Mentored Scholars Program (MSP) Architecture, Design, and Interior Architecture

In addition to the scholarship funds, the awardees will receive mentoring from a designated faculty member on academic and professional development as well as opportunities for participating in social and cultural events with peer scholarship recipients. The scholarship is determined by the qualified candidates’ financial need, Pell Grant eligibility, first generation college student status, and Title IV high school background. Once granted, the scholarship will continue until the recipients graduate in the selected degree program if they maintain the minimum GPA and other advising engagements required for the scholarship.

Award
Varies usually $1,000.00 per year per student
Deadline
10/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please describe in 200-500 words how you may benefit in becoming an architect, interior architect, or a designer (as applicable to your selected major) by participating in this Mentored Scholarship Program in architecture, interior architecture, and design.
  2. Upload a resume
  3. Is there anything else that you feel is important for the selection committee to know as it considers your application?
  4. Statement: please read this section carefully and check box below. The box below must be checked for your application to be considered complete and eligible for consideration
    • 1. I understand that my academic record will be reviewed to determine my academic eligibility. I understand that if I am selected to receive a scholarship, my award is contingent upon enrollment as a student in the KU School of Architecture & Design who is in good academic standing.
    • 2. I hereby certify any award(s) received by me through the MSP-Architecture and Design will be used solely for expenses related to continued full-time enrollment (minimum 12 hours per semester for undergraduate students). I understand if I drop below the minimum hours required for full-time status, I may not receive the scholarship.
    • 3. I understand that if I drop below the minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA requirement, I may not receive the scholarship.
    • 4. I understand that participation and engagement with the faculty mentors and program coordinators is a requirement to maintain the scholarship, including prompt responses to email and attending Architecture and Design faculty and staff mentoring events.
    • 5. I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee I will receive scholarships & acceptance to MSP-Architecture and Design