The AIA Columbus Chapter Scholarship supports a student in Columbus State Community College’s Architecture program. The award is applied to tuition.
Award: One scholarship of $500.
Eligibility: Enrolled in the Architecture program and taking at least 6 credit hours when the award is applied to the student account for the semester.
Application: Submit an essay of 500 words or fewer describing your interest in a career in architecture through the Columbus State scholarship portal.
2026 deadline: October 31, 2026. Check the application portal for current eligibility and award availability.
AIA Kansas awards two $1,000 scholarships through a joint program with AIA National: one for a student at Kansas State University and one for a student at the University of Kansas.
Eligibility: Full-time students in the third or fourth year of a five-year architecture degree program, with a faculty recommendation, demonstrated financial need, and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Cycle: The program is listed by AIA Kansas, but scholarship availability can change from year to year. Contact Kelly Engelke at AIA Kansas for current-cycle details and application instructions.
AIA Middle Tennessee announced 2026 Healthcare Design Charette Scholarship recipients from Belmont University’s O’More College of Architecture and Design.
Eligibility / geography: Tennessee / Belmont University
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Middle Tennessee Academy of Architecture for Health. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
A portion of proceeds from the 2026 Architecture Golf Classic supports fourth-year student scholarships at UT Knoxville. Student selection/application process still needs capture.
Eligibility / geography: University of Tennessee Knoxville
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Middle Tennessee. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
BASF raises scholarship funds annually; 2026 scholarship recipients are expected at the Oct. 15 Brooklyn/Queens scholarship fundraiser.
Eligibility / geography: New York City
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by Brooklyn Architects Scholarship Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 recipients were announced April 21; funded through the chapter’s annual memorial golf event.
Eligibility / geography: Philadelphia region
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Philadelphia. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Endowed AIA Seattle fund administered by the University of Washington; application information is handled through UW.
Eligibility / geography: University of Washington
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Seattle. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Jointly administered with the UH School of Architecture; supported by AIA Honolulu, AIA National and the Hawaii Architectural Foundation.
Eligibility / geography: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Funding: $1,750 each to two students for the 2025-26 academic year
This opportunity is administered by AIA Honolulu. 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.
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.
University-administered award based on need, professional promise and academic ability.
Eligibility / geography: North Dakota State University
Funding: $1,000 each; 3 architecture awards
This opportunity is administered by AIA North Dakota. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Current program existence is confirmed by 2025 scholarship recipients. Historical application criteria require enrollment in a U.S. NAAB-accredited program and Miami-Dade/Monroe residence; current 2026 window needs verification.
Eligibility / geography: Miami-Dade or Monroe County, Florida
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Miami. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Chapter scholarship for Kent State architecture students; may be applied to tuition. Kent State has final selection authority.
Eligibility / geography: Kent State University
Funding: Tuition award; amount varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Cleveland. 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: Dallas / CityLab participants
Funding: $5,000
This opportunity is administered by Architecture and Design Foundation / AIA Dallas. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
MAPS supports high school students, architecture students, young professionals and educators of color in the Pittsburgh region. The site says applications are currently closed; awards are flexible and historically reviewed twice yearly.
Eligibility / geography: Pittsburgh region
Funding: $200-$2,000
This opportunity is administered by Pittsburgh Architecture Foundation. 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.
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: Pittsburgh region
Funding: One Leadership Institute tuition scholarship
This opportunity is administered by Pittsburgh Architecture Foundation + NOMA Pittsburgh. 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.
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: 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: 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.
Open Aug. 1–Nov. 5, 2026 through the WVFA statewide scholarship portal. Applicants must meet West Virginia residency / architecture-study requirements unless award-specific criteria apply.
Eligibility / geography: Fairmont State University
Funding: Two awards of $500 each
This opportunity is administered by West Virginia Foundation for Architecture. 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.
Applications closed until 2027; students apply through UWM.
Eligibility / geography: UW–Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning
Funding: $25,000 total annually
This opportunity is administered by Wisconsin Architects Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
2026 applications closed; foundation reports $3,000 distributed to six technical-school students.
Eligibility / geography: Wisconsin Technical College System
Funding: $3,000 total to 6 students in Fall 2026
This opportunity is administered by Wisconsin Architects Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Open Aug. 1–Nov. 5, 2026 through the WVFA statewide scholarship portal. Applicants must meet West Virginia residency / architecture-study requirements unless award-specific criteria apply.
Eligibility / geography: Fairmont State University
Funding: Minimum $1,000
This opportunity is administered by West Virginia Foundation for Architecture. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Open Aug. 1–Nov. 5, 2026 through the WVFA statewide scholarship portal. Applicants must meet West Virginia residency / architecture-study requirements unless award-specific criteria apply.
Eligibility / geography: Fairmont State University
Funding: Minimum $1,500
This opportunity is administered by West Virginia Foundation for Architecture. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Open Aug. 1–Nov. 5, 2026 through the WVFA statewide scholarship portal. Applicants must meet West Virginia residency / architecture-study requirements unless award-specific criteria apply.
Eligibility / geography: Fairmont State University
Funding: Minimum $2,500
This opportunity is administered by West Virginia Foundation for Architecture. 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.
Foundation awards scholarships through Ohio architecture schools; current amount/deadline should be verified with each school.
Eligibility / geography: Ohio NAAB-accredited schools
Funding: Varies; school-administered
This opportunity is administered by AIA Ohio Foundation. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
School-administered; students need two or more semesters remaining.
Eligibility / geography: University of New Mexico
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Santa Fe. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
School-administered; sustainability commitment and financial need criteria.
Eligibility / geography: University of New Mexico
Funding: Awards start at $500
This opportunity is administered by AIA New Mexico. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
School-administered endowed scholarship; current application calendar not surfaced in source.
Eligibility / geography: Montana State University
Funding: $1,000–$3,000
This opportunity is administered by AIA Montana. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
University of Minnesota gathers applications each January.
Eligibility / geography: University of Minnesota
Funding: $1,000–$3,000
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: 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: 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.