Scholarships

CAED Scholarships

The College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) has a number of scholarships awarded each year, made available through endowments and gifts by alumni, professional firms, and friends of the college. All CAED students are encouraged to apply. Award amounts vary from year to year, but usually range between $500 - $4,000. There are nearly 30 scholarships being awarded for 2013-2014, several of which are split between multiple students.

Application process
Students must complete the application form, listing their prior academic performance, financial information, and research/professional  interests.The scholarship committee of faculty independently evaluates each student's application to match him or her with a scholarship. 

The application for 2013 - 2014 academic year scholarships is due March 1st, 2013. Award notifications will be mailed out in April 2013.

2013 - 2014 Academic Year CAED Scholarship Application 
(includes list of available scholarships)

Global Education Scholarships

The following are non-CAED scholarships, available to all students studying abroad in Summer 2013 and in the 2013-2014 academic year:

Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship - For students studying abroad in Summer or Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. Applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad.

CAED Global Education Scholarships

These scholarships are available to Kent State University CAED 3rd year undergraduate and graduate students participating in the CAED global education programs. CLICK HERE for more information.

Community Scholarships

Many AIA local and state chapters offer scholarships to residents of their region. Please check with your hometown or state chapter to acquire application forms for these scholarships.

• Hudson Economic Development Corporation [PDF Application]

Other Resources

Honors College
Incoming freshmen are eligible for merit scholarships through the Kent State University Honors College. Scholarships are awarded based upon high school grade point average and standardized test scores (ACT or SAT). Scholarship recipients can retain their scholarships for four years (eight semesters) as long as they complete the required number of honors courses each year and maintain a 3.25 cumulative grade point average. Students who wish to be considered for honors membership and scholarship should submit a Kent State University admissions application. 

College students, including transfer students, who are interested in joining Honors and applying for an Honors scholarship should visit the Honors website to find the college student application.

Student Financial Aid
Student Financial Aid provides the Financial Aid Resource Center, a tool to help students calculate the costs of attendance, find scholarships using KSU Scholarship Search and links to non-KSU scholarships, and view and track awards and loans.

Honors College

Admissions

Student Financial Aid