AIA - AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship

This scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who plan to study architecture in an NAAB-accredited program. The scholarship was established in 1970 by a grant from the Ford Foundation to aid students who would not otherwise have an opportunity to enter a professional degree program. Twenty awards per year are made and may be renewed for two additional years, ideally maintaining 60 students in the program in any given year. Scholarship amounts range between $500 and $2,500 and are determined by evaluation of financial need information provided by the student and the school. Download the nomination form (PDF, 74K, 2 pages).

The application process has two parts: an initial nomination by either a high school guidance counselor, AIA component, architect, or other individual who is aware of the student's interest and aptitude for architecture, and an application which is sent to eligible students after nominations are reviewed. The nomination form is due in early December and the application, an essay, statement of disadvantaged circumstances, letters of recommendations, transcripts and a drawing are due in mid-January. For further information contact Mary Felber at mfelber@archfoundation.org.

Don't Go, There's More!!

View all the details and apply to this scholarship by logging in. Not a member? Register Now

African American Scholarships

Need a private student loan? Compare your student loan options all in one place. SimpleTuition

NCSA Sports Recruiting

Latest College & Financial Aid News

The Biggest Career Mistakes of 20-Somethings

by Chelsea Slaughter I read recently this article on the Huffington Post that I would like to share with you all: the eight biggest mistakes that we “20-somethings” make in careers. I chose four out of the eight that college students should really be mindful of because these tips could possibly prevent you from making the same mistakes! You Think You Can't Make Money While Pursuing Your [...]

Win $1,000 in the Scholarship of the Week!

by Suada Kolovic What better way is there to kick off summer break than an additional $1,000 to put towards your college education? Zinch’s Weekly Essay Contest will help you do just that and all you have to do is write a two to three sentence essay on the following prompt: The concept of reincarnation has existed for millennia. If you could be reincarnated as anything, what would it be? All [...]

Taking a Gap Year May Enhance Your College Experience

by Carly Gerber So you’re a high school senior who has worked hard to maintain the impressive grades and variety of extracurriculars that earned you multiple college offers. But before you purchase those extra-long twin sheets and start choosing fall classes, consider how a gap year could positively impact your future. According to the Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research [...]

Follow Us:

facebook twitter rss feed