Scholarship awards
- 2026 — Next Generation Graduate Scholarship
Education: University of Maryland, College Park
Profile
Mahum has long noticed how space shapes feeling, from the shelter of a willow tree to the soaring rotunda of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Mahum is pursuing a dual master’s degree in architecture and community planning, focused on sustainable, participatory design that strengthens communities. Mahum also founded a community youth organization that has grown to 21 active members and hosts a monthly lecture series.
