About the Scholarship

The WRNS Studio Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 2021 and seeks to cultivate a thriving higher education program that will encourage Black students to pursue careers in architecture by providing multi-year educational financial support and access to professional relationships. WRNS Studio Foundation recognizes the barriers to higher education and the study of architecture. The WRNS Studio Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 2021, and makes monetary awards to full-time students in California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, and Washington. Students pursuing degrees in architecture or design at approved NAAB-accredited programs, including a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree, or a four-year pre-professional bachelor’s degree followed by a Master of Architecture degree are eligible to apply. The monetary award includes funding for costs of tuition, fees, room and board, along with an allotment for qualified educational expenses. In addition, recipients receive a personalized, one-on-one commitment by WRNS Studio staff members who provide advisory support until graduation. Application requirements for the WRNS Studio Foundation Architecture Scholarship are:EssayInterviewRecommendation letterFAFSAApplication formPersonal statementOfficial TranscriptWebsite registration

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a full-time student pursuing a degree in architecture or design at approved accredited 5-year or 4 1 programs in California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, and Washington are eligible to apply.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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