Next Generation Graduate Scholarship Grant

Next Generation Graduate Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Architects Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Summary

The Next Generation Graduate Scholarship, established by the Architects Foundation, supports aspiring architects from diverse backgrounds. With an award of up to $20,000 over five years, it aims to enhance education accessibility in architecture. This initiative honors Whitney Young Jr.'s call for a more responsible profession, inviting students from technical schools, community colleges, and non-NAAB programs to apply. The scholarship not only aids in educational pursuits but also fosters a network of future leaders in architecture.

Overview

Next Generation Graduate Scholarship Architecture is about enhancing the human experience by creating buildings that reflect, serve, and strengthen communities. This scholarship was created in 1970 with an initial grant from the Ford Foundation, after Whitney Young Jr. challenged architects in 1968 to create a more responsible field. We believe that different viewpoints and cultures are a valuable asset to the architectural profession, and this scholarship offers students with a passion for architecture an opportunity to successfully complete their studies no matter where they come from. Architects Foundation is working to attract, inspire and invest in the next generation of architects, and we can help fund your college education with this multiyear scholarship of up to $20,000. Those selected as Next Generation Scholars will join a select group of students who through imagination, commitment to excellence, and participation in a supportive network can change the landscape of the profession and future of the built environment. Scholarships may be renewed for up to 5 years (up to a $20,000 total award—multiple scholarships are available).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. A technical school or community college student who has completed high school or its equivalent and intends to transfer to a NAAB-accredited architecture programNAAB-accredited degree programs may be a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree, or a four-year pre-professional bachelor’s degree followed by a Master of Architecture degree.A student in the last year of a non-NAAB four year program (B.A. or B.S.) and planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited graduate degree program