• 2027 AFO Scholarship Application

    Application Deadline: Sunday, February 21, 2027, 11:59pm Pacific Time

  • The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) educates and inspires Oregonians of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the design of our built environment. AFO Scholarships support future design and building professionals and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to participate in the process of designing and building our world.

    Learn more about AFO Scholarships.

     

    Form Directions

    Please submit this form to be considered for the following scholarships. Follow each link to review eligibility and application requirements:

    • $5,000 Hatfield Architectural Award
    • $5,000 William Hart Scholarship
    • $10,000 Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship
    • $5,000 Hermann Colas, Jr. Legacy Scholarship
    • $5,000 PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship

    This application does NOT include the $5,000 PCC Architecture + Interior Design Scholarship. Applicants must apply directly through PCC Foundation by February 1, 2027 to be considered. Learn more.

    You are welcomed and encouraged to apply for all AFO scholarships for which you are eligible. If you plan to apply for more than one AFO scholarship, please do so in a single application submission—do not submit separate applications for each scholarship. You are also welcome to apply for a single scholarship.

    You will be able to save a draft of your application as you work on it.

    Application Deadline: Sunday, February 21, 2027, 11:59pm Pacific Time

    If you are not able to submit your application electronically through this form, please print and mail it to AFO, Attn: Candice Agahan, PO Box 40230, Portland, OR 97240. We will accept mailed applications postmarked by the deadline.

     

    Scholarship Workshops & Resources

    Applicants are highly encouraged to sign up for Office Hours or contact Candice Agahan (candice@af-oregon.org, 503-542-3823) with any questions about application requirements and expectations. Our staff is here to serve as a resource as you navigate the application process.

    Visit our website for more information on workshops and to access resources.

     

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines

    Please review our AI & Authenticity Guidelines for Scholarship Applicants before starting on your application.

     

    Questions?

    Contact Candice Agahan, AFO Director of Community Engagement, candice@af-oregon.org, 503-542-3823.

    • Contact Information 
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Demographics Questionnaire 

    • One of AFO’s goals is to cultivate equity and inclusion in all of our programs and services. We are working to collect demographic information about our constituents in order to identify gaps in our services. Please help us by indicating how you identify. This data will not be shared or sold.

      This Demographics Questionnaire will not be shared with scholarship selection committees prior to the selection process to avoid implicit bias. You are welcome to share details about your identities in your essay(s).

    • Pronouns (check all that apply)*
    • Which most closely describes your gender identity? (check all that apply)*
    • Racial/Ethnic Identity (check all that apply)*
    • Do you identify as BIPOC, a Person of Color, LGBTQIA+, First-generation, a Person with a Disability, or identify with another marginalized community? (check all that apply)*
    • Date of Birth*
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    • School Information 
    • Degree Program*
    • Current year of school (as of February 2026)*
    • College Enrollment Status*
    • Expected College Graduation Date*
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  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines

    AFO has compiled AI & Authenticity Guidelines for Scholarship Applicants to help answer AI related questions and clarify our recommendations. Please review the guidelines before proceeding to understand what we have determined as acceptable uses of AI in this application process.

    Please direct all questions to candice@af-oregon.org.

  • 2027 Scholarships

    Please closely review eligibility before applying for a scholarship. Direct all questions to candice@af-oregon.org. 

    Please review our AI & Authenticity Guidelines for Scholarship Applicants before starting on your application.

  • Hatfield Architectural Award

    $5,000 scholarship for undergraduate and graduate architecture, interior architecture, and landscape architecture students attending University of Oregon or Portland State University who express commitment to community service. Learn more.

    Eligibility:

    • Current undergraduate or graduate student
      • Students graduating during the current academic year are eligible to apply
      • Incoming freshmen are not eligible to apply
    • Enrolled in one of the following bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at University of Oregon or Portland State University
      • University of Oregon, School of Architecture & Environment
        • Bachelor of Architecture
        • Master of Architecture I, II or III
        • Master of Science in Architecture
        • Bachelor of Interior Architecture
        • Master of Interior Architecture I or II
        • Master of Science in Interior Architecture
        • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
        • Master of Landscape Architecture
      • Portland State University, School of Architecture
        • Bachelor of Art or Science in Architecture
        • Master of Architecture
    • Commitment to community service outside of school and relative to applicant’s community
    • Demonstrated ability for quality architectural design
  • Are you applying and eligible for the Hatfield Architectural Award?*
    • Hatfield Architectural Award 
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    • Hatfield Design Portfolio

      PLEASE NOTE: You can submit the SAME portfolio for both Hatfield and Hart Scholarships if you are applying for both awards. Hatfield and Hart portfolios will be reviewed by separate committees.

      Portfolio Intent: Your portfolio is an opportunity to showcase your passions and projects that you are proud of, including work created inside or outside of school. Portfolio should feature architecture projects and can feature creative arts, building, and community focused projects.

      Portfolio Requirements:

      • Submit portfolio as a PDF (maximum 20 MB and 10 pages total)
      • Feature three projects (see intent above)
      • Include images, graphics, and written narrative to explain each project
      • Process images and work that expresses design thinking are encouraged
      • Include at least one project completed individually (not a group project)
      • If including group projects, describe your role in the project
      • If applicable, please include a project illustrating an architectural design that responds to a community need or challenge
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    • Two Letters of Recommendation for Hatfield Award

      Please have two recommenders email their letters directly to Candice Agahan, AFO Director of Community Engagement, candice@af-oregon.org. Letters of recommendation must not exceed one page and must address your achievements, potential in design, and commitment to community service. Letters should not be from a direct peer or friend.

      • One letter must be from a community member
      • Second letter can be from architectural faculty or another person of your choice

  • 2027 Scholarships

    Please closely review eligibility before applying for a scholarship. Direct all questions to candice@af-oregon.org. 

    Please review our AI & Authenticity Guidelines for Scholarship Applicants before starting on your application.

  • William Hart Scholarship

    $5,000 scholarship for Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC) undergraduate and graduate architecture students at University of Oregon or Portland State University. Learn more.

    Eligibility:

    • Identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color
    • Current undergraduate or graduate student
      • Students graduating during the current academic year are eligible to apply
      • Incoming freshmen are not eligible to apply
    • Enrolled in one of the following bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at University of Oregon or Portland State University
      • University of Oregon, School of Architecture & Environment
        • Bachelor of Architecture
        • Master of Architecture I, II or III
        • Master of Science in Architecture
      • Portland State University, School of Architecture
        • Bachelor of Art or Science in Architecture
        • Master of Architecture
    • Have specific career goals and desire to make a positive impact on the architecture profession
  • Are you applying and eligible for the William Hart Scholarship?*
    • William Hart Scholarship 
    • 0/500

    • Hart Design Portfolio

      PLEASE NOTE: You can submit the SAME portfolio for both Hatfield and Hart Scholarships if you are applying for both awards. Hatfield and Hart portfolios will be reviewed by separate committees.

      Portfolio Intent: Your portfolio is an opportunity to showcase your passions and projects that you are proud of, including work created inside or outside of school. Portfolio should feature architecture projects and can feature creative arts, building, and community focused projects.

      Portfolio Requirements:

      • Submit portfolio as a PDF (maximum 20 MB and 10 pages total)
      • Feature three projects (see intent above)
      • Include images, graphics, and written narrative to explain each project
      • Process images and work that expresses design thinking are encouraged
      • Include at least one project completed individually (not a group project)
      • If including group projects, describe your role in the project
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  • 2027 Scholarships

    Please closely review eligibility before applying for a scholarship. Direct all questions to candice@af-oregon.org. 

    Please review our AI & Authenticity Guidelines for Scholarship Applicants before starting on your application.

  • Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship

    (pronounced sha-glal)

    Renewable $10,000 scholarship for non-graduating Indigenous students of U.S. states and territories, pursuing a degree in art, design, or architecture at an Oregon public university. Learn more.

    Eligibility:

    • Ethnically identify as Indigenous of U.S. states and/or territories including Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and U.S. Territories including Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands
    • Pursuing a degree in art, design, or architecture at an Oregon public university during the 2027-28 school year (see the list of eligible schools and programs)
      • Incoming freshman or transfer student accepted to an eligible school starting Fall 2027 or before
      • Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at an eligible school
      • Students graduating before Fall 2027 are not eligible
    • Enrollment status = Full-Time or 3/4 Time for the 2027-28 school year – Fall, Winter, and Spring terms
  • Are you applying and eligible for the Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship?*
    • Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship 
    • 0/1000

    • Tsagaglalal Work Samples (2-4 for undergraduate students, 3-5 for graduate students)

      Showcase creative projects in art, design, architecture or other fields that reflect your interests, skills, and passions. Work samples may include project images, graphics, video, and audio created inside or outside of school.

      Work Sample Requirements:

      • Submit each work sample as a PDF (maximum 20 MB and 3 pages per project).
      • Process images, iterative sketches, and other evidence of design thinking are encouraged.
      • For each work sample, provide a 3-5 sentence description in the application form. Explain your creative process, why the project is meaningful to you, and its context (i.e. class assignment, self-directed project, or group effort). For group projects, describe your role and contributions.
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    • Verification of Indigenous Heritage

      Provide one form of documentation OR if you have none, submit a 200-word (maximum) description of your Indigenous heritage.

      AFO asks for verification to ensure scholarship funds are benefiting our target demographics. Please contact candice@af-oregon.org with any questions or concerns about verification requirements.

      Documentation examples:

      • Tribal enrollment/membership card or documentation
      • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) document recognizing applicant as American Indian/Alaska Native
      • Hawaiian ancestry verification such as birth certificate, OHA Hawaiian Registry, Department of Hawaiian Home Land lease (DHHL), or Kamehameha Schools Hoʻoulu Hawaiian Data Center Verification Letter
      • Letter issued by a Tribe on Tribal letterhead
      • Genealogical Records
    • I would like to submit verification of my Indigenous heritage by:*
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    • Proof of Enrollment

      Incoming freshman or transfer student: Upload your acceptance letter to an eligible university for the 2027-28 school year

      Current university student: Upload a copy of your transcript showing your degree program and GPA

      No minimum GPA requirement – students with a GPA lower than 2.00 for undergraduate students and 3.00 for graduate students will be asked to participate in their school’s required workshops and academic coaching

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  • 2027 Scholarships

    Please closely review eligibility before applying for a scholarship. Direct all questions to candice@af-oregon.org. 

    Please review our AI & Authenticity Guidelines for Scholarship Applicants before starting on your application.

  • Hermann Colas, Jr. Legacy Scholarship

    $5,000 scholarship for Black and Latin(x) undergraduate students pursuing a 4-year degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture at an Oregon community college or university. Learn more.

    Eligibility:

    • Identify as Black and/or Latin(x)
    • Incoming freshman or current undergraduate student pursuing a 4-year degree, enrolled in an Oregon community college or university for the 2027-28 school year
    • Pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture
    • Desire to make a positive impact within the built community
  • Are you applying and eligible for the Hermann Colas, Jr. Legacy Scholarship?*
    • Hermann Colas, Jr. Legacy Scholarship 
    • 0/500

    • Colas Work Sample

      Select a project from your coursework or extracurricular/field experience that you are proud of. We welcome work from across all three disciplines, whether it highlights creative design, technical engineering, or construction management. Your sample can include a mix of images, design graphics, technical drawings, project schedules, site photos, data visualizations, or written reports. If possible, we encourage you to feature a project that highlights a positive community impact on the built environment.

      Work Sample Requirements:

      • Submit your work sample as a PDF (maximum 20 MB and 3 pages).
      • Process images, iterative sketches, and other evidence of design thinking or project development are encouraged.
      • Include a maximum 300-word narrative explaining your project. Address the following:
        • Core Challenge: What problem, design brief, or technical constraint were you trying to solve?
        • Impact & Significance: What was the outcome of the project, and why is it significant to the future of the architecture, engineering, or construction industry?
        • Context: Was the project a class assignment, personal project, or other? Was it completed individually or in a group? If it was a group project, clearly define your specific role and contributions.
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    • If you are a community college student, do you intend to transfer to a 4-year university to receive your bachelor’s degree?
    • Are you an international student?*
    • Are you interested in internship opportunities?*

  • 2027 Scholarships

    Please closely review eligibility before applying for a scholarship. Direct all questions to candice@af-oregon.org. 

    Please review our AI & Authenticity Guidelines for Scholarship Applicants before starting on your application.

  • PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship

    Renewable $5,000 scholarship for undergraduate students marginalized by ethnicity and/or gender, pursuing engineering with a passion for climate justice at an accredited 4-year university in the United States. Learn more.

    Eligibility:

    • Identify as a person of a marginalized ethnicity and/or gender including Black, Indigenous, person of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming
    • Incoming freshman, transfer, and/or undergraduate student pursuing a 4-year degree at a U.S. college or university for the 2027-28 school year
    • Pursuing or intending to pursue an accredited degree in engineering: mechanical, electrical, renewable energy, architectural, or civil
    • Desire to use climate action and engineering to make a positive impact
    • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Are you applying and eligible for the PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship?*

  • Please stop completing this application. You indicated that you are NOT applying or eligible for the Hatfield, Hart, Tsagaglalal, Colas, or PAE Scholarships. As a result, you are not eligible to complete this application or be considered for an AFO Scholarship. To be considered, you must apply for at least one of the five scholarships and submit the corresponding requirements. Thank you.

    Please direct all questions to candice@af-oregon.org.

    • PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship 
    • 0/500

  • Financial Information

    Please direct all questions to candice@af-oregon.org. 

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  • FAFSA Submission Summary

    One or more of the scholarships that you applied to requires financial information.

    Here are instructions on how to access your FAFSA Submission Summary. Please contact candice@af-oregon.org with any questions or concerns.

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  • Are you paying for in-state or out-of-state tuition?*

  • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

    AI tools are rapidly changing how we work, study, and research. We would love your feedback in this optional survey to help us understand if and how students use this technology during the application process.

    We are gathering this data for research purposes only. Your responses are completely confidential, will not be shared with scholarship selection committees, and will have zero impact on your application. We deeply value your honesty!

    Please direct all questions to candice@af-oregon.org.

  • How and to what extent did AI assist you during this application process? Select all that apply:
  • In your opinion, what is an acceptable level of AI use for scholarship applications?

  • Additional Information

    Please direct all questions to candice@af-oregon.org.

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