Diversity Advancement Scholarship
Architects Foundation
The Diversity Advancement Scholarship was established in 1970 with an initial award from the Ford Foundation after civil rights pioneer Whitney Young Jr. urged architects in 1968 to build a more responsible and equitable field.
With a multi-year scholarship of up to $20,000, the Architects Foundation aims to attract, inspire, and invest in the next generation of architects. Through their wide network of alumni, mentors, and academics, they transform students’ professional paths.
Those chosen for the Diversity Advancement Program Scholars are part of a limited group of students who, by their creativity, dedication to quality, and involvement in a supportive network, can alter the landscape of the profession and the built environment’s future.
Scholarship Summary
The Diversity Advancement Scholarship was established in 1970 with an initial award from the Ford Foundation after civil rights pioneer Whitney Young Jr. urged architects in 1968 to build a more responsible and equitable field.
With a multi-year scholarship of up to $20,000, the Architects Foundation aims to attract, inspire, and invest in the next generation of architects. Through their wide network of alumni, mentors, and academics, they transform students’ professional paths.
Those chosen for the Diversity Advancement Program Scholars are part of a limited group of students who, by their creativity, dedication to quality, and involvement in a supportive network, can alter the landscape of the profession and the built environment’s future.
Eligibility Requirements
- Eligible Grade: High School Senior – College Sophomore
- Maximum Age: Any
- Required GPA: Any
- Geographic Eligibility: United States
- Gender: Any
- Race/Ethnicity: Any
Key Information of Diversity Advancement Scholarship
Study Details
Area of Study
Architecture
Country of Study
United States
Specific Schools
Any
Application Requirements
Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.
- Essay
- Portfolio
- Recommendation letters
Diversity Advancement Scholarship Timeline
January 17, 2023
Application Opening Date
Applications usually open in the middle of January.
March 1, 2023
Submission Deadline
The deadline for application submission is the first week of March.
August 2023
Award Announcement Date
Scholarships will be disbursed in August.
How to ace the Diversity Advancement Scholarship
Make your involvement in your community known
If you've ever had a leadership position, mention it in your application, and be sure to demonstrate your commitment to helping people in your community.
Compile a portfolio of your best works
During the application process, you will be requested to submit your portfolio; make sure it contains your best work. You should also include creative work that demonstrates your diversity.
Show what makes you different from others
Share your most important characteristics and passions to stand out. This will allow them to get a better idea of who you are.
Don’t submit without having your application reviewed
Make sure your application is error-free. One way to do this is to have someone else look it over; they could see something you missed.
How the Diversity Advancement Scholarship is Judged
Applicants are evaluated on their abilities, originality, commitment to excellence, and community service activity. They must be model students who are not only talented but also involved in their communities.
Why We Love the Diversity Advancement Scholarship
The scholarship helps recipients achieve their goals
Thousands of dollars in architecture scholarships are awarded and professional development grants are given to high school and undergraduate students, Architect Registration Exam (ARE) candidates, and licensed architects seeking enrichment opportunities.
Invests in the next generation of architects
Young designers from underrepresented ethnic minorities and communities have benefited from the Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship.
No racial prejudice
The program provides financial assistance to ethnically diverse high school and undergraduate architectural students. There have been winners from different parts of the world.
5 Facts About The Architects Foundation
The foundation has a large alumni network
The Architects Foundation transforms the careers of its scholars through its broad network of alumni and mentors.
Registered architects can apply for travel grants
The Architects Foundation offers a variety of opportunities for architects at all stages of their careers, including travel grants for licensed architects.
Scholarship assists students from minority groups
The scholarship helps students from underrepresented groups as they navigate the rigors of architecture school. The program, which has helped over 2,300 young designers since 1969, continues to advocate for the power and social worth of architecture
Partnered with the American Institute of Architects
The Architects Foundation is the American Institute of Architects' philanthropic partner.
You can apply for more than one
You can apply for as many scholarships as you like as long as you meet the qualifying standards for the programs you're interested in.