Allwork Scholarship

Financial aid for students seeking their first architectural degree from a NAAB-accredited school with a high level of academic performance and financial need. Student portfolios, each containing three projects, should be judged in terms of the following additional criteria:

• Concept: Demonstrates a clear and focused line of inquiry
• Artistry: Demonstrates a sensitive aesthetic ability
• Skill: Demonstrates an a high level of aptitude

Eligibility

Students seeking their first degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited school in the State of New York are eligible. The dean or chair of the architectural school shall nominate up to two students from their respective college or university to apply. Nominated students will have a high level of academic performance and evidence of financial need. The financial need of each student shall be determined by the guidelines of the Financial Aid Officer of the school nominating the candidate. Students need not be U.S. citizens.

Note: Students cannot be nominated for both the Allwork and Center for Architecture Design scholarships. Students in their final year of school are not eligible to apply.

Note: A graduate student is eligible if his or her professional undergraduate degree is in a field other than architecture.

Application Requirements

A complete application includes the online application application, which requires the upload of a portfolio, and two letters of recommendation. All aspects of the application must be submitted electronically. The entire application upload may not exceed 30 MB.

Application: The cover page of the online form

Portfolio: The portfolio should include three student projects as examples of work. Submissions of collaborative projects where the applicant’s role is not clear are discouraged. Do not submit slides.

Two Letters of Recommendation: All letters of recommendation must be signed and on letterhead. One letter must be written by the nominating dean or chair. This letter will serve as the dean’s official nomination.

One letter must be written by a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s work.

Optional: The applicant may submit up to two more academic or professional references from an educator and/or architect testifying to achievement and professional promise demonstrated through academic or professional work in an architectural office.

If your recommender would like to submit their letter directly to scholarships@centerforarchitecture.org, please upload a document including their name and contact information and that they will be submitting their letter via email.