Modernism Week Scholarship Program

Modernism Week's proceeds provide scholarships to local students pursuing college educations in architecture and design-related fields, in addition to supporting local and state preservation organizations and neighborhood groups in their efforts to preserve modernist architecture.

Partner Organization: OneFuture Coachella Valley provides matching funds and engages the community to improve student achievement and prosperity through education.

Geographic Scope: Coachella Valley, California

Award Amounts:

• Up to $1,000 for community college students
• Up to $5,000 for university students
• Awards may be used for tuition, books, living costs, and related college expenses

Focus Areas/Eligible Majors:

• Architecture
• Architectural Preservation
• Interior Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Planning
• Environmental Studies
• Fashion Design
• Graphic Design
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Textile Design

Eligibility Requirements

Residency:

• Must be permanent residents of the Coachella Valley for the past three (3) consecutive years

Education Status:

• Must be enrolled full-time in a Coachella Valley high school (for high school applicants)
• OR must enroll full-time in a non-profit accredited college, university, or academic institution in the U.S. (for college applicants)

Academic Performance:

• Minimum of 2.0 GPA and above for high school students
• Minimum of 2.5 GPA for third- and fourth-year college students

Prior Education:

• Must have attended a California high school for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years
• Must have graduated or completed a GED in the state of California

Degree Level:

• Must be pursuing first Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Financial Aid:

• Must complete the 2026-27 FAFSA or CSAC financial aid application (if applicable) by April 3, 2026

Application Process

Submission: Click "Apply Now" button on the scholarship program page to access the application form.

Required Materials:

• Complete application form
• 2026-27 FAFSA or CSAC financial aid application (if applicable) - deadline April 3, 2026
• Academic records demonstrating GPA requirements
• Proof of Coachella Valley residency (3+ consecutive years)
• Proof of California high school attendance (3+ consecutive years) and graduation/GED completion
• Enrollment verification for college applicants

Eligible Applicants:

• Current high school students enrolled full-time in Coachella Valley high schools
• College students pursuing first Bachelor's or Associate's degrees enrolled full-time at accredited institutions

Note: Specific application narrative questions and detailed submission format are not provided in the available website content. Contact the organization directly for detailed application requirements.