CIEF SCHOLARSHIPS IN ARCHITECTURE
DUE FEBRUARY 6, 2026
Founded in 1995, the CIEF Scholarships in Architecture is open to minority students pursuing a career in Architecture and is intended to help increase the representation of minorities in the Architecture profession. Two types of scholarships are offered including a five-year scholarship leading to a Bachelor or Master of Architecture and a Community College Scholarship for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor or Master of Architecture Program.
BACHELOR OR MASTER'S IN ARCHITECTURE
This scholarship is offered to minority students with a permanent California address and accepted by a college with a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB – www.naab.org). Each of the new or renewing scholarships has an annual $4,000 award per recipient to help defray tuition and expenses. Scholarship recipients who are progressing successfully toward their degree will continue to receive the $4,000 award annually, up to $20,000. Students accepted to an accredited architectural program in their first year or community college transfer students are eligible to apply. Click here to download the application for the 2026 CIEF Scholarships in Architecture. Applications are due by February 6, 2026.
BACHELOR OR MASTER'S IN ARCHITECTURE
This scholarship is offered to minority students with a permanent California address and accepted by a college with a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB – www.naab.org). Each of the new or renewing scholarships has an annual $4,000 award per recipient to help defray tuition and expenses. Scholarship recipients who are progressing successfully toward their degree will continue to receive the $4,000 award annually, up to $20,000. Students accepted to an accredited architectural program in their first year or community college transfer students are eligible to apply. Click here to download the application for the 2026 CIEF Scholarships in Architecture. Applications are due by February 6, 2026.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is offered to minority students with a permanent California address who will be attending a community college full-time. Preference will be given to students attending a community college with an articulated architectural program. Each of these new or renewing scholarships have an annual $2,000 award per recipient for up to three years while attending community college to help defray tuition and expenses (distributed $1,000 per semester upon showing proof of enrollment). Click here to download the application for the 2026 CIEF Scholarships in Architecture. Applications are due by February 6, 2026.
This scholarship is offered to minority students with a permanent California address who will be attending a community college full-time. Preference will be given to students attending a community college with an articulated architectural program. Each of these new or renewing scholarships have an annual $2,000 award per recipient for up to three years while attending community college to help defray tuition and expenses (distributed $1,000 per semester upon showing proof of enrollment). Click here to download the application for the 2026 CIEF Scholarships in Architecture. Applications are due by February 6, 2026.
DESIGN BUILD COMPETITON
DUE February 28, 2025 (SOCAL, HOUSTON & DFW)
DUE MARCH 21, 2025 (NORCAL)
This scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors who are actively involved in the 2025 Design Build Competition at the time of submission. Eligible candidates for the Design Build Scholarship shall demonstrate the intent to pursue a career in the built environment. One applicant for the Northern California Design Build Scholarship will be selected to receive the J. Wallace Building Trades Scholarship. Click here to apply.
SRBX MEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE MARCH 3, 2025
This scholarship is open to high school seniors, two or four-year college students at any level, or students attending trade school who are the children or grandchildren of an SRBX member company employee. Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing continuing education in any subject. This program was initiated in 2005. Click here to apply for the 2025 SRBX Member Scholarship. Applications are due by March 3, 2025. Students are limited to receiving one scholarship in their lifetime for this category.
LAMBERT FAMILY TRUST SCHOLARSHIP
DUE APRIL 12, 2024
The Lambert Family Trust Scholarship was established by Jim Lambert and his family. The purpose of the scholarship is to support students who have a desire to further their education in the construction trades either through entering a formal approved apprenticeship program or through continuing education at any approved construction trade program within the Los Rios College District. Awards will be made in the amount of $500 per student on TBD during the Industry Lunch at TBD. Click here for the Lambert Family Trust Scholarship Application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through April 12, 2024. Construction Management students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
CREATE MENTORING PROGRAM
DUE OCTOBER 31, 2025
This scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors who are actively involved with the Create Mentoring Program at the time of submission. Eligible candidates for the CREATE Scholarship shall demonstrate the intent to pursue a career in the built environment. For additional criteria and online application Click here. Applications are due by October 31, 2025.
CHICO STATE & SACRAMENTO STATE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE JANUARY 3, 2026
This scholarship is offered to upper division students in the Construction Management Program at California State University, Sacramento and Chico . Top CSUS candidates will be eligible to receive the Patrick McNamara Scholarship in Construction Management. Download Checklist here. To apply for the Chico State and Sacramento State Construction Management Scholarship Click here. Applications are due by January 3, 2025. Students are limited to receiving one scholarship in their lifetime for this category.
