Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship (JBMS)

Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship

Overview: This memorial scholarship honors Jim Boyce and former APA members and supporters who made a lasting impact in accessibility compliance. The scholarship encourages students to make accessibility part of their career development and aims to further promote accessibility in the built environment.

Geographic Scope: United States (accredited institutions)

Funder: Accessibility Professionals Association (APA), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 46-0481104)

Eligibility

Who can apply:

Students currently pursuing a degree in:

- Architecture
- Landscape architecture
- Civil engineering
- Construction management
- Interior design
- Other degree programs closely related to accessibility/universal design

Must be enrolled at an accredited United States institution of higher learning

Minimum 2.5 GPA or higher

Must demonstrate strong interest in accessibility in both design portfolio and future career interests

Timeline

• Applications accepted through March each year
• Scholarship awarded in May via the attended institution's financial aid office
• 2027 application opens in fall 2026

Contact Information

Email: JBMS@APAaccess.org

Recent Recipients (2025)

• Ella Townsend - undergraduate architecture student
• Tristan Moon - undergraduate interior design student

Notable Past Winner

Trent Tunks (2018) - Master of Architecture student at University of Texas; wheelchair user advocating for inclusive design; competed in Urban Land Institute (ULI) Hines Student Competition