Architecture49 · National
Architecture49
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for scholarships supporting Indigenous students studying architecture, interior design, or building technology.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Architecture49 to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a career in designing and building the spaces where people live and work. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Architecture49 how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Architecture49 during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Architecture49 whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, architectural or building technology — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic collection of sketches.
Winners instead show a clear progression of their design thinking and technical skill.
Include a few pieces that show your specific interest in culturally or environmentally sensitive design.
The biggest mistake is using a general teacher who barely knows you.
Winners use a mentor or professor who can speak specifically to your growth in your design program.
Ask your referee to highlight your reliability and eye for detail.