PAVE Student Aid Program

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 15

Award Deadline: Apr 20, 2026


Fund Your Future

The PAVE Global Student Aid Program

Financial support for college-level design and architecture students experiencing financial hardship.

$1,000 grants will be awarded to help cover essential education and living expenses so students can stay on track toward their degre

Quick Facts​

Award: $1,000 USD per student

Who: Full-time, college-level design and architecture students

GPA: 2.5 or higher

Deadline: April 20, 2026

Time to apply: ~30-45 minute

Eligibility Guidelines

  • Be a full-time college student enrolled in a design or architecture degree program.
  • ​Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, based on a 4.0 GPA scale.
  • ​Be a full-time student, enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (or equivalent based on the student's degree program's current requirements).

Application Requirements

The application is straightforward and focuses on understanding your situation, not on perfection.

​The following items must be included in your application for your request to be considered:

  • Letter of Explanation (500 words max): A letter explaining your current financial challenges and how PAVE's assistance would help address them.
    • Include specific details about your situation and intended use of funds.
    • Share your educational and career aspirations - how will your degree in design or architecture help you contribute to the future of the built or consumer environment?
    • Your letter should demonstrate both compelling financial need and your potential to make an impact in your chosen field.
  • ​Work Sample (2-3 pages max): Highlights of your most recent design work. Must be individual work; cannot be a group project.​
  • A copy of your current transcript (Official or Unofficial).

​Both merit and need-based criteria will be used when making awards. The applicant's GPA and level of need will be considered.

Before You Apply…

Before starting your application, make sure you can check these items off:

  • ​I am currently enrolled full-time in a college design or architecture program
  • My cumulative GPA is 2.5 or higher
  • I can explain my current financial situation honestly
  • I have 2-3 pages of recent individual design or architecture work
  • I have access to my transcript (official or unofficial)

​If you’re unsure about any of the above, we still encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:

Be Bold Scholarship

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Owl Scholarship

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No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$2,000
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A Better Financial Future Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$2,000
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Niche $25,000 Scholarship

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Faith Based College Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
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Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
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World Bank Scholarships Program

Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
$120,000
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