AFO Scholarships support future design and building professionals and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to participate in the process of designing and building our world. We currently award four scholarships for students studying design and building professions in Oregon. Learn more about AFO Scholarships.

Attend one or both workshops to learn more about the following scholarships that are currently open for applications through February 25:

Hatfield Architectural Award: $5,000 scholarship for undergraduate and graduate architecture students attending University of Oregon or Portland State University who express commitment to community service
William Hart Scholarship: $5,000 scholarship for BIPOC Graduate and Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) students entering their last year at University of Oregon or Portland State University (graduating in 2025)
Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship: Renewable $10,000 scholarship for Native American, Alaskan Native, and Hawaiian Native non-graduating students pursuing a degree in Art or Architecture at Portland State University

What to expect: During these workshops we will cover eligibility, the application process, and how to prepare a successful application. Attendees will receive tips and feedback on scholarship essays, portfolios/work samples, and more. You are welcome to attend one or both workshops and don’t need to attend the first workshop to attend the second. Workshops are free and open to eligible scholarship candidates.

Virtual Workshop: Wednesday, January 24, 5-6:30pm, Zoom
Portland Workshop: Monday, February 19, 5:30-7pm, Carleton Hart Architecture, 630 SW 5th Ave #400, Portland, OR 97204
Scholarship Application Deadline: Sunday, February 25, 11:59pm PT, access the application .

Interested in learning more about our PCC Architecture + Interior Design Scholarship? Sign up for a workshop through PCC and apply by February 1, here.