ZGF 2023 Emerging Black Architects Scholarship
ZGF Emerging Black Architects Scholarship in partnership with The Oregon Community Foundation
ZGF proudly presents the 3rd year of our Emerging Black Architects and Design scholarship to support Black students currently enrolled in Architecture and Design programs in the US. In 2020, ZGF Staff raised $160,000 on Juneteenth and partnered with ZGF's leadership to create a lasting opportunity to aid Black students in their path to becoming professionals in architecture and design. Two students who identify as Black or African American will be selected to receive $5,000 each to be applied toward university tuition and fees. Both students will be offered an optional paid internship with ZGF.
ZGF is committed to supporting the next generation of designers and we encourage all interested applicants across Architectural, Interior, Urban, or Landscape design to apply. We are looking for students who display a commitment to their craft and a dedication to personal development in their chosen field.
This year’s application window is now open and closes on February 17th, 2023.
To apply, review requirements and go to our online portal linked below.
Eligibility:
Open to current students who identify as Black or African American and are enrolled and entering their final year of an accredited architecture (NAAB), interior design (CIDA), urban planning and design (PAB), or landscape architecture (LAAB) program in the United States in the fall of 2023. Valid graduation dates from current programs can include both winter (December) of 2023 or spring (April / May) of 2024.
Apply Online:
Applications for the scholarship must be completed by 11pm PST on February 17th, 2023.
Complete the application and upload the following materials to our scholarship portal.
1. Resume
2. One Advanced Level Design Project
- One project limited to (5) pages maximum with a written description of the project (250 words).
- Individual work is highly preferred.
- Work done with a single partner may be submitted, and it must include a description of the applicant’s specific contribution and a letter of support from the applicant’s collaborative partner.
- Preferred layout is 11x17 landscape.
One Page Essay
- How will you impact your community through your unique lived experience and as a design professional (500 words maximum)
Letter of Recommendation
- Written by a faculty member with direct knowledge of your work, addressing your talent, and passion for the field of architecture and design.
3. Final Video Submission
- Finalists will be invited to submit a digital video that introduces themselves to the scholarship committee and present their project.
Internship:
The winner of the scholarship is eligible for a paid internship for the duration of (10) weeks in one of the firm's five US office locations.*
*The internship is optional and not a requirement of the scholarship. The internship is dependent on work authorization in the US. Individuals with work authorization in Canada may request an internship in our Vancouver, BC Office.
Timeline:
January 2023 - Scholarship portal opens
February 17, 2023 - Complete applications are due by 11pm PST
Spring 2023 - Winner notified
Summer 2023 - Internship with ZGF Architects
Fall 2023 - Scholarship fund distributed to university to be applied toward tuition and fees
Questions?
Email scholarship@zgf.com