2026 BWBR Portfolio Scholarship

The purpose of the BWBR Portfolio Scholarship is to live out our commitment to the future of the profession by investing in the next generation of design talent. The framework of the scholarship is meant to model the format often utilized by owners hiring architects, such as the request for proposal and proposal review, giving applications some real-world experience with the process.

BWBR is a team of professionals in architecture, interior design, planning, graphics, and research who are committed to the optimal performance of people, spaces, and organizations. For over 100 years, the firm has designed solutions to enhance how people live, work, heal, learn, reflect, and play in engaging and empowering spaces. Leveraging the power of design, BWBR transforms lives through exceptional environments.

Selection Criteria:

Winner selection will be based on merit as evidenced by the quality of design thought during the design process and the final design results. Applications will be reviewed for completeness and quality by a committee of BWBR employees.

Eligibility:

The scholarship is open to students in an NAAB-accredited architectural program and within their last year or two from graduation with the accredited degree. This scholarship is not tied to employment, hiring, or contracting with BWBR.

Application Instructions:
Save each item as a separate PDF> Each file must be less than 10 MB in size. Application materials must include:

1. Completed Application. The form is available on the linked page. It includes contact information, your school, degree program, and anticipated date of graduation.

2. Portfolio PDF. Single PDF format Portfolio of several school projects. Can include other projects from internships or hobbies. Max 20 pages, max 11×17 page size. Acceptable to include group work but must be acknowledged and describe the individual contribution.

Email your application materials to scholarships@bwbr.com with “Portfolio Scholarship Application” in the subject line.

Application Link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.academicworks.com/clients/uwm/client/1769024257/2026_BWBR_Portfolio-Scholarship-Info-REV.pdf