College of Architecture & Planning Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

The College of Architecture + Planning is establishing a new scholarship to recognize undergraduate students across the following pre-majors and majors in the College: Pre-Architecture, Pre-Design, Pre-Urban Ecology (Design Foundations), Architectural Studies, Multi-Disciplinary Design, Urban Ecology (**CA+P students in Games are supported through a separately administered Division of Games Student Scholarship. More information is available here: https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/42475).

CA+P Undergraduate Achievement Scholarships will be awarded in Spring 2025 to recognize students that are striving for excellence while making connections between their learning and the College’s values/mission (the 4Rs): Responsibility, Resilience, Respect and Response: https://www.cap.utah.edu/vision/

Ten scholarships in the amount of $1000 will be awarded for the Spring 2025 semester.

*Eligibility and Criteria: *
• All applicants must be a current matriculating (currently enrolled) undergraduate students that are declared majors in one of the following academic programs: Design Foundations (pre-major student), Architectural Studies, Multi-Disciplinary Design, or Urban Ecology. Students in the Division of Games apply here: https://utah.academicworks.com/opportunities/42475
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher by the conclusion of Fall 2024 semester. The committee will conduct a check of GPAs and grades.
• Demonstrate strong academic performance
• Demonstrate commitment to service in the College/community (academic departments, student organizations, community organizations, etc.)
• Demonstrate connections from your learning (activity or project grounded in action) that connects to one or more of the CA+P Values (the 4Rs).

Additional Information for Applicants:
• This scholarship is administered by the College of Architecture + Planning Scholarship & Awards Committee
• By applying, you allow the College of Architecture + Planning to verify your eligibility with the University of Utah Registrar records, Scholarship and Financial Aid Office, and the College of Architecture + Planning.

Award
$1,000.00
Deadline
12/09/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Name
  2. UNID
  3. Please indicate your pre-major or major
  4. Current Class Standing
  5. List any scholarships you have been awarded previously by the University of Utah and/or in the College of Architecture + Planning
  6. Please describe your engagement and service to the College of Architecture + Planning (can be specific to your academic department).
  7. Resume
  8. Short Essay:In the College of Architecture + Planning, we pride ourselves on a core set of values that foster academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. We communicate our commitment to our community through the 4Rs: Responsibility, Resilience, Respect and Response. (Refer to the description of the 4Rs: https://www.cap.utah.edu/student-success-center-4/ and https://www.cap.utah.edu/vision/ ) In 200-350 words max, describe how one of the four commitments (4Rs) connects with a specific project in your program that has transformed/pushed your thinking about the impact you can make in your discipline. In your essay reflect on: • Your academic journey (your academic performance, academic goals/challenges you have overcome, and why you desire to pursue this degree) • How your work (specific project you have completed) in your academic discipline can contribute to addressing challenges in society (importance of design justice) • Connections your work has with one or more of the 4Rs
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