Connecticut Architecture Foundation Scholarships

The Connecticut Architecture Foundation Inc. was established by the Connecticut Chapter of The American Institute of Architects in 1978. This organization’s mission is to raise the public awareness of, and expectations for, Architecture and the built environment. We accomplish these goals through the funding of programs in education, scholarship, mentorship, and research. Our administration of the Foundation’s Scholarship Programs is an important part of that work.

Eligibility

In order to be considered for a Jane and Kevin Roche, a Charles DuBose Memorial, a Suzanne Sheng Memorial or a Connecticut Architecture Foundation Scholarship candidates must:

• Have completed two years in a NAAB-accredited architecture program leading to a B. Arch degree by June 2025
• OR be a student who is currently enrolled in non-accredited undergraduate program but accepted to a NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture program (M. Arch)
• OR be currently enrolled in an NAAB-accredited Master program (M. Arch)
• Be a full-time student
• Demonstrate some connection to the state of Connecticut (residence, school, work, etc.)

Jane and Kevin Roche Scholarship

The Jane & Kevin Roche Scholarship fund was established in 2022 by the children of Jane and Kevin Roche to celebrate the lives and achievements of their parents. Students who have completed two years in accredited undergraduate architectural programs or who have been accepted into an accredited graduate program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a Connecticut-based architectural program or who are Connecticut residents.

Charles DuBose Memorial Scholarship

The Charles DuBose Scholarship Fund was established in 1986 by DuBose Associates, Inc. of Hartford, Connecticut in memory of Charles DuBose, FAIA. Students who have completed two years in NAAB-accredited undergraduate architecture programs or have been accepted into an accredited graduate program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Connecticut residents are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students at the University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Fontainebleau summer program.

Suzanne Sheng Memorial Scholarship 

In 1997, the Sheng family generously established a memorial scholarship fund in loving memory of Suzanne Sheng who was a Connecticut architect working with James Lawler, FAIA at the time of her death. The first scholarship award from the fund was in 2002. Students who have completed two years in NAAB-accredited undergraduate architecture programs or have been accepted into a NAAB-accredited graduate program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Connecticut residents are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students at Cornell University.

The Connecticut Architecture Foundation Scholarship

The CAF offers scholarships funded from the proceeds of our own fundraising efforts and from our generous sponsors. This scholarship is granted to students with the goal of furthering the mission of the Connecticut Architecture Foundation: to raise public awareness and expectations of Architecture and the built environment. Students who have completed two years in an NAAB-accredited undergraduate architecture program or have been accepted into a NAAB-accredited graduate program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Connecticut residents are encouraged to apply.