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Iowa State University
There are many scholarships available to students pursuing degrees in the College of Design. The College and each department offers scholarships to students based on academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Students applying for scholarships based on financial need must have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file.

To find out more information about each of these scholarships and how to apply, click on the scholarship title. Scholarships and awards are contingent upon the availability of funding.

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AIA Iowa/AIA National Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
The Iowa Chapter AIA and the National AIA have joined together to provide financial assistance to architecture students.
 
$1,000 minimum tuition credit.  Amount and number of awards vary based upon available funds.
 
Open to students accepted to or enrolled in the undergraduate professional program.  The recipient is to be in good academic standing and a U.S. citizen.  Preference is given to applicants belonging to an under-represented U.S. ethnic group and to applicants who are residents of Iowa.
 
Sumit the Collge of Design Scholarship Application Form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.
Career Days Leadership Awards

Application Deadline:
Mar 31, 2008

Other, College of Design, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture
Career Days Leadership Awards

$100-$1000: Multiple awards based on funds available and accomplishments.
 
Leadership Awards are available to College of Design students, undergraduates or graduates, who plan the annual College of Design Career Days. 

Select the active link to the left for instructions.
If you are interested in being a leader for Career Days 2009, contact mhutches@iastate.edu.
Career Days Scholarships

Application Deadline:
Mar 31, 2008

Other, College of Design, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture
Career Days Scholarships

One or two scholarships from $500-$1000 (Based on funds available.)
 
Scholarships are available to College of Design undergraduate students who are currently in the third year of their academic program. The recipient must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.  Preference may be given to qualified applicants who were actively involved in planning the current year's Career Days event.

Select the active link to the left for instructions.
Deborah J. Norden Fund Grants

Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2008

Planning, Architecture
Deborah J. Norden Fund Grants Deadline: March 3, 2008

Up to $5,000 for travel and study available to students and recent graduates in the fields of architecture, architectural history, and urban studies who are pursuing independent projects. Grants cannot be used for tuition, and will not be awarded to support participation in an organized program, such as a university study abroad program.

Go to the Architectural League of New York's Deborah J. Norden Fund Web site (http://www.archleague.org/competition.php?=nordenfund) for more information and application.
Des Moines Women's Club Scholarships

Application Deadline:
Feb 01, 2008

Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other
 
 
Spring 2008 Scholarships for $1,000 from Dell, EcEwan, Gurau, Riddell, and Schwartz funds may be obtained from the above web site.
 
An applicant may only apply for one scholarship and must be a woman beyond the secondary level.  Specific requirements are listed below each scholarship.
 
Please apply at this web site by February 1, 2008
IFMA Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 07, 2007

Interior Design, Architecture
Iowa State University Women's Scholarship

Landscape Architecture, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other Information and application forms are online at www.isuwc.freeservers.com .  Hard copies are available at the YWCA, 15 Alumni Hall.  Please check on-line for deadline date.

Applications and Letters of Reference must be sent to:
Mary Wells
833 Hodge Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
Email:  marywells40@aol.com
phone: 515-233-4138
 
 
Paul M. Heffernan Travel Abroad Scholarship Fund

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by Paul Heffernan to support student(s) travel abroad for the purpose of enriching their learning experience.
 
Tuition credit.  Amount and number of awards vary based on available funds.
 
Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the architecture program.  Award is contingent upon participation in the department study abroad program.  Participation must be during the same academic year that the scholarship is awarded.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application Form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.
Phyllis J. Lepke Endowed Graduate Award

Art and Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other
This award will provide $1,000 annually to a graduate student who wishes to study and/or write art criticism fro the general public.
 
For more information about the award's description, an application's eligibility, award guidelines and the application process:
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~ceah/Lepkeaward.htm
 
For any questions about eligibility, please contact Brenda Daly, CEAH Director, at 294-7104 or
bdaly@mail.adp.iastate.edu
 
President's Leadership Initiative Awards and Minority

Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, College of Design, Architecture, Other Applications are now available for the President's Leadership Initiative Awards and the Minority Student Scholarships awarded by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.  Information about the scholarships and application materials can be found at http://www.iastate.edu/%7esaff/forms/homepage.html.  Deadline will be listed on web site.
 
 
Sally Kress Tompkins

Landscape Architecture, Architecture
A $10,000 stipend will be presented during the 59th annual meeting held in April in Savannah Georgia. 
 
Paper submission demonstrating primary research in architectural history or landscape history, or a paper focusing on as aspect of the built environment.  MUST BE SOLD AUTHOR.
 
for more information.
 
Scott E. Olson Leadership/Community Service Award

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Etablished to recognize a student for exemplary leadership and community service.
 
$1,250 tuition credit.
 
Open to undergraduate students in the architecture program.  (For students who apply during their first year of study the award is contingent upon their acceptance into the professional program.)  The recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need.  Preference will be given to students who display leadership and participation in school and community activities.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application Form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office.
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund

Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other

National apparel retailer Talbots, Inc. ( http://www.talbots.com/ ) has launched its 2007 Women's Scholarship Program, a fund that annually awards $100,000 in college scholarships to outstanding women seeking a bachelor's or associate's degree later in life.

Sponsored by the Talbots Charitable Foundation, the Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund annually awards five $10,000 scholarships and 50 $1,000 scholarships to women throughout the U.S. Since its inception in 1997, the fund has awarded college scholarships to 440 women, ranging in age from their late 20s to their early 60s.

Check web site above for more information.

The Durrant Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Scholarship established by the Durrant Foundation to recognize a student who has exhibited professional promise in practice.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to full-time undergraduate architecture students entering the fourth or fifth year of the professional program and full-time graduate level students majoring in architecture.  Recipient must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.
University Honors Application

Application Deadline:
Sep 08, 2006

Architecture, Art and Design, Planning, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, College of Design, Other
Youth Action Net

Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other

YouthActionNet to Help Fund Youth-Led Social Change Projects

YouthActionNet (http://www.youthactionnet.org) will present awards to youth leaders and emerging projects that promote social change and connect youth with local communities. The YouthActionNet Awards are supported by Make a Connection, a global initiative of the International Youth Foundation (http://www.iyfnet.org/) and Nokia (http://www.nokia.com/).

Visit the YouthActionNet Web site for complete program guidelines, application procedures, and information on previous award winners.

YWCA Scholarship

Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other

Scholarships Available:

  The YWCA is an organization committed to the empowerment of women and girls and to the elimination of racism.  The YWCA is awarding a $750 scholarship each to a female undergraduate student and a graduate student who have done their part to help eliminate racism and empower women. For more information and applications visit www.ywca.org/amesiowa. Check web site for deadlines as they change each spring.

Henningson, Durham & Richardson Architecture Award

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by the Omaha based firm Henningson, Durham & Richardson to recognize academic achievement.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students entering the fifth year of the professional program who have maintained at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, demonstrated ability, scholarship and financial need.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Student Financial Aid Office.
 
HLM Design Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by the Iowa City firm HLM Design to recognize an outstanding student in the architecture program.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students entering the fifth year of the professional program.  Selection is based on academic achievement, departmental service and leadership, and professional promise.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.
 
 
Iowa Chapter AIA Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Scholarship established by the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects to recognize student involvement and contribution to the activities of the AIAS.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students entering the second, third or fourth year in the professional program.  (For students who apply during their first year of study the award is contingent upon their acceptance into the professional program.)
 
Selection is based upon demonstrated involvement in the AIAS and demonstrated potential in design.
 
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Submit the College of Design Scholarship at http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.
James H. and M. Suanne Stange Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by James and Suanne Stange to recognize a student who has demonstrated interest in multi-disciplinary work.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to architecture students entering the fourth year of the professional program.
 
Selection is based upon financial need, a portfolio review, and demonstrated multi-disciplinary interest either through joint project cooperation with students in other design curricula or elective studies which broaden the student's perspective of the built environment.  Special consideration is given for interdisciplinary interests in mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering; and interior, landscape, community planning, building, and fine arts design.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office. In addition to the scholarship application a portfolio is to be submitted to the Department of Architecture Scholarship Committee, 156 College of Design. 
 
 
Jeffrey J. Pilling Architecture Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Family, friends, and alumni of Iowa State established this scholarship in 1993 in memory of Jeffrey J. Pilling.  The award is to provide financial assistance for students participating in the department's foreign study program.
 
$500 - $1,000 tuition credit.  Amount and number of awards vary based on available funds.
 
Open to both undergraduate architecture students entering the fourth or fifth year of study and graduate level architecture students.  This award is contingent upon participation in the department's foreign study program.  Participation must be during the same academic year that the scholarship is awarded.  Selection is based upon financial need and/or academic achievement and/or professional promise.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office.
 
 
Michael J. Greenlee Architecture Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Family and friends, with a matching gift from the Union Pacific Corporation, established the Greenlee scholarship in 1993 in memory of Michael J. Greenlee.  The award is to provide assistance to students participatign in the department's foreign study program.
 
$500 - $1,000 tuition credit.  Amount and number of awards vary based on available funds.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students.  This award is contingent upon participation in the department's foreign study program.  Participation must be during the same academic year that the scholarship is awarded.  Selection is based upon financial need and academic achievement.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php  by March 3, 2008.   A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office.
 
 
OPN Architects Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by the Iowa-based firm of OPN Architects, Inc. to recognize a student for professional promise.  OPN is a full-service design and sustainability oriented firm of 60+ architects, landscape architects, and interior designers.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students entering the fifth year of the professional program with preference given to students from Iowa. 
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008. 
 
Raymond W. and Evelyn J. McIlvain Architecture Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
This scholarship was established by the late Raymond and Evelyn McIlvain to provide financial assistance to students who exhibit professional promise.
 
$500 - $1,000 tuition credit.  Amount of award varies based upon available funds.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students entering the fourth or fifth year of study in the professional program and exhibiting financial need and professional promise.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office.
 
Robert and Elizabeth Carlson Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Robert and Elizabeth Carlson established this scholarship in 2001 to recognize a full-time student in good standing enrolled in the undergraduate architecture program.
 
$500 - $1,000 tuition credit.  Amount of award varies based upon available funds.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students enrolled full-time in the professional program.  Selection is based upon financial need and professional promise as expressed through a portfolio review.  Preference is given to minority students.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application Form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office.  A portfolio should also be submitted to the Architecture Scholarship Committee, 156 College of Design.
 
Rohrbach Associates P.C. Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by Rohrbach Associates P.C. to provide financial assistance to architecture students pursuing their professional degree.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to full-time undergraduate architecture students enrolled in the professional program.  Preference is given to students interested in pursuing a career in hospital or institutional design and who have demonstrated financial need.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application Form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office. 
 

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