William Hart Scholarship Grant

William Hart Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO)
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Summary

The William Hart Scholarship offers a $5,000 award to Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC) undergraduate and graduate architecture students at the University of Oregon and Portland State University. Established in 2021 by Carleton Hart Architecture, this scholarship aims to support diversity in the architecture profession. Recipients can engage with CHA for mentorship and professional development, helping to remove barriers to entry and promote equity in the field.

Overview

William Hart Scholarship $5,000 scholarship for Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC) undergraduate and graduate architecture students at University of Oregon or Portland State University. The William Hart Scholarship was established in 2021 in partnership with Carleton Hart Architecture (CHA). Hart’s resume reflects his passion for community-oriented projects that are sensitive to historically under-represented and marginalized stakeholders, including multiple affordable housing developments and community centers across the Portland Metro Area and SW Washington. Hart stepped into a new role in March 2021 to found Hart Development – a real estate development firm focused on serving the African American community. To honor Hart’s enduring legacy that lives on in CHA, the firm continues to push for equity in the profession and the communities they serve. The vision for this scholarship is to expand that work, remove barriers to entry into the profession, and support future architects. This scholarship is also an opportunity for students to engage with CHA. Scholarship recipients will be invited to visit the CHA office and meet staff with the hope of forming an ongoing relationship with the firm. While optional, involvement with the firm is meant to offer support and professional mentorship to recipients of this award. AFO and CHA encourage Oregon architecture students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color to apply for the William Hart Scholarship. An essay and portfolio of work must represent the candidate’s career goals and desire to make a positive impact on the architecture profession.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of colorCurrent undergraduate or graduate student (students graduating this school year are eligible to apply)Enrolled in one of the following bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at University of Oregon or Portland State UniversityUniversity of Oregon, School of Architecture & EnvironmentBachelor of ArchitectureMaster of Architecture I, II or IIIMaster of Science in ArchitecturePortland State University, School of ArchitectureBachelor of Art or Science in ArchitectureMaster of ArchitectureHave specific career goals and desire to make a positive impact on the architecture profession