The 2025 SCB Foundation Scholarship application is available for interested applicants now. Established in 2024, the SCB Foundation works to encourage students from wide-ranging socioeconomic and diverse backgrounds in their pursuit of a career in architecture, interior design, and urban planning. The SCB Foundation Scholarship consists of a one-time, non-recurring award of $5,000 and a paid summer internship at an SCB office. We are accepting applications for scholarship candidates now through March 3, 2025.

Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate study at an accredited (NAAB, CIDA, PAB) four- or five-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year.
• A member of an underrepresented minority group.
• In need of financial assistance to pursue their studies.
• Able to work legally in the United States and participate in a 3-month, paid summer internship at one of SCB’s offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, or Seattle.

2025 Scholarship Timeline

Application Deadline: March 3, 2025

Application Review: March 3-21, 2025

Interviews with Finalists: March 24-28, 2025

Scholarship Awardees Notified: April 4, 2025

Start of 3-month Internship: June 2025

Last year, two talented students were awarded scholarships to continue their studies and gain real-world experience in our offices. We are excited to welcome the next generation of architects, designers, and planners in 2025!