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The Higher Education Access Scholarship offers full tuition support for domestic applicants who face significant financial barriers and life circumstances that might otherwise prevent them from pursuing a college education in architecture.

Applicants must demonstrate financial need, strong academic potential, and a commitment to their community. Preference will be given to students seeking their first professional degree in architecture.

This scholarship cannot be combined with any admissions scholarships.

Applications Deadline: March 15, 2026


Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, DACA recipient, or have asylum/refugee status.
  • Submit a completed degree application to gain access to the Higher Education Access Scholarship form.
  • Complete the FAFSA and indicate SCI-Arc (Federal School Code 014073) as one of your schools of choice.

For questions, contact the Office of Admissions at 213.356.5320 or email admissions@sciarc.edu.