Scholarship awards
- 2026 — Next Generation Undergraduate Scholarship
Education: Ball State University
Profile
Maria’s interest in architecture began with childhood visits to Colombia, which showed how much safe, lasting infrastructure matters to a community. Growing up in Columbus, Indiana, known for its modern architecture, showed Maria how thoughtfully designed schools, libraries, and public spaces bring people together. In high school, Maria worked with Landmark Columbus to host a student art show at an Exhibit Columbus installation, gathering more than 50 works. Maria hopes to practice internationally, designing durable, sustainable buildings for communities that need them most.
