Scholarships

In addition to the School of Architecture awards below, Portland State University offer numerous scholarships. The College of the Arts also manages over 60 scholarships specifically for students in the Schools of Architecture, Art + Design, Film, and Music + Theater. To be eligible for these awards, students must first complete a FAFSA and PSU Scholarship Application by the deadline (for continuing students, the deadline is February 1 for the following academic year).  Some Scholarships will require additional information. For details, visit the College of the Arts website.

School of Architecture Awards, Prizes, Scholarships, and Fellowships

The School of Architecture awards a number of prizes and scholarships.  Awards are generally announced before the end of Spring term for use in the next academic year.  Several scholarships have application deadlines; please see the School Office for more information. 

AIA Henry Adams Medal

Awarded to a graduating Master of Architecture student for exemplary overall academic performance. Award: Medal

AIA Henry Adams Certificate

Awarded to a graduating Master of Architecture student for exemplary overall academic performance, runner-up.  Award: Certificate 

Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal

Awarded to a graduating Master of Architecture student for exemplary leadership, service, and professional merit, by faculty nomination. Award: Medal 

ARCC King Medal

Awarded to Master of Architecture student by faculty nomination for innovation, integrity, and exemplary scholarship. Award: Medal

Thesis Prize

This graduate award is made on the basis of faculty nominations for outstanding achievement in Master’s Design Thesis. Award: $500

Propel Studio Prize for Design Excellence

This award is made to a graduating student on the basis of faculty nominations for design excellence across multiple design studios in the Master’s program. Award: $500

Sestak Graduate Scholarship

This award is given to a continuing Master of Architecture student on the basis of a committee review of student applications. Award: $2,000 

Overall Achievement Scholarships

Awarded to one ARCH 300 level student and one ARCH 400 level student on the basis of faculty nomination in recognition of (a) excellence in architectural course achievements (including GPA) and (b) individual contributions in support of school activities and community programs. Award: $250 

Undergraduate Travel Fellowship

Awarded to an undergraduate student at the ARCH 300 or 400 level on the basis of the best proposal submitted via application, due by deadline to be announced. Award: $2,000

L. Rudolph Barton Graduate Travel Fellowship

Awarded to a continuing Master of Architecture student on the basis of the best proposal submitted via application, due by deadline to be announced. Award: $2,500

Utrecht/Blick Prizes

Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students on the basis of faculty nomination for best overall use of diverse media. Award: Utrecht/Blick gift card, various value, multiple awards

Drawing Prize

Awarded to a student on the basis of faculty nomination to recognize an outstanding achievement in graphic communication and representation embodied in a specific piece of work, or series of works. Award: Utrecht/Blick gift card

Writing Prize

Awarded to an undergraduate or Master of Architecture student on the basis of faculty nominations to recognize outstanding achievements in writing. Award: Utrecht/Blick gift card

Portfolio Prize

Awarded to an undergraduate student on the basis of nomination by the Professional Track Review Committee to recognize one outstanding portfolio application to the Professional Track. To be announced in Fall each year. Award: Utrecht/Blick gift card

Faculty Book Awards

Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students on the basis of faculty nomination to recognize insatiable curiosity about architecture as reflected in studio work, class work, and overall conduct, demeanor, and rapport within the School of Architecture. Award: Book selected by faculty  

George Nakashima Design-build Award

Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student on the basis of faculty nomination to recognize leadership and a high level of participation in school design/build efforts. Award: Special Artifact

Elizabeth and S. John Trudeau Scholarship

Awarded to an architecture student in the College of the Arts giving recognition for academic and leadership excellence and potential in the fine arts; awarded every two years.  Award: Varies.

Graduate Research Assistantships

A limited number of annual assistantships are open to all graduates in the Master’s program by competitive application. They offer partial tuition remission and a modest stipend in return for 9 hours per week support of School initiatives and faculty research. Applications invited in Spring of previous academic year. Awards commence on September 16 prior to the start of Fall term.

PSU Graduate Laurels 

A program offering tuition remission based on competitive application through the PSU Scholarship website. 

See the Scholarships and Fellowships page for more info Award: Varies

School of Architecture Undergraduate Scholarships

A program offering tuition remission based on competitive application through the PSU Architecture Scholarship website. Award: Varies