Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) Scholarships support future design and building professionals and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to participate in the process of designing and building our world. Our scholarships are open to incoming freshman, undergraduate, and graduate students who are studying architecture, interior design, engineering, construction management, art, and other design fields in Oregon and beyond.
Scholarship Details
- Hatfield Architectural Award: One $5,000 scholarship annually for undergraduate or graduate students studying architecture, interior architecture, or landscape architecture at the University of Oregon or Portland State University who demonstrate a commitment to community service.
- William Hart Scholarship: One $5,000 scholarship annually for Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC) undergraduate or graduate architecture students attending the University of Oregon or Portland State University.
- Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship: Two renewable $10,000 scholarships annually for Indigenous students of U.S. states and territories who are not graduating and are pursuing degrees in art, design, or architecture at an Oregon public university.
- Hermann Colas, Jr. Legacy Scholarship: One or two $5,000 scholarships annually for Black and Latin(x) undergraduate students pursuing a four-year degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture at an Oregon community college or university.
- PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship: One renewable $5,000 scholarship annually for undergraduate engineering students marginalized by ethnicity and/or gender who demonstrate a passion for climate justice and attend an accredited four-year university in the United States.
- Students may apply for as many AFO scholarships as they qualify for during each application cycle.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an incoming college freshman, undergraduate student, or graduate student who meets the requirements of an individual AFO scholarship.
- Must be pursuing an eligible field of study, which may include architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, construction management, art, or related design disciplines.
- Some scholarships require enrollment at the University of Oregon, Portland State University, or another Oregon public institution.
- The PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship is available to eligible students attending accredited four-year universities throughout the United States.
- Certain scholarships have specific eligibility requirements related to racial or ethnic background, gender, community service, or commitment to climate justice.
- Applicants for the Tsagaglalal Scholarship must be Indigenous students who are not graduating during the applicable award period.
- Must satisfy the academic, enrollment, and other requirements established for each scholarship selected.
Application Process
- Visit the Architecture Foundation of Oregon scholarship website
- Review the available scholarships and identify those that match your educational bakground, field of study, and eligibility qualifications
- Access the annual scholarship application when it opens on November 1st
- Complete the application requirements for each scholarship you wish to pursue
- Prepare and submit any supporting materials requested for the individual scholarship opportunities
- Apply for multiple scholarships if you meet their respective eligibility criteria
- Submit all required application materials by the published deadline in late February
The annual scholarship application opens November 1 with a late February deadline. Students are welcome to apply for as many AFO scholarships they are eligible for in a given year. Eligibility and application requirements vary per scholarship.
