Scholarships and Awards

The Hillier College of Architecture and Design has established a robust program of awards and scholarships.

Current Students

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 the 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.

Scholarships and Awards in Architecture and Art + Design

AECOM SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to hardworking and high-achieving undergraduate students who (1) demonstrate financial need, (2) are enrolled in the Newark College of Engineering or the J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design; and (3) are pursuing bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering, architecture, construction engineering technology, or construction management technology.
2025 Recipients: Aleksandra Pashollari and Richard Bregman

ARCNET ARCHITECTS, INC. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an incoming fourth year undergraduate architecture student who is among the top students.
2025 Recipient: Ngan Tran

CHARLES AND OLAWUMI TOGONU-BICKERSTETH SCHOLARSHIP
To pay tuition, required fees and or room and board for full-time international students pursuing Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture
2025 Recipients: Krishi Pardeshi and Moe Thet Hnin

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.
2025 Recipient: Rina Finkelstein

COLAO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN STUDIES
Awarded to encourage and recognize the global exchange of ideas in design excellence.
2025 Recipient: Trotman Kertes

DANA KOENITZER SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate female student.
2025 Recipient: Amine Kicha

DONALD J. WALLACE '66 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF ELIZABETH DEL TUFO '08
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students
2025 Recipients: Charlize Rodriguez, Elaina Michetti, and Amanda Bonfrancesco

FEITLOWITZ & KOSTEN ARCHITECTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP 
To provide financial assistance to an architectural student entering his or her third year in the fall following the award who has demonstrated academic excellence and a need for financial assistance.
2025 Recipient: Ashley Guarquila

HERMAN C. LITWACK SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an undergraduate architecture student who has demonstrated talent and skills.
2025 Recipient: Ana Amu

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.
2025 Recipient: Gracie Bush

JANET MCINTOSH RILEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Awarded to an African American Student whose interest is to pursue studies in Architecture or engineering.
2025 Recipient: Jordan Lucas

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.
2025 Recipient: Tiffany Hu

JONATHAN AND MONIKA NINNIS OC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to two full time freshman architecture students who demonstrate academic excellence.
2025 Recipients: Grant Lin and Mariela Alejandra Hidalgo Valverde

JOSE CARBALLO ARCHITECTURE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an architecture student entering second year in the fall who has demonstrated creative design skills, outstanding presentation skills and excellent problem-solving ability.
2025 Recipient: Yuki Kishimoto

JOSEPH MILANAIK FAMILY 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.
2025 Recipient: Christopher Lema

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.
2025 Recipient: Pearl Onukwugha

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.
2025 Recipient: Tristan Cunanan

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.
2025 Recipient: Alla Morozova

KSS ARCHITECTS ENDOWED INNER CITY SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full-time incoming first year architectural student whose portfolio demonstrates exceptional creativity.
2025 Recipient: Lenzee Louis

KIM '99H, '00 AND KURT '99 VIERHEILING ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an outstanding full-time, third year undergraduate student who has demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities and skills in creative design and presentation.
2025 Recipient: Camila Rivera

MASONRY CONTRACTORS OF NJ ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
To provide financial assistance for tuition or to be used toward unmet financial needs for architecture undergraduate student(s).
2025 Recipient: Brianna Kailas and Justin Chou 

MOTT MACDONALD ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who excels and demonstrates distinction in their design work.
2025 Recipients: Marializ Guzman

NK - NADASKY KOPELSON ARCHITECTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a fourth year student demonstrating strong design, entrepreneurial and social skills.
2025 Recipients: Caroline Vierheilig

NV5 (Formerly RBA) 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.
2025 Recipient: Owen Delpiu

PARETTE SOMJEN ARCHITECTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a third-year architecture student who has demonstrated academic excellence.
2025 Recipient: Lillian Abdel-Monem

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.
2025 Recipient: Jasmine Perez

ROTHE JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to third year architecture students who demonstrate outstanding design talent utilizing imaging technology as a significant graphic tool during the creative process.
2025 Recipients: Walter Miller, Durga Venkatesan and Keertana Krishna

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.
2025 Recipient: Sudheeksha Kumar

TRAVISANO SCHOLARSHIP IN DESIGN
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate architecture student who demonstrates excellence in design.
2025 Recipients: Salma Saleh, Shane Wintermute and Isabella Mones

WILLIAM MYLES LUEDDEKE AND JOAN JAKUS LUEDDEKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
To provide financial assistance for books, fees and tuition to a female student of merit at the New Jersey School of Architecture
2025 Recipients: Rodes Safe, Anna Dynda, Samantha Pyne and Allison Herrer

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.
2025 Recipient: Sara Vera

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 
2025 Recipient: Tristan Cunanan

Second Year Undergraduate 
2025 Recipient: Moe Thet Hnin

Third Year Undergraduate 
2025 Recipients: Walter Miller and Sara Vera

Fourth Year Undergraduate
2025 Recipient: Tiffany Hu

The Architecture Excellence in Design Award for 1st year Grad Studio
2025 Recipient: Vidhi Shah

The Architecture Excellence in Design Award for 2nd year Grad Studio
2025 Recipient: Rina Finkelstein

School of Architecture Advanced Studio Award – Undergraduate
2025 Recipient: Arlene Rodriguez

School of Architecture Master of Urban Design Studio Award
2025 Recipient: Aakriti Sharma

SCHOOL OF ART + DESIGN CHAIR’S AWARD
Awarded to a student for academic excellence in combination with accomplishments within, and contributions to, the larger community of art and design.
2025 Recipient: Leah Marie-Boake 

ARMAND BERLINER MATHEMATICS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated outstanding mathematical achievements in their academic work.
2025 Recipient: Shreejitha Kanduri

DANIEL D'AGOSTINO, AIA '06 /PLAN ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in architecture or interior design. Strong preference will be given to students who are entering their second or third year of study at NJIT, as well as those who are working a part-time job related to architecture or interior design during the academic year.
2025 Recipients: Tanvi Prabhudesai

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.
2025 Recipients: Sane Williams and Janiya Wimberly

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.
2025 Recipient: Connelly Jaqua

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.
2025 Recipients: Jessica Dineen

ROBERT AND SANDRA FRITZ SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full time undergraduate student in the Hillier College of Architecture and Design.
2025 Recipient: Ryan Soria

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.
2025 Recipient: Leah-Marie Boake

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
2025 Recipient: Ryan Soria
2025 Honorable Mentions: Jasmine Ibrahim

Digital Designer of Distinction Award—Second Year 
2025 Recipient: Daria Kozlenko

Digital Designer of Distinction Award—Third Year 
2025 Recipient: Carolyn Toledo

Industrial Designer of Distinction Award—Second Year 
2025 Recipient: Stoyan Boyadjiev

Industrial Designer of Distinction Award—Third Year 
2025 Recipient: Takeshi Harada

Interior Designer of Distinction Award—Second Year
2025 Recipient: Jianna Rima

Interior Designer of Distinction Award—Third Year
2025 Recipient: Jessica Dineen