Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Architects Foundation
Overview
The Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship supports women studying architecture in NAAB-accredited bachelor’s or master’s programs. The award provides financial support to advance academic and professional development within the field. Recipients receive an industry mentor from Payette for the scholarship year to help build professional contacts. The scholarship emphasizes architecture’s role in improving quality of life and the human condition.
Description: A targeted scholarship for a woman enrolled in a NAAB-accredited architecture program, focused on academic achievement and professional connection.
Award Value: $10,000 awarded to the selected recipient.
- Financial support for a woman in architecture
- Mentorship from a senior Payette professional
- For NAAB-accredited bachelor’s or master’s students
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements specify identity, academic standing, citizenship, and stage of study. Applicants must meet minimum GPA and program-level criteria and be pursuing a degree in a NAAB-accredited architecture program. The award targets students who are positioned to advance into professional practice and leadership. Eligibility details determine the pool of qualified candidates for review.
Eligibility: Applicants must identify as a woman; hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher; be a U.S. citizen; and be a rising 3rd- or 4th-year undergraduate or a graduate student in a NAAB-accredited architecture program.
Reapplication: Previous recipients of the Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship are eligible to apply again in subsequent years.
- Must identify as a woman
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- U.S. citizen requirement
- Rising 3rd/4th-year undergrad or graduate in NAAB program
Application Process
The application requires a focused written statement, professional materials, and work samples that demonstrate design thinking and commitment to the field. Materials are reviewed to assess academic merit, professional preparedness, and the applicant’s perspective on architecture’s social impact. The review process evaluates the written essay, portfolio quality, recommendations, and resume together. Clear, well-organized submissions strengthen a candidate’s consideration.
Applicants must submit: a comprehensive essay (1,200 words) on how architecture and architects improve the human condition and quality of life; a professional resume; two letters of recommendation; and a portfolio containing 5–15 works.
- 1,200-word essay on architecture’s impact
- Professional resume and two recommendation letters
- Portfolio of 5–15 works demonstrating design ability