Congratulations to the recipients of our 2021 Scholarships and Fellowships
The Architecture and Design Foundation Awards $54,000 in Scholarships and Fellowships
The Architecture and Design Foundation honored their 2021 scholarship and fellowship recipients at a private breakfast at the Architecture and Design Exchange on Wednesday, July 7. The Foundation awards a variety of scholarships and fellowships to support the next generation of architects, providing tuition support and travel and research project funds to high school and college architecture students, as well as young architects just beginning their careers. The scholarship program works to make architecture education accessible to all and diversify research in architecture.
This year, the Architecture and Design Foundation introduced four new opportunities. Coupled with increased award amounts, these additions more than double the Foundations available funding each academic year. For the 2021-2022 cycle they awarded $54,000, a $39,000 increase from previous years.
“The scholarship program at the Architecture and Design Foundation is very meaningful to our donors, our board members, and me.” Dave Schmidt, PE, President-elect of the Architecture and Design Foundation shared. “We have the unique privilege of being part of the careers and lives of these young professionals. Our awards celebration is the pinnacle of our Foundation’s work and an essential part in increasing diversity in our city.”
The 2021 scholarship and fellowship class represent three students from CityLab High School, one student from Little Elm Independent School District, one student from Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD, two students from UTA CAPPA, one student from UT Austin, an architect from Dallas, an emerging professional from Houston and an emerging professional now working and living in Colorado and former CAPPA graduate.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS:
CITYLAB HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP – NEW IN 2021
This award recognizes and encourages the talented new graduates of CityLab High School and support their advancement and continued studies in an accredited university program.
Recipient: Nevena Cail is a 2021 CityLab High School graduate and will be attending Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi in the fall of 2021, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Physics.
DIVERSIY IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP
This award aims to support and encourage minority students who are pursuing a career in architecture. It is open to graduates of high school in North Texas who are enrolled or accepted to an NAAB-accredited architecture program. It is awarded based on their high level of academic performance and evidence of financial need. The Diversity in Architecture scholarship is endowed by the Architecture and Design Foundation with additional funding provided by the AIA Component Scholarship Award.
Recipient: Maria Nguyen is a 2021 Little Elm High School graduate and will be attending Texas A&M College of Architecture in the fall of 2021, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design Architectural Studies and Architectural Engineering-Structural Systems Buildings.
DSGN SCHOLARSHIP TOWARDS AN EQUITABLE ARCHITECTURE – NEW IN 2021
DSGN values diversity within the field of Architecture and beyond and is committed to recognizing and supporting minority students interested in pursuing their professional degree in Architecture.
Recipient: Leslie Bautista is a 2021 Early College High School (ECHS) in Farmers Branch graduate with plans to continue pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture with a focus on construction science/management.
HKS EQUITABLE DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP
The HKS Equitable Design Scholarship is awarded to senior students from public or private schools in the north and northeast Texas region. The award is to be used for tuition in pursuit of a degree in architecture.
Recipient: Jackelyn Rosales is a 2021 CityLab High School graduate and will be attending the University of Texas at Arlington College or Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) in the fall of 2021, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
LATINOS IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP
The Latinos in Architecture Scholarship supports Latino students who are pursuing a career in architecture and have demonstrated financial need. The merit-based award is open to pending graduates of Dallas ISD, enrolled, or accepted to an accredited architecture program. This award is sponsored by the AIA Dallas Latinos in Architecture Network.
Recipient: Leslie Bautista is a 2021 Early College High School (ECHS) in Farmers Branch graduate with plans to continue pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture with a focus on construction science/management.
OMNIPLAN / HAMILTON+HARRELL SCHOLARSHIP
This award recognizes and encourages the talented and dedicated graduate students at the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington. It is sponsored by Omniplan, Inc. and awarded upon the recommendation of the Director of the School of Architecture at UTA CAPPA.
Recipient: Feras Al-Safi holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington CAPPA and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington.
PAT YATES SKILLMAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Spillman Scholarship was founded 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. This award provides financial assistance to a currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate architecture student who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is funded by the family, friends, and colleagues of Pat Y. Spillman, FAIA.
Recipient: Miguel Yapur Martha holds a bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin.
PETER GOLDSTEIN FOUNDER’S SCHOLARSHIP – NEW IN 2021
This award recognizes and encourages a talented graduate of CityLab High School and support his/her advancement at an accredited university in the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, or other fields aligned with CityLab’s mission.
Recipient: Charles Green is a 2021 CityLab High School graduate and will be attending Prairie View A&M University in the fall of 2021, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
TRAVEL AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS:
MARY KOLB BERGLUND TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP and MCDERMOTT TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP
The Mary Kolb Berglund and McDermott Traveling Fellowships are awarded for traveling studies in architecture; to research, develop, and disseminate knowledge of the built environment. It is awarded to Texas residents who are 4th, 5th, 6th year students, or recent graduates of an accredited architecture program.
Recipient: Belen Vigil holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington.
THE BILL MILLSAP FELLOWSHIP: THE ART OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
The Millsap Fellowship provides a stipend to inspire students and young professionals in their study of the intersection of art, landscape architecture, and the cultural and personal relationships inspired by these pursuits. This stipend is envisioned to help facilitate a supplemental experience, research project or experiment in art or creative landscape expression. Proposals may include, but are not limited to travel, art creation, digital conceptualization, temporary installation, interviews, research, or other collaborative experiences. It may not be used simply for tuition expenses. It is open to fourth of fifth year undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates of an accredited school of landscape architecture in the United States. It is sponsored by the friends, family, and colleagues of Bill Millsap.
Recipient: Angeles Margarida holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Texas in Arlington and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature with a Minor in Art from the University of Dallas.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND – NEW IN 2021
Support women in the architecture field who have shown exceptional leadership and drive in empowering those around them. The fund assists in sending women to local, regional, and national design and leadership conferences to further their education as a working professional.
Recipient: Ashlie Bird is a Designer at WDG Architecture and holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Howard University. She is an AIA Dallas Emerging Leaders Program 2019 graduate and recently licensed architect.
Recipient: Florence Tang is an architectural designer, manager, and journalist trained in architecture and mass media studies. She holds a Master of Architecture from Rice University and a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Trinity University.
Applications for the 2022 Architecture and Design Foundation scholarships and fellowships will open in January.