Wisconsin Architects Foundation
Established in 1953, the WAF’s primary mission is to enhance the public’s awareness of architecture through its commitment to architectural education. From awarding scholarships to Wisconsin architecture students to providing grants for educational programs, the foundation remains steadfast in its belief that building a better Wisconsin requires the support of architectural learning opportunities.
Impact
The Wisconsin Architects Foundation believes that architecture is at its best when it enhances human experience by creating buildings and environments that serve and strengthen communities. Introduced in 2022, the Dream Spaces Architecture Scholarship seeks to directly align with UWM’s mission as a proud university of access by building a growing cadre of architects who reflect the communities they serve.
The WAF seeks to attract, inspire, and invest in the next generation of the profession by providing you with a scholarship that covers 100% of in-state tuition. In addition, we can transform your career trajectory through our network of alumni, mentors, and scholars.
Those who become Dream Spaces Scholars will form a select group of students who, through imagination, commitment to excellence, and participation in a supportive network, will be poised to change the built environment as well as the landscape of the profession