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College Essay Scholarship.

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2019 AIA Queens | Queens Foundation for Architecture Essay Scholarship Award Recipients

2021-2022 College Essay Scholarship

General Info
Eligibility
  • Academic School Year 2021 - 2022
  • ​College Essay Scholarship Program
  • Three Awards: $1,000 | $750 | $750
  • Start Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 12:00 PM EST
  • Submission Deadline: Friday, May 6, 2022, 11:59 PM EST
  • Award Recipients Announced: Mid-May 2022
  • Must be enrolled at a NAAB-accredited undergraduate architecture program
  • Must be a 3rd, 4th or 5th-Year student within New York State
    • OR a Queens resident, at a program within the United States
  • Must be an AIAS member at the time of accepting a scholarship award
  • Previous scholarship recipients eligible
Essay Prompt
All interested students must write an 800-word essay describing:
  • Reason(s) for deciding to major in architecture
  • How are you pursuing your career goals through your education?
    • How has the AIAS assisted you through your studies and career goals?
  • Why do you plan to become an AIA member?
Additional Questions to Consider (optional)
  • As the future architects, describe how you will incorporate sustainability in your career and design goals?
  • Have you had any practical and/or hands-on experience in an architecture firm or architectural-related industry? What have you learned from this experience and how has that been reflected in your studio projects?
Submission Requirements
Applicant must include the following 4 required items via Google Form Application
OR e-mail documents to info@qfarch.org Subject Line: “FirstName_LastName - 2022 College ScholarApp”.
PDFs may not exceed 5 MB per file.
  • Filled Application Form (PDF   or  Google Form)
    • PDF file saved using following format: FirstName_LastName_2022_Application_College
  • Resume (8.5” x 11” PDF)
    • PDF file saved using following format: FirstName_LastName_2022_Resume_College
  • Essay (8.5” x 11” PDF)
    • PDF file saved using following format: FirstName_LastName_2022_Essay_College
  • Recent Hi-res Photograph (Headshot/Portrait) with minimum 150 DPI - PNG or JPG file
    • File saved using the following format: FirstName_LastName_2022_Heashot_College
Supporting Information
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