Admissions/Recruitment Awards
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Awarded to an outstanding University of Maryland undergraduate student who will be commencing graduate education in the Architecture Program during the following academic year. Candidates will be nominated based on their admissions package and faculty nomination.
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE FACULTY/STAFF SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Awarded to an outstanding University of Maryland undergraduate student who will be commencing graduate education in the Architecture Program during the following academic year. Candidates will be nominated based on their admissions package and faculty nomination.
LEONARD DRESSEL JR. SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by bequest from Ruth E. Thompson Dressel, the fund is awarded to outstanding students who will be commencing graduate education in the Architecture Program at the University of Maryland. Candidates will be nominated based on their admissions package and faculty nomination.
Study Abroad Scholarships
THE MICHAEL SCOTT DEFRANCE TRAVEL AWARD
The purpose of this fund is to support students in summer study abroad programs offered by the Architecture Program.
JOHN HILL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in July 1999 by the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at UMCP, to honor John Hill, who had a profound effect on the lives of students and faculty in the School of Architecture throughout his 31-year career at the University. The income shall be used to provide awards for students enrolled in the Architecture Program to fund study abroad opportunities for students in the architecture program.
GRIMM & PARKER TRAVEL AWARD
This annual gift provides summer travel funds based on design excellence; to be awarded to an upper level graduate architecture student.
POTOMAC VALLEY BRICK AWARD
This award was established to support summer study abroad.
Faculty Nominated Awards
JACK SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by Barbara Kerxton, the Fund Committee (various relatives, friends, and business associates of Jack Smith Kerxton), and CHK Architects and Planners, Inc. The fund is used to provide scholarships for students enrolled in ARCH601 studio in the Architecture Program at the University of Maryland. Candidates will be screened by faculty and advanced to Barbara Kerxton and the Fund Committee for selection.
GRIMM AND PARKER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Endowed by the architectural firm Grimm & Parker, the award is used to provide fellowships for students enrolled in the ARCH601 studio in the Architecture Program at the University of Maryland. Candidates will be screened by faculty and advanced to Grimm and Parker for selection.
Open Application Awards - Continuing Graduate Students Only
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS - POTOMAC VALLEY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established to honor academic excellence in the architecture program. Recipients must be continuing graduate students (2) and undergraduates continuing into the graduate program (2).
KCF/SHG ENDOWMENT IN ARCHITECTURE
Endowed by the architectural firm KCF/SHG. The award supports a graduate student in ARCH601 studio in the Architecture Program at the University of Maryland who has demonstrated scholastic achievement and promise of merit.
LILY KIBEL MEMORIAL
The scholarship will be awarded to a female graduate student enrolled in the Architecture Program at the University of Maryland who has demonstrated scholastic achievement and service.
LAURENCE P. SANGSTON ARCHITECTURAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by a gift from Laurance P. Sangston. The scholarship will be awarded to a needy graduate student in good standing in the Architecture Program at the University of Maryland pursuing a certificate in Historic Preservation.
HERBERT EDWARD RYCROFT II MEMORIAL FUND (FOR GENERAL SUPPORT)
Established by bequest from Frances L. Barr in memory of Herbert Edward Rycroft II. The award supports undergraduate students enrolled in the ARCH 401 or ARCH 403 studios in the Architecture Program at the University of Maryland who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and promise of merit.
WDG SCHOLARSHIP
This Internship / Scholarship program provides a qualified graduate architecture student with both a paid summer internship and an academic scholarship for the following semester.
DAVID SCHWARTZ ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
"David M. Schwarz / Architectural Services, Inc. (DMS/AS) has established an internship and traveling fellowship open to one third year M.Arch, first-year M.Arch Advanced Standing, or first-year M.Arch Post-Professional student in the University of Maryland School of Architecture. The fellowship consists of a paid internship in the office of DMS/AS in Washington, D.C. plus a $10,000 stipend for travel and independent research in the summer of 2008. The selection criteria and application requirements are determined by the School. If required, it is incumbent upon the applicant to obtain appropriate legal authorization for employment according to applicable government regulations.
The recipient will work in the office of DMS/AS in Washington, D.C. for a minimum of ten weeks and receive an hourly wage. Travel to and from Washington, D.C. and living expenses incurred during the internship will be at the recipient's expense. DMS/AS may assist in locating affordable housing and other arrangements for living in Washington D.C. or the surrounding area. Travel is intended to further one’s professional and educational goals. The length of travel, destination, and area of study are at the recipient’s discretion. Funding for the travel is intended to be the primary use of the stipend. Any remaining monies may be used for the recipient’s educational expenses including tuition, books, and fees. DMS/AS will award the stipend through the University of Maryland School of Architecture, who will oversee its direct dispensation.
Documentation of the fellowship (such as sketches, notes, renderings, photos, or any combination of appropriate media) is to be provided to DMS/AS and to the University of Maryland School of Architecture upon return. These materials will be kept on file in the DMS/AS Architectural Library and the School of Architecture Library. The recipient shall also return to DMS/AS to give a presentation to the office within the subsequent academic year or immediately thereafter. All reasonable travel expenses incurred for this return visit will be reimbursed by DMS/AS."