The Department of Architecture is proud to announce many architecture scholarship opportunities for our students. Please see each category below for specific instructions on how to apply.

Foundation Scholarships

All Foundation scholarships are internal to KSU students only.

  • This award is renewable until graduation for full-time students.

    Apply to the Scholarship Universe and follow the instructions.

    Contact: Prof. Karimi and Prof. Setiawan

  • Eligibility Criteria
    • Applicants in their 2nd or 3rd or 4th Year -- 3rd or 4th or 5th year at the time of AWARD
    • Full-time student (unless awarded in 5th yr student) majoring in architecture
    • Minimum GPA: 3.25
    • Rankings based on cumulative GPA at the time of application

    Preferences:

    • Students who use ArchiCAD by Graphisoft
    • Active in students organizations (AIAS, APX, NOMAS, MAC)

    Application Requirements:

    • Design Portfolio: A maximum of 10 pages on 8.5 x 11; the resume should be a part of the portfolio. The file should be 5 MB max

    Contact: Prof. Karimi, Prof. Uddin, Prof. Setiawan

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Enrolled full-time
    • Applicants in 3rd and 4th year. Awarded to 4th year or 5th year (Architecture)
    • 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
    • Scholarship is renewable through with application (re-apply the next year)
    • Students should actively participate in campus organizations and/or competition teams

    Application Requirements:

    • Design Portfolio: A maximum of 10 pages on 8.5 x 11; the resume should be a part of the portfolio. The file should be 5 MB max

    Contact: Prof. Karimi, Prof. Uddin, Prof. Setiawan



  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicants currently in their 3rd or 4th year (4th or 5th year at the time of award)
    • Full-time student
    • Preference is given to transfer students
    • 70th - 90th percentile in the Architecture Program- the 90th percentile maximum will not apply to applicants seeking to renew the scholarship

    Application Requirements:

    • Design Portfolio: A maximum of 10 pages on 8.5 x 11; the resume should be a part of the portfolio. The file should be 5 MB max

    This award is renewable until graduation for full-time students. 

    Contact: Prof. Karimi, Prof. Uddin, Prof. Setiawan

  • Eligibility Criteria: 

    • Applicants currently in their 4th year (5th year student at the time of award)
    • Demonstration of leadership and commendable academic performance
    • Being in the 85th or higher percentile in the architecture program

    Application Requirements:

    • Design Portfolio: A maximum of 10 pages on 8.5 x 11; the resume should be a part of the portfolio. The file should be 5 MB max

    This award cannot be received more than once.

    Contact: Prof. Karimi, Prof. Uddin, Prof. Setiawan

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicants currently in their 3rd or 4th year (5th-year student at the time of award)

    Application Requirements:

    • Design Portfolio: A maximum of 10 pages on 8.5 x 11; the resume should be a part of the portfolio. The file should be 5 MB max

    Evaluation:

    • 70% Studio Work
    • 30% Engagement Activities

    Contact: Prof. Karimi, Prof. Uddin, Prof. Setiawan

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    •  Enrolled in KSU CACM and majoring in B.Arch
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA.
    • Financial needs as determined by KSU Office of Student Financial Aid

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • 3.2 GPA
    • 4th or 5th Year B.Arch Student
    • Must submit a design/architecture portfolio
    • Must have completed Year 2 Studio or Accelerated Studio

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • 3.0 GPA
    • 4th or 5th Year B.Arch Student
    • Exhibits Financial need as verified by KSU Financial Aid

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • 3.0 GPA
    • 5th Year Architecture Students
    • Exhibits Financial need as verified by KSU Financial Aid

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    •  Open for 5th Year Architecture Students

 

How to Apply

Applications for any of the above Foundation scholarships must be submitted through the KSU Scholarship system. Failing to do both (submitting to only one location) will disqualify applications. 

KSU Scholarship system

 

Architecture Foundation of Georgia - AIA Georgia Scholarships

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Open to KSU Architecture students only
    • Applicants in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year
    • Professional degree candidates at KSU who will be continuing their studies in the following year

    Application Requirements:

    • Fill in the cover page form (available through D2L – Scholarship Committee)
    • A one-or-two-page curriculum vitae for each nominee stating, among other things, name, contact information, progress in studies, and anticipated degree and date of graduation;
    • A curated graphic portfolio of the nominee’s work (five to ten 8.5 x 11-inch pages representing the student’s work)

    Contact: Prof. Karimi, Prof. Uddin, Prof. Setiawan

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Open to all students in Georgia
    • Applicants in their 3rd or 4th year (4th or 5th year at the time of award)
    • Financial need
    • Academic performance and portfolio review

    Application Requirements:

    • Fill in the cover page form (available through D2L – Scholarship Committee)
    • A one-or-two-page curriculum vitae for each nominee stating, among other things, name, contact information, progress in studies, and anticipated degree and date of graduation;
    • A curated graphic portfolio of the nominee’s work (five to ten 8.5 x 11-inch pages representing the student’s work)

    Contact: Prof. Karimi, Prof. Uddin, Prof. Setiawan

 

How to Apply

Students should apply to The John D. Mulford Memorial Scholarship and The Architecture Foundation Scholarship through the link below. The deadline is March 25, 2025.

Apply Here

External Scholarship Opportunities

  • Applications Close: March 15, 2025

    https://www.gensler.com/scholarships

    The Gensler Opportunity Scholarship + Design Challenge work to break down the barriers of entering the architectural profession and provide opportunities for all students. These scholarships award students enrolled in U.S. not-for-profit architecture programs with academic tuition scholarships, micro-scholarships for books and materials, and opportunities for summer internships. Scholarships available amount to $60,000.

    Eligible applicants must:

    • Be enrolled in an architecture program
    • Meet additional requirements based on the scholarship applied for; see details

  • https://www.gensler.com/summer-fellowship

    Students studying in the following degree programs: architecture, interior design, environmental design, urban design, industrial design, real estate, design strategy, organizational development, policy, or similar fields.

    Successful candidates may be one of the following:

    • Entering their final year of an undergraduate degree program (currently 4th year);
    • Be enrolled in a graduate degree program in one of the fields noted above;
    • Or be a recent graduate from one of the degree programs above.

    An accredited degree program (NAAB, CIDA, where applicable) is preferred.

    Application Requirements

    • Resume
    • 3-4 curated work samples (PDF 10 MB max in total).
    • Demonstrated research work.
    • A few short questions about your passion for research.

    Applications close March 15, 2024. Applicants will be notified of their status in early April.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

For a list of many other scholarships available to Architecture students, please visit the AIAS scholarship page below.

aias scholarships

How to Apply

All of these scholarships are external. Interested applicants must apply individually by following the instructions through the links above.

 *Amounts subject to change each year based on available funds

learn more about scholarships and awards

Support

The KSU Writing center offers essay support for scholarship applications. Students may setup an appointment through the KSU Writing Center's page with an assistant for one-on-one assistance.

KSU Writing Center Page Scholarship Application Essay Guide