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.
Supported by proceeds from the AIA Columbus Golf Outing and AIA Component Matching Scholarship Grant funding.
Eligibility / geography: Columbus, Ohio
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Columbus. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.