SmithGroup Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program

The SmithGroup Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program supports and mentors students from historically underrepresented demographics in architecture, interior design, planning, landscape architecture and engineering. Applicants must be current undergraduate (at least a junior level standing) or graduate students in an accredited architecture, interior design, planning, landscape architecture or engineering program in the United States. Scholarship Details • One-time award: $6,000 • Five scholarships awarded annually • Scholarship recipients serve as paid summer interns at SmithGroup offices across the United States (internship is a program requirement) Eligibility Criteria • Current undergraduate (at least junior level standing) or graduate students in an accredited architecture, interior design, planning, landscape architecture, or engineering program in the United States • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale • Eligible candidates include individuals who are Black/African American, Hispanic, Alaskan Native or American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. • Applicants must be enrolled students during the Fall 2026 semester as scholarships are paid directly to the academic institution. • Applicants must be available for a paid summer internship during the summer of 2026. Application Process 1. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above. 2. Select your field of study from the following options: Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Planning. 3. Prepare your scholarship application, including transcripts, essays, and any required documentation. 4. Submit your application by the specified deadline. Required Application Materials 1) A cover letter explaining your involvement in organizations and activities that demonstrate your commitment to inclusion within your university, community, and/or the AEC industry. 2) A resume. 3) A link to an online portfolio (for architecture, landscape architecture and interior design students only). This scholarship includes a one-time award of $6,000 to offset the student's tuition at their current academic institution (5 scholarships are awarded each year). Additionally, the scholarship recipients serve as paid summer interns at SmithGroup offices across the United States (internship is a program requirement). The 2026 applications for the SmithGroup Design a Better Future Scholarship are now closed.