eastern Pennsylvania Scholarship
aiaeasternpa.org
Possible scholarship assistance to qualified applicants currently enrolled in an accredited architecture program and who are serious about their long-term pursuit of licensure as a professional architect. The candidate must maintain legal residence within one of the following AIA Eastern Pennsylvania counties: Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, or Schuylkill.
AIA/Northeastern Pennsylvania Scholarship
luzfdn.org
The NEPA Chapter of the AIA Scholarship Fund is open to any “local” area student(s) who have received their high school diploma, and/or received a 2-year Associate Degree and have been admitted into and are attending any NAAB accredited (or NAAB Candidate) Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture program. In this case, “local ” refers to any of the following counties in Pennsylvania state: Bradford, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming. Candidates must also possess the will and the ability to successfully pursue a college career, and have the academic ability, talent, and economic need for assistance in meeting tuition expenses in pursuit of an architectural degree.
AIA/Rochester Scholarship Program
aiaroc.org
This scholarship is open to college students currently enrolled in an architecture program for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. The scholarship is open to student who have a permanent residence within the seven-county area of Allegany, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties, or Greater Rochester member-firm areas served by AIA Rochester. The deadline for submission is April 15, 2022. Email aia@aiaroch.org for more information.
AIAS/AIA Trust Scholarship for Emerging Professionals
aias.org
Offered to members of AIAS in their first year of a professional degree in Architecture.
AIA/New York Chapter Design Awards
aiany.org
These $1,000 scholarships are to encourage writing on architecture and related design subjects and to foster regard for intelligent criticism among future professionals. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a professional architecture program or related discipline. The application includes a criticism, story, essay, or book review accompanied by a 100-word descriptive statement. Two submissions per entrant.
AIA/Northern Nevada
aiann.org
The Graham Erskine Memorial Scholarship and Raymond Hellman Scholarship are open to residents of Nevada.
AIA/Northwest Washington
aiaseattle.org
The application process is open to all residents (inclusive of students with immediate family) of Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties who are enrolled in an accredited School of Architecture, regardless of location, and entering their Junior year or above.
AIA/South Dakota Scholarship Program
aiasouthdakota.org
Open to residents of South Dakota involved as a full-time student at a school of architecture in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th-year level. Student must also be of good character and show above-average scholarship ability.
AIA/Southern New York Chapter Scholarship
aiaroc.org
Applicants must be a resident of one of the ten counties the AIA Southern New York Chapter serves (Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland (Southern), Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins) and must be enrolled in an architecture program. Awardees will receive a $2,500 scholarship that must be used toward school expenses. Email lbhewitt@aiaroch.org for the application and more information.
AIA/Wisconsin Foundation Out-of-State Study Scholarships
aiaw.org
The Wisconsin Architects Foundation provides $1,000 scholarships to Wisconsin students pursuing the study of architecture out-of-state. Students must have graduated from high school in Wisconsin to be considered for this award.
AIA/Wyoming Scholarship
aia-wyoming.org
Open to Wyoming residents or Wyoming high school graduates currently enrolled in a master’s program in architecture. To be eligible, students must have completed three or more semesters in a program leading to an accredited degree in architecture. For information, visit the website or call 307-632-4077.
Architects/Engineers Professional Network
aepronet.org
Various national scholarship funds administered through professional societies, including locally administered grants available for awards in each member’s local territory. National scholarships are awarded principally to students of architecture and engineering schools where the applicant’s studies principally emphasize practice management.
Bergmeyer Scholarship
bergmeyer.com
This scholarship intended for a designer who is working towards a career in Interior Design. The Bergmeyer Scholarship recognizes and supports leadership potential in the field of Interior Design and Architecture through a $2,500 award.
Carter Manny Award
grahamfoundation.org
The Carter Manny Award supports the completion of outstanding doctoral dissertations on architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society. Students must be nominated by their department to apply for the Carter Manny Award.
Connecticut Architecture Foundation Scholarship
cafct.org
Students who have completed two years in accredited undergraduate architectural programs or have been accepted into an accredited graduate program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have a Connecticut connection (residence, school, work, etc.) in order to apply. In recent years, the individual awards have ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, depending upon the funds available in that year.
Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship
siliconvalleycf.org
The Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. Joseph Ehrlich and Mr. Jack Rominger to assist with the education of future architectural professionals.
Graham Foundation
grahamfoundation.org
Awards approximately 100 grants and fellowships for the study of architecture. Their site contains an easily searchable database of all awards and does not ask marketing questions.
Indiana Architectural Foundation
indianaarchitecturalfoundation.org
Scholarships are available for students who are permanent residents of the state of Indiana and in an Architecture Degree program. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Jewish Vocational Service
jvschicago.org
Educational scholarship funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for Jewish college and graduate students. Approximately $500,000 is available each year for full-time students, predominantly those legally domiciled in the metropolitan Chicago area, with career promise in their chosen fields. Assistance is available primarily for those with FINANCIAL NEED who are pursuing careers in the helping professions. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $8,000.
Leo and Trinidad Sanchez Scholarship
siliconvalleycf.org
This scholarship was established by Gil Sanchez in memory and honor of his parents, Leo and Trini Sanchez, who emigrated from Mexico to the United States in the 1910s. Gil’s hope is that this scholarship will encourage and help further the education of young people seeking to become architects.
Steele Architecture Scholarship
tfec.org
Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Architecture Scholarship is open to students who are present or former residents of one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Dauphin, Cumberland, York, Perry, Franklin, Lebanon, Adams, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Montour, Snyder, Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clinton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Union, or Northumberland, and studying in the final three years of a Bachelor of Architecture program OR in a graduate program leading to a Master of Architecture degree
TCAA Architecture Scholarship
www.tcaainc.org
The Tile Contractors Association of America will award a $5,000 scholarship to a qualifying student who at the time of application is working toward an undergraduate or graduate level professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship
architectsfoundation.org
This scholarship was established to support a graduate student studying architecture within a NAAB-accredited master’s degree program. The student’s work should demonstrate an exemplary focus at the design intersection of sustainability, resilience, wellness, and beauty.
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architectural Scholarship Fund
www.zgf.com
Applicants entering final year of MArch I or MArch I AP degree program are eligible for this scholarship.
Landscape Architecture
Garden Club of America
gcamerica.org
Lists various awards for Landscape Architecture and Environmental Studies.
LAF Scholarships
asla.org
The Landscape Architecture Foundation offers many annual scholarship opportunities.
Leadership in Landscape Scholarship
lafoundation.org
The Landscape Architecture Foundation offers nine different scholarships, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. Graduate students who display superior performance or have unmet financial needs may qualify.
The Linda Milbourn Fellowship in Landscape Architecture
publicgardens.org/scholars/milbourn-moresla.org
The Linda Milbourn Fellowship in Landscape Architecture will award $5,000 per application cycle to one student enrolled in a college/university graduate-level program pursuing a degree in landscape architecture. Applicant must demonstrate involvement in an experiential learning project (research, project, plan, or other direct impacts/benefit) to a recognized Association member public garden, botanic garden, arboretum or other closely aligned public horticulture institution in the U.S. Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens and resident aliens.
Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship
ctasla.org
Scholarship applicants must be legal residents of the State of Connecticut and enrolled in an accredited landscape architecture program at the college or university level.
David T. Woolsey Scholarship
lafoundation.org
Open to third-, fourth-, or fifth-year undergraduate or graduate students of landscape architecture at Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited programs, whose permanent residence is Hawaii. Up to $2,000 is awarded.
Master in Design Engineering
Defense Threat Reduction Agency Opportunities
dtra.mil/Careers/Strategic-Recruiting-Programs/
DTRA uses a wide variety of federal and agency managed programs to recruit new talent.
Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship
buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com
The scholarship provides assistance to student veterans who are pursuing university degrees in the field of computer science, computer engineering, or a degree in a closely related technical field in the U.S.
Real Estate
Byron Hanke Fellowship for Graduate Study
cairf.org
Awarded by the Community Associations Institute Research Foundation in the amount of $2,500. The Hanke Fellow must be working on a graduate degree that in some way focuses on community associations or common interest properties. In the past, the Research Foundation has made awards available for papers to students in Law, Economics, Urban Planning, and Real Estate areas.
CREW Boston Educational Foundation Scholarship
crewboston.org
The scholarship is awarded to a female student(s) entering her junior or senior year of undergraduate school or entering or enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university based in New England. The student must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the commercial real estate industry through her course studies and/or internships in a commercial real estate firm.
CREW Network Scholarship
crewnetwork.org
The CREW Network Foundation scholarship program supports future female leaders as they pursue university-level education that will lead to careers in commercial real estate.
FIABCI Scholarship Foundation
fiabci-usa.com
The FIABCI Scholarship Foundation provides aid and travel assistance to students who demonstrate an interest in the field of international real estate or are enrolled in real estate related courses at a qualified university. You must be a member, member’s spouse, or a dependent of a member in order to apply.
The Goldie Initiative Scholarship Program
goldieinitiative.org/
The Goldie Initiative supports women pursuing graduate-level studies in business with a focus on real estate. $15,000 scholarships split over two (2) academic years ($7,500 per year) are awarded.
ICSC Foundation Scholarships
icsc.org
Several scholarship opportunities related to the field of Real Estate are listed.
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Scholarship
naiop.org
NAIOP is proud to continue their scholarship program for students pursuing a degree which will lead to a career in the commercial real estate industry. Preference will be given to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the commercial real estate field.
Pension Real Estate Association
prea.org
This scholarship is open to any undergraduate or graduate students studying real estate.
Energy & Environment
Department of Energy Scholars Program
orise.orau.gov
The DOE Scholars Program will provide students and recent graduates with experiences and training that will prepare and motivate them to pursue careers with DOE. Participants in the program will have a competitive edge for showcasing their talents, education, and skills while familiarizing themselves with DOE functions. This is a ten week summer program.
National Center for Environment Research
epa.gov
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering various Graduate Fellowships for master’s and doctoral level students in environmentally related fields of study. This list includes the EPA STAR Fellowship supporting environmental studies at the graduate level.
Urban Planning and Design
APA Charles Abrams Scholarship
planning.org
For citizens of the United States who are enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment at the graduate planning programs of Columbia, Harvard, MIT, the New School for Social Research, or the University of Pennsylvania, an award of $2,000 is given to one winner each year. Students must be nominated by the urban planning program faculty and approved by the department chair and program director. At Harvard, nominations are made in the spring of a student’s first year at the GSD.
APA Division Scholarships
planning.org
Several divisions of the American Planning Association sponsor a variety of competitions, scholarships, fellowships, and grants for students enrolled in degree programs in planning or a closely related field.
APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship
planning.org
Women and minority (African American, Hispanic American, or Native American) students enrolled in an approved Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) planning program who are citizens of the United States, intend to pursue careers as practicing planners in the public sector and are able to demonstrate a genuine financial need are eligible to apply for this scholarship which will range between $2,000 to $4,000. The deadline is April 30th.
Graduate Research Fellowships: National Science Foundation
nsfgrfp.org
NSF Graduate Fellowships offer recognition and three years of support for advanced study to approximately 900 outstanding graduate students. Approximately 90 awards will be in the Women in Engineering (WENG) and Women in Computer and Information Science (WICS) components. Most tailored to Urban Planning and Design students.
International Facility Management Association Foundation
foundation.ifma.org
Scholarships are available annually to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in facility management or related fields. IFMA Foundation scholarships are awarded based on merit and certain restrictions and/or qualification requirements may apply.
US State, County, or City Residency
Hawaii
Kauai North Shore Lions Scholarship
kauainorthshorelions.org
Each spring, the Kauai North Shore Lions Foundation offers scholarships for high school graduates from the North Shore of Kauai who will be attending a college, university, or other institute of higher learning during the following academic year. Scholarship applicants attending school on the Mainland need to still have a home financial address on Kauai.
Illinois
JVS Chicago
jvschicago.org
To be eligible applicants must be Jewish full-time students with financial need. Scholarships are granted to students who show promise in their chosen careers, especially those entering professions dedicated to helping others. Applicants must also be born and/or raised in either Cook County, Chicago metropolitan area, or Northwest Indiana or have one continuous year of full-time employment in Cook County or Chicago metropolitan area prior to starting professional education.
Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship
faa.illinois.edu
This creative fellowship is open to graduates of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and other prestigious institutions seeking advanced study in architecture, art, dance, landscape architecture, music, theatre, or urban and regional planning.
Massachusetts
Walter S Barr Fellowships
horacesmithfund.org
These awards for full time study beyond the Bachelor’s Degree are made annually to Hampden County, Massachusetts residents selected by the Fellowship Committee. Awards are made on the basis of scholastic record, available resources, need and other pertinent information.
Mount Holyoke Alum Scholarship
gradadmission.mtholyoke.edu/apply
This award is open to students who received their bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College who are committed to serving students in order to build a stronger education system. This award is open to degree and institute candidates.
Noma-Reischauer Prize in Japanese Studies
rijs.fas.harvard.edu
The prize will be awarded annually for the best essays on Japan-related topics written by Harvard University students; one prize of $3,000 for the best essay by a graduate student.
Worcester County Horticultural Society Scholarship
towerhillbg.org
Award ranges from $500-$2,000. The applicant must be entering the junior or senior year of an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The applicant must also be a resident of New England or attending a New England college/university and majoring in horticultural or a horticultural-related field. Phone: 617-869-6111, ext. 24.
New Hampshire
PLAN NH Fellowship and Scholarship
plannh.org
The scholarship is open to an architectural student who is/was a resident of New Hampshire. Find out more information about the scholarship at their website.
New Jersey
The Land Conservancy of New Jersey
tlc-nj.org/scholarships
The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is looking to support scholars pursuing degrees in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, park administration, and related fields. Interested candidates must be New Jersey residents.
New Jersey Class Loans (NJCLASS)
hesaa.org
NJCLASS offers low-cost supplemental loans to New Jersey residents attending an eligible in-state or out-of-state school.
Oregon
Oregon Community Foundation
oregoncf.org
Scholarships are open to students from Oregon. For more information please visit their website.
Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Foundation Charles J. Lieberth Scholarship
pittsburghfoundation.org
The Charles J. Lieberth Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for City of Pittsburgh employees completing an undergraduate or graduate program in government or public service.
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