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ZGF 2024 Norm Zimmer Scholarship

ZGF Architects
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ZGF Norm Zimmer Scholarship in partnership with The Oregon Community Foundation  

Established in 2004, in memory of ZGF founding partner Norm Zimmer, the Norm Zimmer Scholarship exemplifies Norm’s spirit and devotion to design, community, and life-long learning. With this guiding ethos in mind, each year one student is selected to receive $10,000 for university tuition and fees, and a 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.

ZGF is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage under-represented minorities and women to apply for the scholarship.

This year’s application window is now open and closes on February 1st, 2024.

To apply, review requirements and go to our online portal linked below.

 Eligibility:

Open to current students 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 2024. Valid graduation dates from current programs can include both winter (December) of 2024 or spring (April / May) of 2025.

Apply Online:

Applications for the scholarship must be completed by 5pm PST on February 1st, 2024.

Complete the application and upload the following materials to our scholarship portal.

1.  Resume

2.  Academic Portfolio

  • Include (5) examples of academic design work with written descriptions (5 projects maximum). All examples (conceptual sketches, three-dimensional views, etc.) should be produced in a manner that is readable and legible.
  • Original work is preferred. Work done with a single partner may be submitted, but it must include a description of the applicant’s specific contribution.
  • Acceptable formats: Upload (1) file with projects combined in a single PDF (max 9MB file size), or a link to online portfolio in format stated above.

3.    One page essay

  • Please describe how you hope to positively impact the world through design (1 page maximum).

4.    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.

5.    Final Video Submission

  • Finalists will be notified to submit a personal 3-minute video introducing themselves to the judges.

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:

November 1, 2023 - Scholarship portal opens

February 1, 2024 - Complete applications are due by 5pm PST

Spring 2024 - Winner notified

Summer 2024 - Internship with ZGF Architects

Fall 2024 - Scholarship fund distributed to university to be applied toward tuition and fees

Questions? 

Email scholarship@zgf.com