ENV- Architecture- Raymond Cheng AIA Architecture Scholarship

The Scholarship’s purpose is to help increase the number of students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, make higher education more accessible, and to promote career and professional readiness. First -generation college students are encouraged to apply.

Criteria:

  • Grade Level: Open to current undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) or graduate students
  • Major: Architecture
  • GPA: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Demonstrated financial need as determined by the 26-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) related to the university’s annual cost of attendance
  • Must be enrolled full-time at the time of disbursement

Scholarship recipients may apply the following year if eligibility is met.

Award
$1,250
Deadline
03/02/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Write an essay describing a personal experience of overcoming a challenge or hardship. The essay should also address how this challenge or hardship may have prepared you for a professional career in architecture. 250 words maximum.