Walter A. Hunt Jr. New York Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Center for Architecture

Introduction / Memorial Gift
This scholarship commemorates Walter A. Hunt, Jr., honoring his legacy and support for architectural education. Those wishing to contribute may send checks payable to the Center for Architecture with “Walter Hunt” written in the memo line. Mail to: Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012. The Hunt family, the Center’s Board of Trustees, and staff extend their gratitude for donations that continue Walter’s example of generosity.

Award
- One scholarship is awarded at $10,000 per year for up to two years.*
- After the recipient’s freshman year, second-year funds will be released only after the student submits a transcript, a faculty recommendation, and a brief reflection on their first year to the selection committee.
- Recipients may opt to receive mentorship from a panel of Walter A. Hunt’s former colleagues to support their academic and professional development in architecture.
- Award amounts and the number of awards may vary depending on the strength of the applicant pool.

Purpose
To encourage New York City public high school students to pursue the study of architecture by providing financial assistance toward tuition and related expenses during their freshman year at a NAAB-accredited five-year Bachelor of Architecture program in the United States.

Eligibility
- Must be a current senior in a New York City public high school; students enrolled in NYC charter high schools are also eligible.
- Applicants must have been accepted into a five-year Bachelor of Architecture program at a NAAB-accredited U.S. school of architecture.
- Students attending private, parochial, or other tuition-charging secondary schools are ineligible.
- A digital copy of the final graduation high school transcript will be required to accept the award.
- Continuation of the scholarship into the second year depends on demonstrated successful completion of the first-year college coursework.

Application Materials (submit via the online form as PDFs)
1. Essay (max 500 words) — Why do you want to study architecture? You may address topics such as a favorite New York City building, a formative experience that sparked your interest, how you hope to influence your community as an architect, or ways you would consider environmental impact in your work.
2. Portfolio — Applicants are encouraged (when applicable) to submit the same portfolio used for their college application. Include at least 3–4 original pieces of visual art, design, or architecture; additional works are permitted. Projects may be 2-D or 3-D and can be completed or in progress. If submitting group work, clearly state your role.
3. High School Transcript — Provide your most recent transcript. The final graduation transcript will be required to accept the award.
4. College Acceptance Letter — Proof of admission to a five-year NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture program in the U.S. (Admission to non-architecture programs at these institutions does not qualify.)
5. Two Letters of Recommendation — Recommendations should not be from relatives, must be signed and on letterhead, and should address your character, abilities, and likelihood of success in an architecture program. One letter must come from a high school teacher; the other may be from an employer, an architecture professional, or another adult. Applicants may submit recommendation letters previously used for their college application.
6. Bio Section — The application includes a biographical section; applicants are encouraged to elaborate on their path to architecture.
7. Application Fee — None. There is no fee to apply.

Submission Instructions and File Naming
All materials must be uploaded as PDF files via the online application form. Please name each file as follows:
- Cover Page: Walter Hunt Scholarship Cover Page [Applicant’s Last Name]
- Essay: Walter Hunt Scholarship Essay [Applicant’s Last Name]
- Portfolio: Walter Hunt Scholarship Portfolio [Applicant’s Last Name]
- High School Transcript: Walter Hunt Scholarship High School Transcript [Applicant’s Last Name]
- College Acceptance Letter: Walter Hunt Scholarship College Acceptance Letter [Applicant’s Last Name]
- Recommendations: Walter Hunt Scholarship Recommendation [Applicant’s Last Name]

Notes
- Second-year funding requires evidence of successful completion of the first year (transcript), a professor’s recommendation, and a written reflection submitted to the committee.
- Award size and number may be adjusted by the committee based on application quality.

*On behalf of the Hunt family and the Center for Architecture staff and trustees, thank you for supporting this scholarship and the educational opportunities it provides.