The CIEF Scholarships in Architecture support minority students pursuing educational pathways toward careers in architecture. The program offers scholarships for students pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture, as well as students attending community college who plan to transfer to an architecture program. The scholarships are intended to help increase minority representation in the architecture profession by providing financial assistance for tuition and educational expenses.
Scholarship Details
- The Bachelor or Master of Architecture Scholarship provides $4,000 per year to each new or renewing recipient
- Bachelor or Master of Architecture scholarship recipients may receive up to $20,000 over five years if they continue to progress successfully toward their degree
- The annual Bachelor or Master of Architecture award is funded each August to help cover tuition and educational expenses
- The Community College Scholarship provides $2,000 per year for up to three years while the recipient attends community college
- Community college scholarship funds are distributed as $1,000 payments in August and January after proof of enrollment is provided
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be minority students pursuing an education that can lead to a career in architecture
- Applicants for the Bachelor or Master of Architecture Scholarship must have a permanent California address
- Bachelor or Master of Architecture applicants must be accepted by a college offering a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board
- Students entering their first year of an accredited architecture program are eligible to apply for the Bachelor or Master of Architecture Scholarship
- Community college transfer students who plan to pursue a Bachelor or Master of Architecture are eligible to apply for the Bachelor or Master of Architecture Scholarship
- Community College Scholarship applicants must have a permanent California address
- Community College Scholarship applicants must attend community college full-time
- Preference for the Community College Scholarship is given to students attending a community college with an articulated architectural program
Application Process
- Determine which CIEF architecture scholarship matches your educational plans and eligibility
- For the Bachelor or Master of Architecture Scholarship, confirm that you have a permanent California address and have been accepted into an eligible NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture program
- For the Community College Scholarship, confirm that you have a permanent California address and will attend community college full-time
- Prepare the information and documentation required for the scholarship application, including information demonstrating your enrollment or acceptance in the applicable educational program
- Submit the completed scholarship application according to the CIEF application instructions and deadline
- If selected for the Community College Scholarship, provide proof of enrollment as required to receive the $1,000 semester payments
The CIEF Scholarships in Architecture can provide meaningful financial support for students preparing for a career in architecture. Applying can help reduce the cost of tuition and other educational expenses while pursuing a future in architecture.
