I'm planning to major in architecture and am interested in learning about scholarships available for my field. Are there particular scholarships dedicated to architecture students that I should be applying for?
Certainly! There are a number of scholarships out there specifically for students majoring in architecture. Here are few of them:
1. The Architects Foundation Design & Diversity Scholarship: This scholarship is given to undergraduate minority students who are entering, enrolled in, or transferring into a NAAB-accredited undergraduate architecture program.
2. The Architects Foundation Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship: This scholarship is for graduate students in architecture who are able to demonstrate a combination of talent for design and academic excellence.
3. The AIA/F Diversity Advancement Scholarship: The American Institute of Architects and the Architects Foundation offer this multi-year scholarship to high school graduates, first-year college students, and community college students planning to enter an architecture program.
4. The Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship: This one, also administered by The Architects Foundation, is specifically for women studying architecture within a NAAB-accredited bachelor or master’s degree program.
5. The SOM Foundation Structural Engineering Research Fellowship: This fellowship is given to a graduating student of a NAAB-accredited program with an emphasis on structural engineering.
Remember, the specific requirements and deadlines for each scholarship might vary, so it's critical to research each one thoroughly and make sure that you're eligible before applying. Also, don’t forget to talk to the financial aid office at the schools you're interested in. They may have information about school-specific scholarships or other opportunities.
Lastly, sites like Appily, Fastweb, and Scholarship.com can be particularly helpful to find more scholarships based on different criteria that suit your profile best. Good luck with your applications!
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