Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
Who should apply? Candidates must meet the following criteria:
THIS AWARD IS LIMITED TO STUDENTS OF ARCHITECTURE AND DOES NOT INCLUDE FIELDS OF INTERIOR DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.
Monies from this Fund will be awarded as a non-renewable scholarship, annually, to EITHER:
- 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.
- ANY STUDENT ATTENDING A “LOCAL” NAAB ACCREDITED (OR NAAB-CANDIDATE) BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE OR MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM.
The term “local” shall include permanent residence OR LOCATION in any of the following nine counties of Pennsylvania:
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- Bradford
- Columbia
- Lackawanna
- Luzerne
- Pike
- Sullivan
- Susquehanna
- Wayne
- Wyoming
A wide range of factors will be considered by the selection committee in determining scholarship awards. These factors include, but are not limited to, the quality of design represented in the student’s portfolio of work, the economic need for assistance in meeting tuition expenses, and the student’s academic achievements. Each applicant will have the opportunity to share what they believe qualifies them as a candidate for a scholarship in the essay portion of the submission.
A fully completed scholarship application and required supporting materials (see Required Attachments on page 4) must be submitted by Friday, May 26, 2023.
Submission Requirements:
In order to streamline the submission process we have included the following instructions.
All applicants will submit a folder labeled with their name and will include the supporting materials for the application process.
Required Supporting Materials:
In addition to the two-page application form, your application folder must contain:
- A copy of your unofficial transcript from your present or most recently attended college or university.
- A personal statement in 2 pages or less, (typed in 12-point with 1-inch margins) on “What I can contribute to the architectural community of NEPA.” Your statement should include information that would help us in knowing you and in determining your eligibility or need, especially in recognition of the eligibility criteria for this scholarship (example: what factors influenced your desire to study architecture, how you are financing your education; previous work experience; and reasons for choosing your professional or future goals.)
- A sample architectural portfolio (A digital submission uploaded via Dropbox). Please provide high resolution (300dpi) digital images in JPEG or TIFF format only. Maximum acceptable size is 11” x 17”.
Compress the file folder for submission using the following process:
PCs
- Locate the file or folder that you want to zip.
- Press and hold (or right-click) the file or folder, select (or point to) Send to, and then select Compressed (zipped) folder. A new zipped folder with the same name is created in the same location.
Mac
- Select the file or folder in the Finder.
- Right-click or control-click on the file to bring up the pop-up menu.
- Select Compress filename.
Click on the link below to submit your compressed file through Dropbox.
MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023
This Fund was established in 2003 by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects to build an endowment and provide scholarships to worthy and qualified college students from Northeastern Pennsylvania to pursue the study of architecture. Since 2007, the Fund has awarded $81,000 among 29 qualified architecture students.
