Graduate Architecture Internship-Scholarships
Annually graduate students in the architecture program benefit from the generous support of local firms committed to developing the next generation of leaders in architecture. These opportunities provide students with paid internships as well as significant scholarship support. Applications are typically due in late November.
To be eligible for any of these internship-scholarships applicants must have:
- successfully completed ARCH 600/611 and ARCH 601 before beginning the Internship;
- intend to register for either ARCH 700 or ARCH 798/799 in the upcoming fall semester;
- be legally eligible for paid employment in the United States.
The internship-scholarship opportunities include:
David M. Schwarz Architects Internship and Traveling Fellowship Award
This scholarship provides a 10-week paid internship at the office of David M. Schwarz Architects in Washington, D.C. and a significant stipend for travel and independent research during the summer.
Required materials for consideration:
- Completed application
- Statement of intent (1000 words maximum)
- Proposed Summer Schedule for Internship and Travel
- Estimated Budget for Use of Travel Stipend
- Resume (1-2 pages)
- Portfolio (Must submitted as a PDF)
Design Collective Endowment
Established in April 2000 by Design Collective, funds provide annual support to enhance the academic mission of the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Required materials for consideration:
- Completed application
- Statement of intent (1000 words maximum)
- Resume (1-2 pages)
- Portfolio (Must be submitted as a PDF, you may use either a PDF or physical portfolio for the interview)
Jack Smith Kerxton Memorial Fund
Established in March 1994 by Barbara (Cookie) Kerxton, the Fund Committee (various relatives, friends and business associates of Jack Smith Kerxton) and Torti-Gallas Architects + Partners, this fund provides financial aid, scholarships and/or fellowships to students enrolled in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Required materials for consideration:
- Completed application
- Statement of intent (1000 words maximum)
- Resume (1-2 pages)
- Portfolio (Must be submitted as a PDF, you may use either a PDF or physical portfolio for the interview)
Gensler University of Maryland Alumni Scholarship
Established in 2015 by University of Maryland Alumni who are practice leaders at Gensler. The Gensler Alumni Scholarship fund provides scholarship and internship opportunities for graduate students in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Required materials for consideration:
- Completed application
- Statement of intent (1000 words maximum)
- Resume (1-2 pages)
- Portfolio with written description (500 words total and 10 pages maximum. Must be submitted as a PDF)
Ayers Saint Gross Endowment Fund
Established in 2000 by University of Maryland Alumni who are practice leaders at Ayers Saint Gross. The ASG Alumni Scholarship fund provides scholarship and internship opportunities for graduate students in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Required materials for consideration:
- Completed application
- Statement of intent (1000 words maximum)
- Resume (1-2 pages)
- Portfolio with written description (500 words total and 10 pages maximum. Must be submitted as a PDF)
WDG Architecture Fund
Established in 2018 by University of Maryland Alumni who are practice leaders at WDG’s Washington, DC office. The WDG Scholarship fund provides scholarship and internship opportunities for graduate students in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Required materials for consideration:
- Completed application
- Statement of intent (1000 words maximum)
- Resume (1-2 pages)
- Portfolio with written description (500 words total and 10 pages maximum. Must be submitted as a PDF)
Graduate Fellowships
Architecture Fellowship
Richard M. Finkelstein Endowed Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
The Richard M. Finkelstein Endowed Graduate Fellowship was established in memory of Richard Finkelstein '72, who was a dedicated member of the University of Maryland College Park Foundation Board of Trustees and served on its Real Estate committee.
This endowed fund will provide merit-based support for graduate students in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. The Terrapin Development Company (TDC), who helped to establish this fund, hopes that future recipients of the fellowship will consider applying for internships within their company.
Real Estate Development Fellowship
Greenberg Gibbons Graduate Fellowship in Real Estate Development
Established in 2025, The Greenberg Gibbons Fellowship in Real Estate Development supports graduate students in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. The fellowship provides both financial assistance and professional development opportunities, reflecting the company’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders in the real estate industry.
Required materials for consideration:
- Completed application
- Statement of intent (1000 words maximum)
- Resume (1-2 pages)