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The Wisconsin Architects Foundation offers several scholarship opportunities to support architecture students across Wisconsin, helping reduce financial barriers and strengthen the future of the profession. Programs include merit scholarships for Wisconsin Technical College System students, annual scholarships awarded through UW–Milwaukee’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning (SARUP), and the Dream Spaces Scholarship — a full-tuition scholarship created to support students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing architecture at UW–Milwaukee.
Through these efforts, WAF has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to Wisconsin architecture students while continuing its mission to invest in architectural education and the next generation of design leaders.
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“I am truly grateful for the generosity of the donors who make this possible, and I deeply appreciate their investment in my future.”
-Sara Sunna
UWM SARUP Graduate + WAF Scholarship Recipient
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“College is expensive and this scholarship will help me afford the price of materials and textbooks it allows me to reach my design potential.”
-Lorna Langan
UWM SARUP Student + WAF Scholarship Recipient
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“I am deeply grateful to the donors for their generosity and belief in students like me. Your support inspires me to continue striving for excellence and to one day give back, just as you have done for me.”
-Chuka Ohoh
UWM SARUP Graduate + WAF Scholarship Recipient
Building a More Equitable World
WAF believes that the minds that design the future of the world should represent its occupants. The Dream Spaces Scholarship is a 4-year, full-ride scholarship funded by WAF, dedicated to fostering diversity in the field of architecture by supporting individuals from underrepresented populations in Wisconsin through their architectural education.
Technical School Scholarships
2026 Applications Closed
Merit-based scholarships are available to students pursuing a degree in architecture through Technical Colleges based in Wisconsin.
SARUP Scholarships
Applications Closed Until 2027
WAF provides $25,000 in scholarships each year to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Architecture & Urban Planning. Students can apply directly through UWM.
Dream Spaces Scholarship
Applications Open Fall 2026WAF is offering a full-tuition paid scholarship to UWM's School of Architecture & Urban Planning for one Wisconsin student per year from a demographic that is presently underrepresented in architecture education.
