Applications will open November 2024 with a February 2025 deadline. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated.
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.
AFO’s 1998 Honored Citizen, Senator Mark O. Hatfield, remains one of Oregon’s most respected and admired statesmen. His contributions to Oregon and the country are many, including funding for dozens of important public buildings throughout Oregon. Senator Hatfield passed away in 2011.
In honor of the late Senator’s own interest in architectural design and commitment to service, AFO’s Senator Mark O. Hatfield Architectural Award was established in 1998 to annually recognize an Oregon architecture student for their design promise and community service.
AFO encourages Oregon architecture students with a passion for serving their community through thoughtful, collaborative, community centered design to apply for the Hatfield Architectural Award. An essay and portfolio of work must represent the candidate’s commitment to community service and design excellence.
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility
- Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in University of Oregon or Portland State University architecture program (students graduating this school year are eligible to apply)
- Commitment to community service outside of school and relative to applicant’s community
- Demonstrated ability for quality architectural design
Application Requirements
Please submit the following through our AFO Scholarship application form:
- 500-word (maximum) essay: Outline your experience with community service and how you aspire to use architecture and design to address a challenge facing either your specific community or Oregonians in general. How does your experience and aspirations support the mission of AFO?
- Design portfolio: Your portfolio is an opportunity to showcase your passions and projects that you are proud of, including work created during and/or outside of school. Portfolio shall feature architecture projects and can feature creative arts, building and community focused projects. Process images and work that expresses design thinking is encouraged.
- PDF file (50 MB maximum)
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Feature three projects (see intent above)
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Include images, graphics and written narrative to explain each project
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10 pages maximum
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Include at least one project completed individually (not a group project)
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If including group projects, describe your role in the project
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If applicable, please include a project illustrating an architectural design that responds to a community need or challenge
- Two letters of recommendation addressing your achievements, potential in design and commitment to community service – letters must not exceed one page and must be emailed directly by the recommender to candice@af-oregon.org. Letters should not be from a direct peer or friend.
- One letter from a community member
- Second letter can be from architectural faculty or another person of your choice
If you are not able to submit your application electronically, please print and mail it to AFO, PO Box 40230, Portland, OR 97240. We will accept mailed applications postmarked by the deadline.
The criteria for AFO Scholarships includes a consideration for need, although need is not a prerequisite. Undergraduate and graduate students are evaluated based on the merits of their experience. Previous applicants who have not received an award are welcomed and encouraged to reapply.
Award Notification
Applications are evaluated by a committee of AFO representatives. Applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision in April.
Scholarship recipients are asked to attend our annual AFO Scholars Reception to receive their awards in the Spring. The event is attended by members of the architecture/engineering/construction community from across the state and celebrates the hard work and accomplishments of the Scholars.
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Questions?
Contact:
Candice Agahan
Education Program Manager
candice@af-oregon.org
503-542-3823
Scholarship Workshops & Resources
During our workshops we 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. Workshops are free and open to eligible scholarship candidates.
2025 workshop dates will be announced in the fall.
Additional Resources
2024 Virtual Workshop Recording
Scholar Spotlight
“I am devoted to working with underrepresented communities toward creating equitable architectural spaces; this is why I became a co-founder of NOMA PDX, a non-profit organization for minority architects, working to uplift minority voices in architecture.”