Scholarships and Awards
The College of Architecture and Design has established a very robust program of awards and scholarships.
At the Hillier College of Architecture and Design
The program is administered through the College and awards are distributed annually at the Awards Ceremony and at Graduation. They are based on Leadership and Service, Academic Excellence, and Design Excellence. There are also both need and merit-based scholarships to be awarded to incoming first year students. HCAD Portfolio Prizes are awarded to best creative work portfolios submitted during the application process to the School of Architecture and School of Art + Design upon enrollment. Awards are made possible through the generosity of our patrons, many of whom are graduates of the College. Some are bequests of individuals and others are provided by design firms located in the state. Many are accompanied with a guarantee of employment.
At the New Jersey Institute of Technology
As a state funded institution, NJIT offers extremely competitive tuition and fees for both undergraduate and graduate education. In addition, financial aid is available to students in a variety of forms. At NJIT, financial aid typically refers to undergraduate awards that are offered based on financial need, merit, or both. The offer of any combination of awards is calculated based on the information a student provides on the FAFSA. Specifically, the financial aid package is determined by the Cost of Attendance (COA), Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and financial need. As a recipient of undergraduate financial aid, a student can receive a combination of grants, scholarships, education loans, and student employment (work-study). Graduate financial support is offered through the Office of Graduate Studies, not through Student Financial Aid Services.
Recipients
ARCNET ARCHITECTS, INC. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
An endowed scholarship awarded to a fourth year undergraduate architecture student who is among the top three in structures, computing, math, construction, building performance, management and project development. The student will be offered an internship with ARCNET.
2022 Recipient: Jacob Pesenson and Caitlin Ryan
ARMAND BERLINER MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated outstanding mathematical achievements in their academic work.
2022 Recipient: Joaquin Acuna
CHRISTOPHER MONSEES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a second year student who exhibits design talent in the creation of public spaces, landscaping and urban planning and who demonstrates leadership qualities.
2022 Recipient: Elizabeth Stoganenko
CNY GROUP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an architecture student pursuing a career in construction management who is creative and innovative, exhibits leadership potential and entrepreneurial aptitude.
2022 Recipient: Cooper Schipske
COLAO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN STUDIES
Awarded to undergraduate Hillier student who best demonstrates the exchange of ideas for design excellence (practical, that can be physically implemented) based on US practices and those from the country of the participating overseas school.
2022 Recipients: Mary Riccio
DANA KOENITZER SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate female student.
2022 Recipients: Megan Katapodis
DANIEL D’AGOSTINO, AIA ‘06 /PLAN ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to full-time undergraduate architecture or interior design students, entering their second or third year with a 3.0 GPA and who demonstrate excellence in design.
2022 Recipients: Arianna Bazan, Elizabeth Colley, Martina Hanna and Braeden Jedlicka. Architecture student: Arlene Rodriguez
DONALD J. WALLACE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF ELIZABETH DEL TUFO
Given in honor of Dr. Del Tufo, the award is made to a full time undergraduate, majoring in architecture, with an interest in historic preservation.
2022 Recipient: Elizabeth Kowalchuk
ELOISE MATZKO MEMORIAL PRIZE
This award was established to honor the memory of Elly Matzko whose concern for and dedication to the students of the School of Architecture continues to be an inspiration to us all.
2022 Recipient: Pramit Khatri
FEITLOWITZ & KOSTEN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an architecture student entering the third year who has demonstrated academic excellence.
2022 Recipient: Albina Zhaku
HANINI GROUP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a first year student in the Hillier College School of Architecture. If the student qualifies, the award is renewed annually for five academic years.
2022 Recipients: Esteffany Pitti
THE HERMAN C. LITWACK SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an undergraduate architecture student who has demonstrated talent and skills.
2022 Recipient: Zara Khan
J. FRANK PERANTONI ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an undergraduate architecture student who demonstrates an innate sensitivity in the design and creation of public space that will enhance community life.
2022 Recipient: Jessie Bernardo
JANET MCINTOSH RILEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Awarded to an African American Student whose interest is to pursue studies in Architecture or engineering.
2022 Recipient: Joshua Pledger
JARMEL KIZEL ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS, INC. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an undergraduate architecture student who has completed the third or fourth year and has demonstrated academic achievement, design skill and leadership ability. The recipient will be offered a summer internship with Jarmel Kizel.
2022 Recipient: Anthony Volpe
JONATHAN AND MONIKA NINNIS OC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to two full time freshman architecture students who demonstrate academic excellence.
2022 Recipients: Shahd M. Ali Elsayed and Samuel Morais
JOSE CARBALLO ARCHITECTURE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
A warded to an architecture student entering second year in the fall who has demonstrated creative design skills, outstanding presentation skills and excellent problem-solving ability.
2022 Recipient: Mera Habashi
JOSEPH MILANAIK MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a graduate architecture student entering second year in the fall following the award who has demonstrated academic excellence, excellence and strength in character, strong work ethic, and concern for the welfare of others.
2022 Recipient: Sarah Kiczek
THE KIMBERLY BALDWIN HILLIER ENDOWED HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a student in the School of Architecture who is a member of the Albert Dorman Honors College.
2022 Recipient: Dhruvi Rajpopat
KSS ARCHITECTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an architecture student entering the third year who has demonstrated academic excellence, a strong sense of initiative and excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills.
2022 Recipient: Dhwani Shah
MOTT MACDONALD ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who excels and demonstrates distinction in their design work.
2022 Recipient: Zehra Dulgeroglu, Alexcia Gutierrez, Carley Patterson, Alfredo Rojas, and Kathryn Yap
NADASKY KOPELSON ARCHITECTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a fourth year student demonstrating strong design, entrepreneurial and social skills.
2022 Recipient: Tyler McCleary and Patrycja Ptak
NEW JERSEY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Awarded to a second year architecture student who has demonstrated design excellence.
2022 Recipient: Maegan Santos
NEW JERSEY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE MASONRY SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to second year undergraduate students who graduated from a New Jersey school, live in New Jersey, and have designed excellent projects using masonry.
2022 Recipient: Felipe Grajales, Sean Jaeger and Layla Neira
NORTHEAST PRECAST DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a third- or fourth-year design student who has demonstrated excellence in using 3D modeling and creating shop drawings.
2022 Recipient: Michael Barrios and Jaison Desai
PARETTE SOMJEN ARCHITECTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a third-year architecture student who has demonstrated academic excellence.
2022 Recipient: Maitri Amin
RBA (NV5) GROUP SCHOLARSHIP FOR ARCHITECTURE
Awarded to an architecture student with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 who is interested in a summer internship at RBA Group.
2022 Recipient: Julia Okon
ROBERT AND SANDRA FRITZ SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full time undergraduate student in the Hillier College of Architecture and Design.
2022 Recipient: Kylie Gruzdis
ROSEN GROUP ARCHITECTURE / DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a third or fourth year architecture student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and excellence in design, has leadership skills, is active in community service, and is interested in residential architecture.
2022 Recipient: Zara Khan
ROTHE JOHNSON/FLETCHER THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to third year architecture students who demonstrate outstanding design talent utilizing imaging technology as a significant graphic tool during the creative process.
2022 Recipients: Harsh Pahuja and Dhmarj Pravinkuma
R-WAY TOOLING DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a third- or fourth-year design student who has demonstrated excellence in using 3D modeling and creating shop drawings.
2022 Recipients: Hunter Grimm
SCHOOL OF ART + DESIGN DIRECTOR’S SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a student for academic excellence in combination with accomplishments within, and contributions to, the larger community of art and design.
2022 Recipient: Constance Chu
SCHOOL OF ART + DESIGN TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP
A travel award for continuing undergraduates in the School of Art + Design to participate in academic conferences where selection is competitive and based on juried and/or professional review external to NJIT.
2022 Recipient: Soraya Abellard, Rhea Adur, Emily Byun, Ozara Dalgo, Denice Junice, Spencer Korman, Megan Krutz, Joseph (Chudi) Onwuasoanya, Patricia Patalinjug, Dominic Quitoni, Tejasi Thool, Michael Vincenty and James Wisniewski
STEPHEN BRAYNOCK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a graduate architecture student entering third year who has attended NJIT continuously for the two prior years, demonstrates academic excellence, creativity and leadership, and exemplifies a positive role model.
2022 Recipients: Sonu Patel
TRAVISANO SCHOLARSHIP IN DESIGN
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate architecture student who demonstrates excellence in design.
2022 Recipients: Samantha Barczynski, Azriel Conover, Sudiksha Sahu and Ngan Tran
ZAMPOLIN DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a second year architecture student who has demonstrated excellence in design using imaging technology. The student will be offered an internship at Zampolin & Associates.
2022 Recipient: Farah Taha
New Jersey School of Architecture Excellence in Design Awards
Awarded for design excellence to the student with the best studio project(s).
First Year Undergraduate
2022 Recipients: Kylie Gruzdis and Mera Habashi
Second Year Undergraduate
2022 Recipients: Maegan Santos
Third Year Undergraduate
2022 Recipients: Zehra Dulgeroglu
Fourth Year Undergraduate
2022 Recipients: Elizabeth Kowalchuk and Mary Riccio
First Year Graduate
2022 Recipient: Ryan Gallow
Second Year Graduate
2022 Recipients: Thao Khia
School of Art + Design Excellence in Design Awards
Awarded for design excellence to the student with the best design project(s).
Foundation Year Designer of Distinction
2022 Recipient: Julia Kacur
2022 Honorable Mentions: Yasir Iqbal and Braeden Jedlicka
Digital Designer of Distinction Award—Second Year
2022 Recipient: Tejasi Thoo
Digital Designer of Distinction Award—Third Year
2022 Recipient: Ayanna Davis-Bell
Industrial Designer of Distinction Award—Second Year
2022 Recipient: Brylene Persons
Industrial Designer of Distinction Award—Third Year
2022 Recipient: Justin Balasia
Interior Designer of Distinction Award—Second Year
2022 Recipient: Martina Hanna
Interior Designer of Distinction Award—Third Year
2022 Recipient: Constance Chu
Previous Awards Cycles
2018 Scholarships and Awards Recipients
2014 Scholarships and Awards Recipients
2013 Scholarships and Awards Recipients
2012 Scholarships and Awards Recipients
2011 Scholarships and Awards Recipients
2010 Scholarships and Awards Recipients
Note: The above list is not meant to be inclusive or exclusive. There may be other awards given to students, and not all awards listed are given every year. Awards are competitive and not given to all students.