SARUP Scholarships
You must be admitted to or enrolled in a UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning undergraduate or graduate program in order to be eligible for scholarships.
When to Apply
New Freshmen or Transfer Students
Incoming admitted undergraduate students may be eligible for scholarships based on review of the admission application, including personal statement and any submitted letters of recommendation. Completed admissions application must be on file by January 1 (New Freshmen) and January 15 (New Transfer).
New Graduate
Incoming admitted graduate students may be eligible for awards based on review of the academic record, letters of recommendation, reasons statement, and test scores. Selected students will be contacted by email prior to their first semester.
Continuing Students
Continuing students will receive an email to their UWM email account in the spring semester that includes the scholarship application.
These tuition scholarships are made possible by contributions from the American Institute of Architects [AIA], AIA Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Architects Foundation [WAF]. The AIA and WAF Scholarship Program combines national and state resources to increase the dollar amount of scholarship awards for professional degree candidates to help cover the rising costs of professional education.
Established in 2011 by alumni and friends, this scholarship recognizes the services of Bob Greenstreet as dean. The award supports student study abroad opportunities.
This memorial scholarship is awarded in honor of a dedicated alumnus and talented planning professional, Charles Causier. The recipient must be enrolled in the Urban Planning program, have an excellent academic and community involvement record, and demonstrate financial need. The award is funded through a bequest of the Causier estate and donations of others in his memory.
This scholarship is presented to a graduate-level student or upper-level undergraduate who shows evidence of a commitment to design and who exhibits the spirit of professionalism as demonstrated by Cherie Claussen throughout her career. The award was established by a generous endowment established by the late SARUP alumna, Cherie Claussen.
The Christopher Kidd & Associates Scholarship recognizes the commitment of UWM SARUP alumnus, Christopher Kidd, and his staff, to the development and support of UWM architecture program and young architects. Christopher Kidd & Associates is a Wisconsin-based firm providing full-service design, architectural, engineering and construction services throughout the U.S. for a wide range of clients.
The Milwaukee Chapter of CSI presents a scholarship to
a freshman, sophomore or junior architecture student
demonstrating academic merit. Candidates are identified
and selected each year by the BSAS Committee.
Sponsored by the Design Council, which includes leading architects, contractors, developers, manufacturers, attorneys, public officials and community citizens who financially and professionally support the goals of the School of Architecture & Urban Planning. Awarded to an M.Arch or MUP student who demonstrates academic merit.
The WAF seeks to attract, inspire and invest in the next generation of the profession, and we can help fund your college education with a scholarship that covers in-state tuition for a Wisconsin resident. Click here for more details.
This scholarship can be awarded to PhD, MS Arch, M.Arch or BSAS student
with academic merit, and preference for student studying healthcare design.
The Engberg Anderson Architects Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Fund are in support of student scholarships at SARUP with the goal of increasing diversity from under-represented population groups in the architect profession in southeastern Wisconsin. This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students in SARUP.
The purpose of this gift is to provide scholarship support to promote student diversity at the UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning within the undergraduate degree program in
Architecture.
This scholarship is awarded to a BSAS student in recognition of academic merit and is funded by the generous contributions of faculty, staff and supporters of the UWM School of Architecture & Urban Planning.
This major Wisconsin construction firm, founded in 1890, established this annual scholarship in 1994. This is awarded to SARUP undergraduate students who are under-represented in the Architecture program or profession. Those selected must reside in the City of Milwaukee, demonstrate financial need, and have interest in construction and the practical applications of architecture.
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Preservation Fund and awarded in honor of George Meyer’s interest in and study of historic preservation.
It is awarded to graduates of Milwaukee Public Schools who have demonstrated academic achievement.
This scholarship is awarded to highly qualified students in the undergraduate architecture program with a preference to students who reside outside the state of Wisconsin. The award is presented through a generous gift from SARUP alumnus and Boston architect, James Mellowes.
This award is a scholarship for first-year an undergraduate or transfer student with primary consideration given to motivation and desire to excel.
The John and Carolyn Peterson Scholarship is provided to a student who has demonstrated academic merit while enrolled in the Master of Urban Planning professional degree program. This scholarship is provided by the John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Trust through an endowment fund established at the UWM Foundation.
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning who are from an underrepresented racial or ethnic minority group. Qualified candidates will demonstrate financial need, outstanding design potential, and an interest in architecture of wholeness and community building. TKWA is committed to mentoring and empowering the next generation of architects; throughout the scholarship year, multiple mentoring meetings and job shadowing opportunities will be made available. Candidates will also be separately considered for TKWA’s paid internship program and potential student research stipend.
This scholarship has been in existence since 1990 and is named for Lillian and Willis Leenhouts, Milwaukee architects instrumental in the establishment of the School. In 1999, a circle of SARUP women alumni increased the award amount and pledged to become mentors to award-winners. The purpose of this award is to integrate culture, gender, and community into professional practice.
This scholarship can be awarded to SARUP graduate or undergraduate student with academic merit.
This scholarship is funded by generous contributions to the School from MSI General Corporation. This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates academic, design, technical merit, and an interest in the design-build process.
This scholarship is awarded to a new or currently enrolled M.Arch student in recognition of academic merit.
The Pella W&D of WI Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student studying architecture. Pella will host the recipient at professional events and job sites and offer mentoring and networking opportunities.
Awarded to a graduate architecture student who demonstrates academic, technical, and design merit. PRA is one of the largest architectural firms in Milwaukee with expertise in medical, educational facility and corporate design. Finalists chosen may be interviewed directly with PRA who intend to provide an internship opportunity over the summer and throughout the year. The firm has a long-standing record of the internship leading to full-time employment with the firm.
This scholarship is awarded to an M.Arch student who displays exemplary design and academic merit with an emphasis on building technology and construction. This award is funded by the Hunzinger Construction Company, a well-known, full-service general contractor in the Milwaukee area. The award is also partially funded by the Wisconsin Architects Foundation in honor of the company’s founder, Richard Hunzinger.
Awarded to a BSAS or M.Arch student with high academic achievement, to recognize design excellence. Rinka Architecture was established in 2006 by alumnus Matt Rinka and is currently one of the key change agents in Milwaukee. Van Buren Management owns and manages one of the largest corporate portfolios in the Milwaukee marketplace. The two firms understand the importance of nurturing creative minds to help solve tomorrow’s problems to ensure the future health, vitatlity and progress of our communities.
The Somerville Inc. Architecture Scholarship is presented to a graduate student demonstrating design excellence with strong graphic presentation skills. Somerville Inc., founded in 1946, is one of Wisconsin’s largest employee-owned architecture and engineering firms, with particular expertise in the design of educational and healthcare facilities.
This recognizes the legacy of Milwaukee’s renowned architect, Thomas “Mac” Slater, and is awarded to a student who demonstrates academic merit and evidence of commitment to design excellence. Acceptance of this award may lead to an internship at the office. Finalists may be interviewed by the firm.
This is an annual scholarship funded by several Urban Planning alumni to honor a new or continuing student with demonstrated academic merit.
These awards are intended to attract and retain graduate students with exceptional academic records and high promise of future success.
This award is for excellence in design demonstrated by a student who is currently enrolled in the M.Arch program. VerHalen, Inc. consists of two distinct divisions: The Pella Window Store, a descendant of Pella Corporation, which was founded in 1925 and noted as an industry innovator, and Ver Halen Commercial Interiors, descended from Ver Halen, Inc., which has provided building materials to Wisconsin contractors since 1911.
This scholarship can be awarded to M.Arch or MUP student
with academic achievement, and preference for students enrolled in the Real Estate Development Concentration
This scholarship aims to promote diversity in the MUP program.
Established by AIA-Wisconsin, the Foundation’s main purpose is to advance the standards of architectural training and practice in Wisconsin. One way it achieves this goal is to provide scholarships to students pursuing degrees in architecture, who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
Awarded to a Master of Urban Planning student demonstrating financial need, academic merit, leadership, community service, and interest in planning for sustainable and just cities and regions.
Must be a Wisconsin public high school graduate