Scholarships and Awards

ARCC KING STUDENT MEDAL
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated innovation and scholarship in architectural and environmental design research. 
2026 Recipient: Muxin Jia 
Honorable Mention: Emma Santinho

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.
2026 Recipients: Richard Bregman and Khizer Spall 

ARCNET ARCHITECTS, INC. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an incoming fourth year undergraduate architecture student who is among the top students.
2026 Recipient: Fatima Fardos

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.
2026 Recipient: Isabella Camardo

COLAO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN STUDIES
Awarded to encourage and recognize the global exchange of ideas in design excellence.
2026 Recipient: Logan Weiss and Chelsey Tang 

DANA KOENITZER SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate female student.
2026 Recipient: Isabella Mones

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
2026 Recipients: Ted Erdos, Miles Anderson, Jordin Edrich, and Lara Stretz

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.
2026 Recipient: Maria Chibbaro

HERMAN C. LITWACK SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an undergraduate architecture student who has demonstrated talent and skills.
2026 Recipient: Emily Tapia

KIMBERLY BALDWIN HILLIER ENDOWED HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an architecture student who is a member of the Albert Dorman Honors College.
2026 Recipient: Eve Eklund

BARBARA A. HILLIER FELLOWSHIP
Awarded to a full time graduate student who demonstrates an interest in advancing women in the field of architecture. 
2026 Recipient: Pearl Onukwugha

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.
2026 Recipient: Jacob Tillman

JANET MCINTOSH RILEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Awarded to an African American Student whose interest is to pursue studies in Architecture or engineering.
2026 Recipient: Allannah Becton

MICHELLE P. '99 AND DAVID C. SCHULZ '92 SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full-time Architecture student who has demonstrated design excellence and works part-time during the academic year. 
2026 Recipient: Walter Miller

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.
2026 Recipient: Elaina Michetti 

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.
2026 Recipient: Aadharsh Sakkaravarthy

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.
2026 Recipient: Sophie Luo

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.
2026 Recipient: Nicholas Chatzopoulos

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.
2026 Recipient: Eve Eklund

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.
2026 Recipient: Nicholas McCarthy

KSS ARCHITECTS ENDOWED INNER CITY SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full-time incoming first year architectural student whose portfolio demonstrates exceptional creativity.
2026 Recipient: Lucas Shum

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.
2026 Recipient: Jonathan Fenton

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).
2026 Recipient: Charlen Rubio and Miranda Asral

MOTT MACDONALD ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who excels and demonstrates distinction in their design work.
2026 Recipients: Sara Vera

NK - NADASKY KOPELSON ARCHITECTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a fourth year student demonstrating strong design, entrepreneurial and social skills.
2026 Recipient: Jonathan Chu

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.
2026 Recipient: Amine Kicha

PARETTE SOMJEN ARCHITECTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a third-year architecture student who has demonstrated academic excellence.
2026 Recipient: Samuel Castillo

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.
2026 Recipient: Alla Morozova

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.
2026 Recipients: Violeta Soto-Ruel, Alison Rodriguez, and Ivan Aguilar

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.
2026 Recipient: Brittany Bodnar

TRAVISANO SCHOLARSHIP IN DESIGN
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate architecture student who demonstrates excellence in design.
2026 Recipients: Sarla Iyengar, Elina Silvanovich, and Anthony Rodriguez

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.
2026 Recipients: Rihanna Gbondo, Dayana Rojas, Giordana Mercado Chacon, and Ashley Velez

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.
2026 Recipient: Moe Thet Hnin

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 
2026 Recipient: Khizer Spall 
Honorable mention: Sophie Luo 

Second Year Undergraduate
2026 Recipient: Nicholas McCarthy

Third Year Undergraduate 
2026 Recipients: Jonathan Fenton

Fourth Year Undergraduate
2026 Recipient: Walter Miller and Sara Vera

The Architecture Excellence in Design Award for 1st year Grad Studio
2026 Recipient: Nicholas Chatzopoulos

The Architecture Excellence in Design Award for 2nd year Grad Studio
2026 Recipient: Brittany Bodnar

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