ALNNJ Scholarships

AIA Architects League of Northern New Jersey offers scholarships for current college and high school students from Bergen, Hudson, Passaic and Sussex Counties who will be attending an NAAB accredited Architecture School this Fall. This annual program is made possible through proceeds from our fundraising events and with the generous contributions of our annual sponsors.

Scholarship applications are now being accepted and the deadline to submit is TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026 at 5PM. All applications are available online.

Click here to apply if you are currently a college student!

Click here to apply if you are currently a high school student!

Scholarship Awards for College Students

Scholarship applications are now being accepted and the deadline to submit is TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026 at 5PM. All applications are available online.

Click here to apply if you are currently a college student.

PLEASE CONSULT THE ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT APPLICATION FOR ALL APPLICATION DETAILS. 

The following awards are available for current college students:

Clarence Tabor Memorial Scholarship Award
Awarded to undergraduate students entering their fifth year or to graduate students, and is based on scholastic excellence, attitude toward the profession, probable success as an architect, and need for financial assistance.

Albert O. Halse Memorial Award
Awarded to undergraduate students for excellence in architectural delineation and/or architectural models.

Architects League Scholastic Achievement Award
Awarded to undergraduate & graduate students for scholastic excellence in architectural design.

For biographical information on Clarence Tabor and Albert Halse, click here.

The total awards money available for architectural scholarships for college students is up to $6,000. All awards are given at the committee’s discretion and amounts can vary. A check is mailed directly to the recipient’s school and only students of accredited Architecture Schools are eligible. Not sure your architecture school is accredited? Go to NAAB.org to find out.

College Students must have a permanent residence in the geographic territory of ALNNJ (Bergen County, Hudson County, Passaic County and Sussex County).

Things you’ll need to complete your application:

• Contact information including an active email address
• Your Resume / Biography. This should be a one page typed outline that lists your accomplishments and experiences relevant to this scholarship application
• Official transcript from your College
• A short essay explaining in your own words what you hope to accomplish as an architect
• Two recommendation letters, one from your school and another from a non-academic source
• Examples of your work (your portfolio) - applicants are encouraged to include diverse examples of their work; creativity in content and presentation is strongly encouraged
  

Click here to learn about past Architects League Scholarship recipients

Scholarship Awards for High School Students

Scholarship applications are now being accepted and the deadline to submit is TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026 at 5PM. All applications are available online.

Click here to apply if you are currently a high school student!

PLEASE CONSULT THE ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT APPLICATION FOR ALL APPLICATION DETAILS. 

Eligibility: High School Seniors who live or attend high school in our geographic territory (Bergen, Hudson, Passaic & Sussex Counties) and have been accepted to an NAAB Accredited Architecture Program at a college in the United States or U.S. Territory.  Not sure your architecture school is accredited? Go to NAAB.org to find out. All applications must be submitted online. Applications will remain editable until the submission deadline.

Please submit all questions about your ALNNJ Scholarship program application to the ALNNJ Scholarship Committee at [email protected]

High School Applicants must reside or attend high school in the geographic territory of the ALNNJ (Bergen County, Hudson County, Passaic County and Sussex County.)

Things you’ll need to complete your application:

• Contact information including an active email address
• Your Resume / Biography. This should be a one page typed outline that lists your accomplishments and experiences relevant to this scholarship application
• Official transcript from your High School
• A short essay explaining in your own words what you hope to accomplish as an architect
• Two recommendation letters, one from your school and another from a non-academic source
• Examples of your work (your portfolio) such as personal artwork, drawings, graphics, photographs and/or architectural design projects - applicants are encouraged to include diverse examples of their work; creativity in content and presentation is strongly encouraged
  

Click here to learn about past Architects League Scholarship recipients

AIA Diversity Statement:

The American Institute of Architects, as part of the global community, champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a better environment for all. Achieving this vision has a direct impact on the relevance of our profession and the world's prosperity, health, and future.