Scholarships
A variety of scholarships are available to SAET students. Some are only available to students in our school. Students must apply by the advertised deadline and meet all criteria for consideration.
SAET Office of Civil Rights Scholarships
The FAMU SAET Office of Civil Rights Scholarships, funded by the Legislature of the
State of Florida, are available to undergraduate architecture students who have a
minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. These scholarships are distributed through the
FAMU Office of Student Financial Aid and their availability depends on the level of
funding and the number of applicants. For more information, you can contact Bertina
Brewster at bertina.brewster@famu.edu.Click Here To Download Scholarship Form (PDF Format)
Latin and Caribbean Scholarship
The Latin and Caribbean Scholarship offers international students from certain countries the opportunity to pay tuition at the same rate as Florida residents. This scholarship is available to students majoring in architecture, construction, electronics, or graduate facilities management within the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SAET). To be eligible, students must be residents of a designated Latin American or Caribbean nation, have a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale, provide their most recent transcript translated into English, and submit a copy of the photo page of their passport and VISA. For more information, you can contact Bertina Brewster at bertina.brewster@famu.edu .
Click Here To Download Scholarship Form (PDF Format)
Clemons Rutherford Associates (CRA)
A Tallahassee firm, Clemons Rutherford Associates (CRA), has created a scholarship specifically for undergraduate architecture students. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in the ARC 3325 Architectural Design 6 course and have transferred from a Florida community college with an associate in arts (AA) degree. The recipient of this scholarship is chosen by the faculty of the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SAET) in the spring. The scholarship is a one-time award, which is divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. For more information, contact Professor Olivier Chamel, Director of BS Architectural Studies & Graduate & Professional Programs at olivier.chamel@famu.edu.
Rhodes + Brito Architects Scholarship
Rhodes + Brito Architects, an Orlando-based firm, has established a scholarship for sophomore architecture students. The firm’s founders, Ruffin Rhodes, AIA, and Maximiano (Max) Brito, AIA, are both alumni of Florida A&M University (FAMU). The Rhodes + Brito (R+B) scholarship is a one-time award, selected by the faculty of the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SAET). It is distributed during the spring semester to students enrolled in the ARC 2304 Architecture Design 4 course. For more information, contact Professor Olivier Chamel, Director of BS Architectural Studies & Graduate & Professional Programs at olivier.chamel@famu.edu.Wells Fargo – Supplier Diversity Scholarship
The Wells Fargo – Supplier Diversity Scholarship is an annual award contingent upon
receipt of funds from the sponsor that provides $5,000 each to two undergraduate students
in the Construction Engineering Technology program at the School of Architecture and
Engineering Technology (SAET). For more information, contact Dr. Doreen Kobelo Regalado,
Director of Construction Engineering Technology at doreen.kobelo@famu.edu.
Dwight David Eisenhower Fellowship
The Dwight David Eisenhower Fellowship is available to students majoring in Construction Engineering Technology and Electronic
Engineering Technology. Funded by the US Department of Transportation, this fellowship
provides up to $10,000, which includes both a stipend and travel funds. For more information,
contact Dr. Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Director of Construction Engineering Technology
atdoreen.kobelo@famu.edu.
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While the following scholarships are not limited to FAMU students, SAET students are encouraged to apply. Please note that the availability of funds is contingent upon the funding sources.
AIA/Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship
The AIA/Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship was Established in 1969. This program awards a $4,000 renewable scholarship to at least three first- or second-year undergraduate students attending a NAAB program.
a/e ProNet Scholarship
The a/e ProNet Scholarship provides two $5,000 awards for students interested in practice management.
Association For Women In Architecture Scholarship
The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation offers annual cash awards to
women students studying Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and/or Land Planning,
Interior Design, or Environmental Design leading to a college degree.
https://www.awaplusd.org/awaf-scholarships
Diversity Advancement Scholarships
Diversity Advancement Scholarships provides up to $20,000 for ethnically diverse students, entering, transferring into or in 1st or 2ndyear of the program
Gensler Scholarships
Over the last 20 years, our scholarships programs have supported the education of
emerging design talent, with nearly $200,000 being awarded in the last year alone.
Gensler offers several different programs in the U.S. annually for architecture students.
https://www.gensler.com/scholarships
LFRT ARE Scholarship
The LFRT ARE scholarship provides funding, study materials and membership dues for Black Assoc. AIA or NOMA members pursuing licensure.
Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship
Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship provides $10,000 for 3rd, 4th, or graduate female student
Robert P. Madison Scholarship in Architecture
As the first African American registered to practice architecture in Ohio, Robert P. Madison made history. The Robert P. Madison Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 to encourage African American youth to aspire to a career in architecture. The general award amount is $1,000.
SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Scholarship Program
This scholarship includes a one-time award of $6,000 to offset the student's tuition
at their current academic institution (5 scholarships are awarded each year). Additionally,
the scholarship recipients serve as paid summer interns at SmithGroup offices across
the United States (internship is a program requirement).
https://www.smithgroup.com/jedi-scholarship
SOM Foundation
The SOM Foundation supports individuals with the highest design aspirations to achieve
excellence. The awards support students and faculty of architecture, landscape architecture,
interior architecture, urban design, and engineering to undertake rigorous interdisciplinary
research that can help shape our future.
https://somfoundation.com/
The Tradewell Fellowship
The Tradewell Fellowship offers future healthcare architects an exceptional career-building opportunity. Fellows are immersed in the healthcare architecture design field and can continue their education with an individual healthcare architecture research topic of their choice. For more info, visit https://www.eypae.com/tradewell-fellowship
Yann Weymouth Scholarship
The Yann Weymouth Scholarship based on the AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence provides $5,000 and mentorship from Yann for a graduate student focusing at the intersection of resilience and beauty.
ZGF Scholarship
The mission of the scholarship is to recognize and support students who demonstrate
a talent and passion for architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and
urban planning.
https://www.zgf.com/scholarships
Additional scholarships are listed on the "Study Architecture" website
https://studyarchitecture.com/blog/resources/2021-list-of-scholarships-and-career-resources-for-underrepresented-students/
