The School of Architecture selects students annually for a number of scholarships, which have been created especially for architecture students. Scholarships are based on academic merit; some are also based on financial need. A list of all available scholarships, criteria and special requirements are detailed below. Award amounts will vary from year to year.
The application process is now open for scholarships in academic year 2025-2026. Click here to apply.
Internship Award
CONNIE CALDWELL SUMMER INTERNSHIP AWARD
A generous gift by the deGraffenried Foundation, spearheaded by four Syracuse University alumni, established the Connie Caldwell Summer Internship Award in honor of Syracuse Architecture’s former director of Career Services. The award will assist with living expenses associated with an internship for one full-time architecture student each summer.
GENERAL PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are awarded for study on and off-campus and can be used to assist funding for study abroad/study away based on eligibility as listed in the descriptions of each award.
ARCHITECTURE FAMILIES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established to provide scholarship and financial assistance to undergraduate students with the greatest need, with preference given to students enrolled in their second year or higher.
ROBERT W. CUTLER SCHOLARSHIP
Established in memory of Robert Cutler (Class of 1928), one of the early principals at the firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. This scholarship is awarded to graduate and undergraduate student(s) based on financial need, character, and academic merit. (Does not exclude study abroad and study away.)
MYRON A. JORDAN SCHOLARSHIP
Established in memory of alumnus Myron Jordan (class of 1928), this scholarship is awarded to graduate and undergraduate student(s) with criteria that includes financial need, academic merit, and top-achieving qualities. The award can be used to provide room, board, books and other necessities, as well as to defray tuition in part or whole. (Does not exclude study abroad and study away.)
ALFRED L. KASKEL SCHOLARSHIP
The Kaskel Scholarship was created by two Syracuse University alumni in memory of their father, Alfred L. Kaskel. This scholarship is awarded to one undergraduate student and one graduate student annually for the final year of study in their first professional degree program at full-time status. It is based on academic merit and professional promise.
KERMIT J. LEE JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was named in honor of beloved faculty member Kermit J. Lee, Jr, a graduate of the Class of 1957 at Syracuse University. This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student entering their third year and for each subsequent years of study. Eligible students must exhibit financial need and academic merit, maintain at least a 2.8 GPA each year while also “demonstrating the qualities of professional promise, leadership, inventiveness and service embodied by Professor Emeritus Kermit J. Lee Jr.”
BRIAN C. WEST SCHOLAR AWARD
This scholarship is named after Brian C. West ’97, founder of the Society of Multicultural Architects & Designers (SMAD), which evolved into the Syracuse Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS). This award provides support for undergraduate students who have completed their third year, with a minimum 2.7 GPA, to pursue a summer professional internship or study away/study abroad opportunity. A short essay explaining use of the scholarship funds is required and should be sent to Sherry Hayes at slhayes@syr.edu.
global experience scholarships
There are eight global experience scholarships available, which generate multiple awards to support students exclusively for study abroad and/or study away programs. Please note, for full consideration, the student must be accepted for a study abroad/study away program during the academic year of which the scholarship is being offered.
FERNANDEZ AND DE ANGEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2024 by Alexander Fernández, AIA ’94, G’97 and Yanel de Angel, FAIA G’99. This scholarship is awarded to one undergraduate student enrolled in the School of Architecture with demonstrated financial need who is participating in a semester abroad, with preference to those studying in Florence, Italy.
SADÉ T. LEWIS ’15 LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, created by SaDé Lewis, Class of 2015, is awarded to a third or fourth year undergraduate student enrolled in the School of Architecture, who is participating in a study abroad or study away program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
LOSTRITTO FAMILY GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2024 by Jeannine Lostritto ’90 (University Trustee) and Glenn Lostritto, this scholarship is awarded to third- or fourth-year undergraduate student(s) enrolled in the School of Architecture with preference to students participating in a study abroad or study away program with demonstrated financial need.
LOUIS JAY MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established to honor alumnus Louis Jay Masters, who graduated from the School of Architecture in 1989. Masters often noted the profound impact of his experiences studying abroad in London during his time as a Syracuse Architecture student. This scholarship is available to undergraduates only, based on financial need, to support participation in study abroad programs.
PETER J. MOORE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was created to honor alumnus Peter Moore, Class of 1962, who was known for his outstanding free-hand sketches while traveling abroad. This scholarship is awarded to one current third-year undergraduate student to support study abroad or study away during their fourth year; requires a 3.0 minimum GPA and demonstrated financial need.
DEAN FREDERICK W. REVELS ENDOWMENT FUND
Established by students in memory of Frederick W. Revels, former faculty member and Director of the School from 1895 to 1937. This fund provides scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students studying abroad or away, based on financial need and academic merit.
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 150 GLOBAL STUDY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by Bernard Armstrong, Class of 1985, in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the School of Architecture. The scholarship is awarded to one undergraduate student entering their third or fourth year of study, with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to a student participating in a semester abroad in Florence, Italy.
DOUG WHITNEY ’80 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Doug Whitney (Class of 1980), this scholarship is awarded to one undergraduate student entering their third or fourth year with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to a student who is participating in a semester abroad or away. Applicants are required to send a statement as to why they are applying for the scholarship and how it will assist them with their chosen semester abroad or away. Send statement to Sherry Hayes at slhayes@syr.edu.
DOCUMENTATION OF NEED
Applications for undergraduate scholarships and awards are subject to review by the University’s Financial Aid Office. Since financial need is a selection criterion for nearly all of these awards, applicants must document financial need in one of two ways. U.S. citizens and permanent residents must have a completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file at the University’s Financial Aid Office.
International students who do not have a FAFSA on file must explain their financial need in a short statement and have documentation available if the selection committee should request it. If you are not sure whether you have a FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid Office, please call 1-800-433-3243 to see if you registered to send a FAFSA to Syracuse University.
