How much funding does Architects Foundation/McAslan Fellowship provide?

Architects Foundation/McAslan Fellowship provides $7,500 per student in funding.

When is the deadline for Architects Foundation/McAslan Fellowship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Architects Foundation/McAslan Fellowship

AIA FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$7,500 per student

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Architects Foundation/McAslan Fellowship

Overview: Travel scholarship established in 2019 supporting top graduating architecture students to engage with McAslan+Partners (UK-based firm) and the World Monuments Fund on international architectural projects.

Award Amount: $7,500 per student (for two students total)

Geographic Scope: National (United States); international travel component to Haiti or Scotland

Focus Areas:

Travel and international experience

Restoration and preservation work

Community engagement and homelessness initiatives

Emerging professional experience

Eligibility:

Top graduating architecture students

Students matriculating from architecture programs

Enrolled in NAAB-accredited architecture programs

Program Details:

Annual award

Supports two students

First year offered: 2019

Travel component includes:

- Original project (2019): Participation in restoration of Madame Gauthier Villa in Port-au-Prince, Haiti as part of U.S. State Department's Ambassador's Fund (travel to New York and Port-au-Prince)
- Later iteration (2019-2020): Work with John McAslan+ Partners on homelessness initiative in Scotland

Opportunity to engage with internationally recognized architecture firm

Partnership with World Monuments Fund

Contact: Architects Foundation, 1799 New York Ave, Washington, DC 20006

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Application Period: Typically opens in January; deadline mid-March (2019)
2. Required Materials:
- Application form
- Resume/CV
- Portfolio of work
- Personal statement on interest in international architecture and community engagement
- Letters of recommendation
- Academic credentials
3. Submission: Submit through Architects Foundation website
4. Selection: Jury selection of two top graduating students based on academic achievement, portfolio quality, and demonstrated interest in community-focused architecture