Most architectural degrees take five years to complete.
Some kids know from a young age what they want to aspire to and never deviate from that dream. Perhaps he was always asking questions about how structures were built or maybe she always drew pictures of houses and buildings. For those kids who have always wanted to be architects, planning for their college career can start in high school. High school students wanting to pursue architecture can find several scholarships from various sources to help them and their parents pay for that college education.
Architectural Organizations
Architectural organizations such as the American Architectural Foundation and the American Institute of Architecture offer architecture scholarships to high school students including the AIA/AAF Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship. Minorities or financially disadvantaged students can apply for $3,000 to $4,000 in scholarships, which go to five students each year entering or currently attending a National Architectural Accrediting Board accredited program. Awards may be renewed each year for up to five years. Along with the application, students should submit a letter of recommendation, a personal essay and a freehand drawing depicting any subject matter for the committee to determine the applicant's skills.
Construction Organizations
Since many architects work in the construction industry, several construction organizations provide scholarships to high school students wanting to study architecture. For example, the California Construction Education Foundation funds five scholarships worth $2,000 a year. Scholarship candidates must be a minority student, resident of California and entering their first year in an architectural program.
Colleges and Universities
High school students already admitted into an architectural program may be eligible to receive scholarships offered directly by that school, such as at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Incoming freshman in the College of Architecture at UNL qualify for four scholarships awarded based on academics and career goals.
At the University of Texas at San Antonio, high school students entering the College of Architecture qualify for three scholarships offering $500 to $2,000 a year in tuition assistance. Each scholarship requires a minimum 3.0 grade point average and to submit a portfolio of work to be considered.
Local Foundations
Local foundations, such as the Gold Beach Educational Fund in Oregon, fund scholarships for high school students to study architecture. Among others, the Gold Beach Educational Fund sponsors the Alan and Adele Corbin Vocational and Technical Scholarship for high school students planning to enroll in a program dealing with architecture, construction management or engineering. Students must have a 2.5 grade point average and plan to enroll full-time. Along with the application, candidates should submit two letters of reference, a high school transcript and a color photograph.
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