One-time scholarship for rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates age 15+ in Tennessee; no previous design experience required.
Eligibility / geography: Tennessee
Funding: Full cost of UTK Summer Design Camp, including tuition, 6-night stay, meals and programming
This opportunity is administered by AIA East Tennessee. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 application is posted on the foundation page; recipients were recognized in August 2026.
Eligibility / geography: Greater Kansas City metro
Funding: Typically $1,000-$8,000; more than $50,000 awarded annually
This opportunity is administered by Kansas City Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
One-year, non-renewable award. Preference includes demonstrated commitment to diversity/inclusion and Iowa residency.
Eligibility / geography: Iowa State University
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Iowa. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
ACFA reports more than $135,000 awarded since program inception. 2026-27 recipients are posted; AIA Alabama and several local Alabama components support the fund.
Eligibility / geography: Alabama
Funding: Varies; 2026-27 awards ranged from $500 to $4,000
This opportunity is administered by Alabama Center for Architecture. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: Nine-county Dayton region
Funding: $2,000 total awards; top award $1,000
This opportunity is administered by AIA Dayton. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Secondary scholarship directory used because chapter application page was not readily indexed.
Eligibility / geography: Nine-county Dayton region
Funding: Up to $500
This opportunity is administered by AIA Dayton. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026–27 scholarship cycle is closed; exact deadline not visible in public listing.
Eligibility / geography: Mahoning Valley / Youngstown region
Funding: $2,000
This opportunity is administered by AIA Youngstown. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan and northern Snohomish Counties
Funding: Two scholarships up to $5,000 each
This opportunity is administered by AIA Northwest Washington Section. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: San Antonio College
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA San Antonio. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 deadline corroborated by school scholarship bulletin; official Center for Architecture page is canonical source.
Eligibility / geography: New York City
Funding: $10,000 per year for two years
This opportunity is administered by Center for Architecture / AIA New York. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: New York State architecture schools
Funding: Multiple awards up to $7,500; honor grant up to $10,000
This opportunity is administered by Center for Architecture / AIA New York. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley chapter area
Funding: Part of up to $15,000 annual scholarship pool
This opportunity is administered by AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
AIA Tampa Bay confirms one student scholarship each spring and fall. The 2026 spring winner is posted; current fall application amount/deadline are not surfaced.
Eligibility / geography: Tampa Bay region
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Tampa Bay. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Part of the Rochester Architecture Foundation/AIA Rochester scholarship portfolio.
Eligibility / geography: Greater Rochester region
Funding: 2026 awards ranged $2,000–$4,000
This opportunity is administered by Rochester Architecture Foundation + AIA Rochester. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: Greater Rochester region
Funding: 2026 award: $2,000
This opportunity is administered by Rochester Architecture Foundation + AIA Rochester. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: Greater Rochester region
Funding: 2026 award: $2,000
This opportunity is administered by Rochester Architecture Foundation + AIA Rochester. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Targets underserved/underrepresented City of Rochester high school seniors pursuing architecture, related study, or construction trades.
Eligibility / geography: City of Rochester
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by Rochester Architecture Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley chapter area
Funding: Part of up to $15,000 annual scholarship pool
This opportunity is administered by AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York
Funding: $500–$5,000
This opportunity is administered by AIA Long Island. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: Valencia College / UCF / UF CityLab-Orlando pipeline
Funding: Five scholarships; $14,000 total annual value
This opportunity is administered by Orlando Foundation for Architecture + AIA Orlando. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Preference for community college students; full-time enrollment and academic criteria apply.
Eligibility / geography: 17-county Central Valley region, California
Funding: $1,000
This opportunity is administered by AIA Central Valley. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
For eligible architecture students tied to San Mateo County.
Eligibility / geography: San Mateo County, California
Funding: Up to $1,000
This opportunity is administered by AIA San Mateo County. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 deadline was extended from March 6 to March 13.
Eligibility / geography: San Mateo County, California
Funding: Up to $2,000
This opportunity is administered by AIA San Mateo County. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Supports underrepresented students pursuing NAAB-accredited architecture education; regional eligibility applies.
Eligibility / geography: San Diego / Tijuana / Baja region
Funding: At least one $5,000 scholarship
This opportunity is administered by AIA San Diego. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Annual scholarship program; 2026 deadline May 30.
Eligibility / geography: Wyoming high school graduates, University of Wyoming graduates, or Wyoming residents
Funding: Varies by college year
This opportunity is administered by Architectural Education Foundation of AIA Wyoming. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
One application considers applicants for Norton E. Salk, DF Pray Foundation, and AIA Architecture scholarships.
Eligibility / geography: Rhode Island schools or Rhode Island residents studying elsewhere
Funding: Varies; multiple awards
This opportunity is administered by AIA Rhode Island Architectural Forum. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: UM / UDM / Lawrence Tech
Funding: $2,000
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Up to two new scholars for 2026-27; renewable while eligibility is maintained.
Eligibility / geography: Minnesota NAAB-accredited programs
Funding: $3,500 per semester / $7,000 per academic year
This opportunity is administered by Minnesota Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: Michigan / accredited Michigan architecture programs
Funding: $2,000
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: Michigan / accredited Michigan architecture programs
Funding: $2,000
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: AIA Grand Rapids region / Michigan
Funding: $2,000
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: AIA Grand Rapids region / Michigan
Funding: $2,000
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: Michigan / accredited Michigan architecture programs
Funding: $2,000
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: Michigan / accredited Michigan architecture programs
Funding: $2,500
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: UM / UDM / Lawrence Tech
Funding: $2,500
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: Preference for AIA Saginaw Valley region
Funding: $2,500
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: Michigan / accredited Michigan architecture programs
Funding: $2,500 + summer internship
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: AIA Detroit region / Michigan
Funding: $2,500
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: University of Michigan
Funding: $4,000
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: AIA Detroit region / Michigan
Funding: $4,500
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: Michigan / accredited Michigan architecture programs
Funding: $4,500
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 traveling scholarship window closed; includes Fisher and related traveling awards.
Eligibility / geography: Colorado
Funding: $7,500 per award
This opportunity is administered by Architectural Education Foundation + AIA Colorado. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: Michigan / accredited Michigan architecture programs
Funding: $10,000
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 annual Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarship cycle; applications began in January and were due March 13, 2026.
Eligibility / geography: Michigan / accredited Michigan architecture programs
Funding: $10,000
This opportunity is administered by Michigan Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Annual AIA Alaska scholarship; 2026 cycle closed.
Eligibility / geography: Alaska residents studying architecture outside Alaska
Funding: Up to $4,000 per year
This opportunity is administered by AIA Alaska / Ken Maynard Memorial Scholarship Fund. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Scholarship criteria vary by donor and university.
Eligibility / geography: Texas schools of architecture
Funding: Varies; $115,050 awarded across 59 scholarships in 2026–27
This opportunity is administered by Texas Architectural Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Administered by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities; AIA Pennsylvania lists the opportunity.
Eligibility / geography: Central Pennsylvania
This opportunity is administered by Central Pennsylvania Architects Foundation Fund. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Nearly $300,000 awarded since 2000; 2026 combined pool up to $30,000.
Eligibility / geography: Rochester region
Funding: Up to $30,000 combined annually
This opportunity is administered by AIA Rochester + Rochester Architecture Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Open to NAAB/candidacy and qualifying technical/community college architecture students.
Eligibility / geography: Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming counties
Funding: Up to $3,500 total funding
This opportunity is administered by AIA Buffalo/WNY + Buffalo Architecture Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Current scholarship page says July 10 deadline; a June news post cited June 30, so retain discrepancy flag for crawler.
Eligibility / geography: New Jersey residents or NJ architecture schools
Funding: $500–$2,000
This opportunity is administered by AIA New Jersey Educational and Scholarship Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.