Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship

For students · Graduate · National

$5,000 and a year of mentorship from Yann Weymouth, FAIA, for a graduate student designing where sustainability, resilience, wellness, and beauty meet.

Applications open November 6, 2026, at noon ET, and close January 15, 2027.

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Yann Weymouth with guests at The Octagon
Yann Weymouth, center, at The Octagon event announcing the scholarship created in his name.
Award$5,000Plus mentorship from Yann Weymouth
DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027Opens November 6, 2026
NotificationApril 2027First disbursement August 2027

Design that does more than one thing well.

The Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship supports a graduate student whose work shows an exemplary focus on the intersection of sustainability, resilience, wellness, and beauty.

The recipient receives $5,000 and mentorship from Yann Weymouth, FAIA, throughout the scholarship year.

01 / Eligibility

Who can apply

Applicants must meet all of the following:

  • A graduate student attending a NAAB-accredited architecture program
  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • A U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Past recipients may reapply in later years.

02 / Application

What to submit

  • An essay on your studies at the intersection of sustainability, resilience, wellness, and beauty (1,200 words)
  • A professional resume
  • Two letters of recommendation, addressed to the “2027 Selection Committee”
  • A portfolio of 5–15 files that speaks to AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence

See an example portfolio from a past recipient.

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03 / Timeline

Key dates

  • ApplicationsNovember 6, 2026 – January 15, 2027
  • Jury reviewMarch – April 2027
  • Selection meetingApril 2027
  • Recipients notifiedApril 2027

Made possible through the generous support of the Weymouth family.

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