Scholarships
PLEASE NOTE: THE 2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 27. RECIPIENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED JUNE 1.
The Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation proudly administers a scholarship and fellowship program to support the next generation of architects. Provided by a multitude of generous sponsors, these scholarships provide travel funds, tuition support and other grants to high school and college architecture students, as well as young architects just beginning their careers.
A description of each scholarship/fellowship is below, with links to individual applications.
McDermott Traveling Fellowship - $2,000
- Purpose:
- Awarded for traveling studies in architecture; to research, develop, and disseminate knowledge of the built environment. Past projects have included trips to Spain to study Moorish architecture and to Switzerland to study the works of Peter Zumthor.
- Eligibility:
- 4th, 5th, 6th year student, or recent graduate of an accredited architecture program.
- Sponsor:
- Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation-McDermott Fund
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- Description Application
McDermott Traveling Fellowship
$2,000
Awarded for Traveling Studies in Architecture
The McDermott Traveling Fellowship is awarded to an advanced architecture student to research, develop, and disseminate knowledge of the built environment. Past projects have included trips to Spain to study Moorish architecture and to Switzerland to study the works of Peter Zumthor. After the trip, the recipient will be asked to make a public presentation on his/her research at the Dallas Center for Architecture.
Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Resident of Texas.
- Registered in a 4th, 5th, or 6th year of an accredited architecture program…or…
- Graduate of an accredited architecture program – within 3 years of the application date.
Terms of Award:
The fellowship must be used in the year it is awarded. If the funds are not used in this time period they will be forfeited. One-half of the award will be forwarded to the recipient upon notification of the award. Recipient agrees to present a public presentation by March 31 of the year following award, at the Dallas Center for Architecture. Recipient will also provide the Dallas Center for Architecture with two (2) CD's or DVD's containing the presentation, as well as two (2) hardcopies of presentation materials. The final one-half of the award will be forwarded upon completion of the presentation requirements.
Submission Requirements:
- Application form (available online at www.DallasCFA.com).
- 2-4 Letters of recommendation (from professional or academic sources).
- Resume.
- Portfolio.
- Current transcript if student. Final transcript if graduate.
- Essay: "How and why the study can benefit the architectural community" (limit 350 words).
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Proposed Itinerary
- Budget Estimate
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Other Travel Expenses
- Production / Presentation Expenses
- Approximate Dates of Travel
- Additional Funding Sources
Selection Process:
After reviewing all of the submittals, a selection will be made at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Committee of the Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation Board of Directors.
Submission Deadline:
Friday, April 27, 2018 by noon at the Dallas Center for Architecture (1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy. Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201)
Award Announced:
Friday, June 1, 2018
Information:
Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation – 1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201
214.880.1550 or email info@DallasCFA.com.
Swank Traveling Fellowship - $2,000
- Purpose:
- Awarded for the study of craft in architecture; to research, develop and disseminate knowledge relating to the integration of craft and craftsmanship into the built environment. Recent awardees have studied the use of local construction techniques in primary school design in India and adobe construction in Urubamba Valley in Peru.
- Eligibility:
- 4th, 5th, 6th year student, or recent graduate of an accredited architecture program.
- Sponsor:
- Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation-Patsy and Arch Swank, Jr. Fund
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- Description Application
Swank Traveling Fellowship
$2000
Awarded for the Study of Craft in Architecture
The Swank Traveling Fellowship is awarded to an advanced architecture student for research related to the integration of craft and craftsmanship into the built environment. Recent awardees have studied the use of local construction techniques in primary school design in India and adobe construction in the Urubamba Valley in Peru. After the trip, the recipient will be asked to make a public presentation on his/her research at the Dallas Center for Architecture.
Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Resident of Texas.
- Registered in a 4th, 5th, or 6th year of an accredited architecture program…or…
- Graduate of an accredited architecture program – within 3 years of application date.
Terms of Award:
The fellowship must be used in the year it is awarded. If the funds are not used in this time period they will be forfeited. One-half of the award will be forwarded to the recipient upon notification of the award. Recipient agrees to present a public presentation by March 31 of the year following award,at the Dallas Center for Architecture. Recipient will also provide the Dallas Center for Architecture with two (2) CD's or DVD's containing the presentation, as well as two (2) hardcopies of presentation materials. The final one-half of the award will be forwarded upon completion of the presentation requirements.
Submission Requirements:
- Application form (available online at www.DallasCFA.com).
- 2-4 Letters of recommendation (from professional or academic sources).
- Resume.
- Portfolio.
- Current transcript if student. Final transcript if graduate.
- Essay: "How and why the study can benefit the architectural community" (limit 350 words)
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Proposed Itinerary
- Budget Estimate
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Other Travel Expenses
- Production / Presentation Expenses
- Approximate Dates of Travel
- Additional Funding Sources
Selection Process:
After reviewing all of the submittals, a selection will be made at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Committee of the Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation Board of Directors.
Submission Deadline:
Friday, April 27, 2018 by noon at the Dallas Center for Architecture (1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy. Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201)
Award Announced:
Friday, June 1, 2018
Information:
Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation – 1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201
214.880.1550 or email info@DallasCFA.com.
Mary Kolb Berglund Traveling Fellowship - $2,000
- Purpose:
- Awarded for traveling studies in architecture: to research, develop, and disseminate knowledge of the built environment. A recent recipient journeyed to El Kef, Tunisia to participate in the design and construction of an education center.
- Eligibility:
- 4th, 5th, 6th year student, or recent graduate of an accredited architecture program.
- Sponsor:
- Mary Kolb Berglund Fund at The Dallas Foundation
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- Description Application
Mary Kolb Berglund Traveling Fellowship
$2,000
Awarded for traveling studies in Architecture
The Berglund Traveling Fellowship is awarded to an advanced architecture student to research, develop, and disseminate knowledge of the built environment. A recent recipient journeyed to El Kef, Tunisia to participate in the design and construction of an education center. After the trip, the recipient will be asked to make a public presentation on his/her research at the Dallas Center for Architecture.
Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen of Permanent Resident.
- Resident of Texas.
- Registered in a 4th, 5th, or 6th year of an accredited architecture program…or…
- Graduate of an accredited architecture program – within 3 years prior to application date.
Terms of Award:
The fellowship must be used in the year it is awarded. If the funds are not used in this time period they will be forfeited. One-half of the award will be forwarded to the recipient upon notification of the award. Recipient agrees to present a public presentation by March 31 of the year following award, at the Dallas Center for Architecture. Recipient will also provide the Dallas Center for Architecture with two (2) CD's or DVD's containing the presentation, as well as two (2) hardcopies of presentation materials. The final one-half of the award will be forwarded upon completion of the presentation requirements.
Submission Requirements:
- Application form (available online at www.DallasCFA.com).
- 2-4 Letters of recommendation (from professional or academic sources).
- Resume.
- Portfolio.
- Current transcript if student. Final transcript if graduate.
- Essay: "How and why the study can benefit the architectural community" (limit 350 words).
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Proposed Itinerary
- Budget Estimate.
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Other Travel Expenses
- Production / Presentation Expenses
- Approximate Dates of Travel
- Additional Funding Sources
Selection Process:
After reviewing all of the Submittals, a selection will be made at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Committee of the Dallas Center for Architecture Board of Directors.
Submission Deadline:
Friday, April 27, 2018 by noon at the Dallas Center for Architecture (1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy. Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201)
Award Announced:
Friday, June 1, 2018
Information:
Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation – 1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201
214.880.1550 or email info@DallasCFA.com.
Omniplan/Harrell+Hamilton Scholarship - $2,000
- Purpose:
- Recognize and encourage the talented and dedicated graduate students at the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington. (Please note that this scholarship is administered through the UTA School of Architecture. No applications are available through DCFA.)
- Eligibility:
- Graduate student enrolled at UT Arlington School of Architecture
- Sponsor:
- Omniplan, Inc.
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Diversity in Architecture Scholarship - $2,000
- Purpose:
- Support and encourage economically-disadvantaged minority students who are pursuing a career in architecture.
- Eligibility:
- Graduate of Dallas or Irving ISD, enrolled or accepted to an accredited architecture program.
- Sponsor:
- Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation
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- Description Application
Diversity in Architecture Scholarship
$2,000 Awarded for College Expenses
The Diversity in Architecture Scholarship was founded to support and encourage economically-disadvantaged minority students who are pursuing a career in architecture. It is partially supported by a scholarship component grant from the American Institute of Architects.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduate of a Dallas or Irving ISD High School.
- Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited architecture program.
- Minority status (Populations which are under-represented in relation to the general population).
- Economically Disadvantaged (See application for details).
- 3.0 GPA in all Architecture classes.
Terms of Award:
The scholarship must be initially used in the year it is awarded, and continuously thereafter per the distribution requirements. If the funds are not used in this time period, they will be forfeited. The funds are intended to be used for college expenses, and as such, will be routed directly to the appropriate college office for credit towards tuition. Funds will be distributed in four payments, semi-annually, through four semesters. Applicant must remain a full-time student in good standing, with a minimum 2.0 GPA, and academically eligible in the Architecture program of his/her college in order to continue to receive the distribution of funds.
Submission Requirements:
- Application form (available online at www.DallasCFA.com).
- 2 Letters of recommendation (from academic sources).
- Current transcript.
- Evidence of need (as exhibited in the Financial Information portion of Application).
- Essay: "My Career Goals and Intended Path in Architecture" (limit 250 words).
Selection Process:
After reviewing all of the submissions, a selection will be made at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Committee of the Dallas Center for Architecture.
Submission Deadline:
Friday, April 27, 2018 by noon at the Dallas Center for Architecture (1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy. Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201)
Award Announced:
Friday, June 1, 2018
Information:
Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation – 1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201
214.880.1550 or email info@DallasCFA.com.
Latinos in Architecture Scholarship - $1,000
- Purpose:
- Support and encourage economically-disadvantaged Latino students who are pursuing a career in architecture.
- Eligibility:
- Pending graduate of Dallas ISD, enrolled or accepted to an accredited architecture program.
- Sponsor:
- AIA Dallas Latinos in Architecture Network
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- Description Application
Latinos in Architecture Scholarship
$1,000 Awarded for College Expenses
TheLatinos in Architecture Scholarship was founded to support and encourage economically-disadvantaged Latino students who are pursuing a career in architecture.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Pending graduate of a Dallas ISD High School.
- Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited architecture program.
- Be of Latino heritage.
- Demonstrate economic need. (See application for details.)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Terms of Award:
The scholarship must be initially used in the year it is awarded. The funds are intended for college expenses, and will be routed directly to the appropriate college office for credit towards tuition
Submission Requirements:
- Application form (available online at www.DallasCFA.com).
- 2 Letters of recommendation (from academic sources).
- Current transcript.
- Evidence of financial need (as exhibited in the Financial Information portion of Application).
- Essay: "My Career Goals and Intended Path in Architecture" (limit 250 words).
- OPTIONAL: 8.5 X 11 portfolio (3-5 work samples)
Selection Process:
Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee of the Dallas Center for Architecture (with input by a Latinos in Architecture Network member). Scholarship Committee recommendations are approved by the DCFA Board of Directors.
Submission Deadline:
Friday, April 27, 2018 by noon at the Dallas Center for Architecture (1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy. Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201)
Award Announced:
Friday, June 1, 2018
Information:
Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation – 1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201
214.880.1550 or email info@DallasCFA.com.
Pat Yates Spillman Scholarship - $1,000
- Purpose:
- The Spillman Scholarship is to commemorate the contributions of Pat Yates Spillman, FAIA to the City of Dallas, the Texas architectural community and the many non‐profit organizations that he supported through his time and leadership. Pat was a graduate of Texas A&M University and Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. He also attended Yale University and was a Fulbright Scholarship recipient. His passion for education resonated throughout his career in the many commissions that he received at universities throughout the State of Texas. Pat mentored many architects through his private practice and his leadership in the American Institute of Architects locally, and nationally.
- Eligibility:
- Awarded to a currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate student of the Texas A&M College of Architecture. Student must have been a resident of the state of Texas for at least five years and demonstrate financial need.
- Sponsor:
- The scholarship is funded by the family, friends and colleagues of Pat Y. Spillman, FAIA.
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- Description Application
Pat Yates Spillman Scholarship
$1,000 Awarded for College Expenses
The Spillman Scholarship is to commemorate the contributions of Pat Yates Spillman, FAIA to the City of Dallas, the Texas architectural community and the many non‐profit organizations that he supported through his time and leadership. Pat was a graduate of Texas A&M University and Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. He also attended Yale University and was a Fulbright Scholarship recipient. His passion for education resonated throughout his career in the many commissions that he received at universities throughout the State of Texas. Pat mentored many architects through his private practice and his leadership in the American Institute of Architects locally, and nationally.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate student of the Texas A&M College of Architecture..
- U.S. Citizen and resident of the state of Texas for at least five years.
- Demonstration of finanical need. (See application for details).
Terms of Award:
Funds may be used for tuition, fees or University-provided room and board.
Submission Requirements:
- Application form (available online at www.DallasCFA.com).
- 3 Letters of recommendation (2 from academic sources, 1 from another source).
- Current transcript.
- Evidence of need (as exhibited in the Financial Information portion of Application).
- One page essay regarding the applicatn's interest in architecture.
- Portfolio.
- Proof of Texas residency.
Selection Process:
After reviewing all of the submissions, a selection will be made at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Committee of the Dallas Center for Architecture in consultation with the Spillman family.
Submission Deadline:
Friday, April 27, 2018 by noon at the Dallas Center for Architecture (1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy. Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201)
Award Announced:
Friday, June 1, 2018
Information:
Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation – 1909 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201
214.880.1550 or email info@DallasCFA.com.
For additional details, refer to individual scholarship applications/descriptions.
