WVFA Scholarship
Offered by West Virginia Foundation for Architecture
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Overview
Statewide architecture scholarship from the West Virginia Foundation for Architecture, typically $2,000–$6,000. For West Virginia residents in or entering a NAAB-accredited architecture program. Applications close November 5, 2026.
What you receive
Eligibility as published
Residency Must be a resident of West Virginia, as defined by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s Rules and Policies. Educational Requirements Completed six or more semesters in a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited undergraduate Bachelor of Architecture program, or Enrolled or accepted into a NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program. Students pursuing a pre-professional Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture are also eligible if their institution offers a NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program, and they have completed six or more semesters of undergraduate studies.
- Sponsor eligibilityRequiredResidency Must be a resident of West Virginia, as defined by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s Rules and Policies. Educational Requirements Completed six or more semesters in a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited undergraduate Bachelor of Architecture program, or Enrolled or accepted into a NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program. Students pursuing a pre-professional Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture are also eligible if their institution offers a NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program, and they have completed six or more semesters of undergraduate studies.
- State residency requirementRequiredWest Virginia
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- ResumeRésumé: Educational background, employment history, extracurricular activities, and relevant travel/professional experience.
- Letter of recommendationLetter of Recommendation: From a faculty member (may mailed or sent separately by the faculty member to AIA WV via submit@aiawv.org).
- Design projectDesign Work Example: A link to your of your portfolio of architectural work
- Statement or essayCover Letter: Introduce yourself, explain why you are applying, your professional goals, and why you feel you are deserving of the scholarship.
- Official transcriptOfficial Transcript: As of May 30 (Graduate students must also include undergraduate transcripts. New Master’s students must upload an acceptance letter.) Mailed to our PO Box by your institution.
- Admission acceptanceNew Master’s students must upload an acceptance letter.
- Semifinalist interviewSemi-finalists will be invited for an interview and portfolio presentation during the December holiday recess
Timeline
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- Application deadline
Nov 5, 20268 days left
Sponsor-confirmed calendar date.
Key facts
- Value
- $2,000–$6,000
- Deadline
Nov 5, 20268 days left
Sponsor-confirmed calendar date.- Location
- Not location specific
- Citizenship
- Not restricted as published
- Accreditation
- NAAB
Source and record quality
Always apply on the sponsor's own site. WVFA Scholarship
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- Named sponsor — confirmedListed by West Virginia Foundation for Architecture.
- Official source on file — confirmedFacts trace back to WVFA Scholarship.
- Current cycle confirmed — confirmedCycle status: 2026.
- Deadline confirmed — confirmedThe date comes from the sponsor, not an estimate.
- Award value published — confirmed$2,000–$6,000
- Application link published — confirmedYou'll apply on the sponsor's own website, not here.
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