CIEF Scholarships in Architecture

Founded in 1995, the CIEF Scholarships in Architecture is open to minority students pursuing a career in Architecture and is intended to help increase the representation of minorities in the Architecture profession. Two types of scholarships are offered including a five-year scholarship leading to a Bachelor or Master of Architecture and a Community College Scholarship for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor or Master of Architecture Program.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP​
This scholarship is offered to minority students with a permanent California address who will be attending a community college full-time. Preference will be given to students attending a community college with an articulated architectural program. Each of these new or renewing scholarships have an annual $2,000 award per recipient for up to three years while attending community college to help defray tuition and expenses (distributed $1,000 per semester upon showing proof of enrollment). Click here to download the application for the 2024 CIEF Scholarships in Architecture. Applications are due by February 1, 2024.