How much funding does MAF Scholarships (Graduate and Undergraduate) provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for MAF Scholarships (Graduate and Undergraduate)?

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MAF Scholarships (Graduate and Undergraduate)

Michigan Architectural Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MAF Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Michigan

Eligible Students:

Graduate and undergraduate architecture students

Currently pursuing or admitted to architectural degree programs at Michigan institutions:

- University of Michigan
- University of Detroit Mercy
- Lawrence Technological University
- Kendall College
- Andrews University

Program Description: MAF offers scholarships for students pursuing architectural education at Michigan colleges and universities. Multiple scholarship programs are available, including named scholarships:

Named Scholarship Programs:

Richard M. and Sidney K. Robinson Scholarship: Awarded to University of Michigan undergraduate architecture student who aspires to a career combining citizenship and artistic roles (offered in cooperation with Huron Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects)

Paul Stachowiak & Integrated Design Solutions Scholarship: For outstanding graduate students

Professional Concepts Insurance Agency Scholarship: For architecture students

AIA Michigan President's Scholarship: For outstanding students

Katherine and John Banicki Scholarship: Awarded annually to Michigan graduate architecture student based on academic and community involvement achievements (established 2015, self-funded by MAF's annual Backus Bash)

Application Requirements:

Personal statement describing interest, experience, and plans related to architecture

Information on leadership and extracurricular activities

Design portfolio

Award Announcement: Late April annually

Mission: To make architectural education more affordable and recognize academic efforts and promise of rising architectural professionals

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Application Opening: January annually
2. Deadline: Typically mid-April (specific date announced when application opens)
3. Award Announcement: Late April annually
4. Required Materials:
- Personal statement describing:
- Interest in architecture
- Experience in the field
- Plans and goals related to architecture
- Leadership and extracurricular activities
- Design portfolio demonstrating:
- Thinking and design capabilities
- Production quality
- Variety of design outputs
- Understanding of project objectives

Note: Updated scholarship details and application criteria are available on the MAF website when the scholarship application process opens. For more information, visit michiganarchitecturalfoundation.org/scholarships

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