Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship

Name: Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship

Award Amount: $5,000 and one year of professional mentorship with Yann Weymouth, FAIA

Information and Eligibility:
The Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship honors exceptional graduate students of architecture whose work embodies the intersection of sustainability, resilience, wellness, and beauty. Established through the Architects Foundation, this prestigious award provides both financial support and a rare opportunity for direct mentorship with world-renowned architect Yann Weymouth, FAIA — the visionary designer behind projects such as the Salvador Dalí Museum and the U.S. Capitol’s East Front. This scholarship champions design excellence that advances architectural innovation while honoring the planet and human well-being.

The program identifies graduate students who demonstrate not only technical proficiency and academic distinction but also a deep understanding of how thoughtful design can elevate communities, protect the environment, and foster wellness. Recipients join a growing network of scholars and mentors committed to integrating sustainability and design beauty within the architectural profession.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Academic Standing: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Education Level: Must be a graduate student currently enrolled in a NAAB-accredited architecture program.
• Reapplication: Previous recipients may reapply in subsequent years if they continue to meet eligibility requirements.

Application Requirements:

• Comprehensive Essay: A 1,200-word essay describing how the applicant’s studies, design philosophy, or projects explore the intersection of sustainability, resilience, wellness, and beauty. The essay should illustrate personal inspiration, professional goals, and the role of architecture in addressing modern challenges.
• Professional Résumé: Detailing academic background, work experience, design achievements, leadership roles, and community involvement.
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of reference from academic or professional mentors who can speak to the applicant’s design talent, innovation, and commitment to the principles of sustainability and human-centered architecture. Letters should be addressed to the “Selection Committee.”
• Portfolio: 5–15 digital portfolio files that demonstrate design excellence, innovation, and environmental responsibility. Submissions should align with the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Design Excellence Framework.

Selection Criteria:

• Strength of essay and clarity of design philosophy relating to sustainability, resilience, and wellness.
• Quality, innovation, and impact of design portfolio submissions.
• Academic achievement and leadership in architectural education.
• Potential to influence the profession through research, creativity, and ethical practice.

Additional Details:

• The scholarship recipient receives one-on-one mentorship from Yann Weymouth for the duration of the scholarship year, offering career guidance, project insight, and professional development support.
• The $5,000 award may be applied toward tuition, materials, or research directly related to the recipient’s graduate studies.
• Applicants are encouraged to highlight how their architectural vision merges aesthetic beauty with environmental responsibility and human wellness.

Deadline:

• Application Period: November through January
• Award Announcement: Recipients are notified following the spring selection meeting.

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