SARA PA 2026 Student Grant Application
The Society of American Registered Architects Pennsylvania Chapter (SARA PA) invites fourth year, fifth year, and graduate students of architecture to apply for the 2026 Student Grant which awards up to $5000 in scholarship money to award recipients. Applicants will be evaluated on academic/portfolio excellence, community engagement, and embodying SARA's motto of 'Architect Helping Architect'. Only complete applications which include a recent transcript, two letters of recommendation, and portfolio will be eligible for consideration. DEADLINE DECEMBER 15th MIDNIGHT EST
Personal Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Eligibility Confirmation
Candidate must be enrolled as a student in an architecture program at a college or university in the state of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, or Washington DC. Or be a resident of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, or Washington DC, enrolled in an accredited architectural program in another state. Candidates must be in their fourth or fifth year of a BArch, BFA with a Major in Arch, or BS in Arch Studies program or a graduate student in a MArch program.
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Academic Information
Name of College/University
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Major/Program of Study
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Current Year in Program (e.g. Fourth Year, Fifth Year, or Graduate Student):
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Expected Graduation Date
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Academic Achievements
Current GPA:
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List any academic honors or awards received:
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Affiliations (Student Organizations, Campus Involvement, etc):
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Personal Statement
Why did you choose to study architecture?
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How do you engage with your community, inside or outside of architecture?
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How do you embody SARA's motto of 'Architect Helping Architect'?
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Supporting Documents
Upload your most recent transcript:
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Recommendations: Include two recommendation letters, one from a peer which illustrates your propensity for helping other students and/or engaging with your community, and one from the Dean or a course advisor.
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Design Portfolio/Work Sample: A portfolio of design work which best supports the student’s interest in architecture. The portfolio is to be a maximum of 10 pages, in PDF format (MAX SIZE to be 11x17 @ 300 pixels/in).
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Consent
Consent. Both must be checked to move on to the review stage.
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I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and truthful.
I consent to the review of my application and supporting documents by the scholarship committee.
I agree to make myself available for a virtual interview by the selection committee if selected as a finalist.
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