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 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. Ruth DuBose, Widow of Mr. Charles DuBose, has contributed substantially to the scholarship fund. Charles DuBose, Founder and Chairman of DuBose Architects Associates, Inc., was most noted for his design of Constitution Plaza in Hartford. It was acclaimed in the 1960's as one of the first urban developments to effectively separate pedestrian movement from vehicular traffic with a series of raised landscaped terraces.
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. 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 established a memorial scholarship fund in 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 accredited undergraduate architectural programs or who 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 Cornell University.
CAF Scholarship
The CAF offers scholarships funded from the proceeds of our own fundraising efforts and from our generous sponsors. These scholarships are 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 accredited undergraduate architectural programs or who have been accepted into an accredited graduate program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Connecticut residents are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship awards have previously ranged between $1,200 and $5,000.
Scholarships will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Deadline: April 17, 2026
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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:
- By June 2026, have completed two years in a NAAB-accredited architecture program leading to a B. Arch degree.
- 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.)
To apply for these scholarships, submit digitally as noted below by the deadline of 4/17/26, sequenced in the following order:
Complete the application and material sections in this online form that include:
- Application - Online Form
- A one-page letter describing your accomplishments and goals - PDF format.
- A one-to-two-page resume of education, experience, honors, activities, interests, and Connecticut affiliation - PDF Format.
- One exemplary project including description of project, drawings/media depicting project and an explanation of the rationale for your design. Materials will not be returned. (By submitting this application, you grant permission to the Connecticut Architecture Foundation, Inc. to reproduce any or all of your materials for the promotion of its programs.) - PDF format
Materials to be submitted separately via email:
- Reference Letter: A minimum of one academic reference letter from faculty member of the Institution you attend on institution stationary is required - Have the faculty member send directly to ctarchfoundation@gmail.com by the deadline date.
- Download the Financial Aid form. Complete Part 1 and have your school’s Financial Aid Officer complete Part 2, sign and send the form directly to ctarchfoundation@gmail.com
Applications must include current email address, contact information, and telephone number.
Additional Notes
- The scholarship will be applied toward tuition only. Additional costs of attendance will not be covered by the scholarship. Applicants should submit their applications only if there exists net need for tuition. Refer to the Student Financial Form for additional information.
- If confirmation of acceptance of award is not received in writing withing 30 days of award notification, the award offering will be revoked.
- Scholarships are awarded for college/university academic year. If the student graduated early or leaves school for some reason, the scholarship will be pro-rated based upon the portion of the school year attended.
- An award recipient may request a deferment until the following academic year. The deferment request must be prepared and submitted by the award recipient and sent via email to the Scholarship Committee at ctarchfoundation@gmail.com If approved by the CAF board of directors, the application will be Deferred until the next academic year. Upon notification the applicant will not need to reapply but will be required to submit a Deferred Scholarship Reinstatement Form and all award paperwork or decline the deferred award.
- Note that the successful applicant, upon being notified of award, will be expected to provide a portrait photo for news releases, as week as a 1-minute introductory video.
Download the 2026 Scholarship Information and Application