Scholarships and Awards

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