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Honors and Awards
BAC Honors and Awards
Many scholarships, honors, and awards are available to students at the BAC. For information regarding current scholarship opportunities, please contact please contact the Honors & Awards Department at 617-585-0167.
Students Entering the BAC:
The Edward J. Aisner & Eleanor H. Aisner Creative Exercise Scholarship: fall & spring
The Creative Exercise Scholarship is awarded each semester to incoming students who show exceptional promise and creativity on the Creative Exercise portion of the BAC Application for Admission. Students in all majors are eligible for consideration.
The PILOT Scholarship: varies
The PILOT Scholarship, a full tuition and fees scholarship for the length of the program, is awarded to a graduate of the Boston Public Schools and Boston city resident who has been accepted and will be attending the BArch, BID, BDS, or BLA program.
The Houseman Professional Program Scholarship: fall
Established in 2006 through The Robert Houseman and Richard Kirkham Fund for Diverse High School Students Entering the Design Professions*, this scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for the first two years of study and covers a substantial amount for the remaining time of study. The scholarship is awarded to a past Houseman Summer Academy Scholarship recipient and is applied to the Academic Only Program in the professional bachelor’s program of the recipient’s choice.
*The Robert Houseman and Richard Kirkham Fund for Diverse High School Students Entering the Design Professions also funds scholarships for high school students (entering grade 10-12) interested in design to. Please visit the BAC Summer Academy page to learn more about BAC Summer Academy and the scholarships available for that
Students in the Academic Only Program:
The Gale Associates AOP Portfolio Award: spring
This prize will be awarded to the student enrolled in the Academic Only Program who presents the strongest portfolio at the end of the 2-semester program. Students will be assessed for strength of academic projects; range and strength of skills relevant to obtaining a position in practice; presentation of work both graphically and verbally; clarity of resume content and presentation.
Students in Their Second Year:
The Heenan Scholarship: fall
Established in 2002, this need and merit-based scholarship is awarded each fall to a student selected by the Director of Financial Aid, in acknowledgement of Edward Heenan and his son, Edward Brett Heenan in recognition of their love for the profession of architecture.
Students in Segment I:
The Alumni/ae Association Scholarship: fall & spring
Established in 1972 by the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association, this scholarship is awarded twice a year to assist an outstanding student enrolled in B-2 studio. Students are nominated based on GPA and then chosen by the H&A Committee.
The BAC Segment I Portfolio Award: fall & spring
This prize is awarded twice a year to assist an outstanding student with the most impressive portfolio from the Segment I Portfolio Review. Students are nominated during Portfolio Review then chosen by the H&A Committee.
The Richard Painter Scholarship: fall
Established in July of 2001 with a gift from the Beacon Architectural Associates in honor of Richard Painter, who was a principal at the Beacon Architectural Associates, to inspire a student on financial aid to continue progression towards the completion of their program of study.
Students in Segment II:
The William E. Nast Scholarship: fall & spring
Established in 1987, through the generosity of William E. Nast, this scholarship is awarded twice a year to assist two outstanding students with the most impressive portfolios from the Segment II Portfolio Review. Students are nominated during Portfolio Review then chosen by the H&A Committee.
The Steffian Bradley Architects Scholarship: fall & spring
Established in 1980 in memory of Joseph M. Bradley through the generosity of Steffian Bradley Architects, this scholarship is awarded twice a year to assist an outstanding student enrolled in their first C-level studio. Students are nominated based on GPA and then chosen by the H&A Committee.
The Dean Arcangelo Cascieri Scholarship: fall & spring
Established in 1969, this scholarship is awarded twice a year to assist an outstanding full-time student who has passed Practice Progress Review and completed two Segment II studios. Students are nominated based on GPA and then chosen by the H&A Committee.
The Roy Viklund Scholarship: fall
Established in June of 2005 with a gift from Sasaki Associates to honor the memory of Roy Viklund, a BAC graduate who worked at Sasaki for over thirty years, twenty of those as a principal. It is awarded once a year by the H&A Committee to a student in Segment II or III with unmet financial need based on essays and interviews.
The Richard Painter Scholarship: fall
Established in July of 2001 with a gift from the Beacon Architectural Associates in honor of Richard Painter, who was a principal at the Beacon Architectural Associates, to inspire a student on financial aid to continue progression towards the completion of their program of study.
Students in Segment III/Thesis:
The Peter Woytuk Scholarship: fall & spring
Established in 1974 in memory of Peter Woytuk, Chair of the BAC Thesis Committee from 1970 to 1974, this scholarship is awarded twice a year to a student who will be entering Thesis I the following semester and who exemplifies the values and philosophy of Peter Woytuk. Students enrolled in Thesis Seminar are nominated based on GPA and then chosen by the Thesis Committee.
The Boston Society of Architects/ BAC Design Competition: spring
The Boston Society of Architects/ Boston Architectural College Scholarship Competition was established in 1949 through the generosity of the BSA. The scholarship, based on academic achievement and a weekend design competition, is awarded to a student who has passed the Practice Component Progress Review and has entered Segment III. The Award is funded through the continued generosity of The Boston Society of Architects and administered by the BAC Honors and Awards Committee. The original purpose of the award was for travel. Alternative uses of the prize have been allowed since 1970.
The William P. Francisco, IV Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2008 by friends and family of Bill Francisco, a former BAC student and faculty member. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving Bachelor of Architecture student who is currently enrolled in their first semester of Degree Project Studio.
The Roy Viklund Scholarship: fall
Established in June of 2005 with a gift from Sasaki Associates to honor the memory of Roy Viklund, a BAC graduate who worked at Sasaki for over thirty years, twenty of those as a principal. It is awarded once a year by the H&A Committee to a student in Segment II or III with unmet financial need based on essays and interviews.
The Richard Painter Scholarship: fall
Established in July of 2001 with a gift from the Beacon Architectural Associates in honor of Richard Painter, who was a principal at the Beacon Architectural Associates, to inspire a student on financial aid to continue progression towards the completion of their program of study.
Graduation Awards:
The Edwin T. Steffian Centennial Thesis Award: spring
This award consists of a monetary stipend and certificate and is awarded to the most successful thesis presentation of the year's graduating class. This award is considered to symbolize "the best of the Architecture Thesis class". All graduating Architectural Thesis students, who received Commend Awards, are eligible.
The President's Commendation for Interior Design Excellence: spring
All Interior Design graduating students are eligible to participate. The prize will be awarded to the student who presents the most outstanding Interior Design Project.
Degree Project Studio Commends Award: spring
The purpose of the award is to honor the graduating Degree Project Studio student with the best end of term studio project. All graduating Degree Project Studio students who have received Commends are eligible to participate. The award will be given to the student who presents the most outstanding end of term studio project.
The Kevin O’Marah Award: spring
This award, endowed by the O'Marah Family, honors a member of the graduating class who best embodies excellence in all the areas of a BAC education: the academic experience, the conceptual experience, and the practice experience. A trophy and cash award is to be given annually to that member of the graduating class who best embodies the professional belief that Kevin O'Marah held in the value of practice-based design education as conducted by the BAC through its concurrent mix of lab and lecture-based study. The award is open to all members of the graduating class who meet selection criteria.
The Alpha Rho Chi Medal: spring
The Alpha Rho Chi Medal is awarded annually by the National Professional Architectural Fraternity to a graduate of each school of architecture in the United States based on leadership and achievement.
The American Institute of Architects/ Henry Adams Medal And Certificate: spring
Each year the American Institute of Architects (AIA) awards an engraved medal to the top-ranking graduating student in each architecture program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. A certificate of merit is also awarded to the second-ranking graduating student. These awards are provided as a part of the AIA/AAF Scholarship Program. The award is presented for "general excellence in architecture throughout the four-year course to graduating students of architecture schools recognized by the Institute."
All Students:
The Adeline Graves Fournier Prize: spring
Established in 1997 in honor of Adeline Graves, a graduate and long-standing supporter of the BAC, by her husband, Joseph Fournier, and her family, this prize rewards a student who demonstrates creativity, quality of work, and enthusiasm for sketching as a means of communication. The prize is awarded annually through a sketchbook competition open to all students.
Travel Awards:
A. Anthony Tappé Fontainebleau Prize: spring
Established in 2006 through a generous gift by A. Anthony Tappé, FAIA, of Tappé Associates, this annual prize will be awarded to a student who has been accepted in the School of Music and Fine Art’s Summer Program at Fontainebleau, France.
The John Heman Pilling Architecture Design Scholarship: varies
Established in 2005 from a gift from Ruth H. Pilling, the Pilling Scholarship is used to assist students with BAC related travel expenses. Ruth Pilling had several passions, including education, excelling in language, and studying through travel. All degree students registered for the chosen travel program will receive an equal distribution of the scholarship.
The Frederick Norris Travel Scholarship: varies The Frederick Norris Travel Scholarship was established in 1985 in memory of Frederick A. Norris to enable a BAC student to travel abroad. The recipient is selected through a review of written statements, portfolios, academic records, and interviews by a committee created by the Manager of Honors and Awards.
The Mark Walter Young Traveling Scholarship: varies
The Mark Walter Young Traveling Scholarship was established in 1996 by Nancy Hunter Young in memory of her husband Mark, a distinguished Boston architect and BAC graduate. The scholarship grants a meritorious student an opportunity to travel and study abroad. A recipient must exemplify the dedication, talent, creativity, and zest for life that Mark Young possessed. Eligible candidates are notified and must submit their portfolios and an essay for review.
The John Worthington Ames Scholarship: spring
Established in 1955 by Mrs. John Worthington Ames in memory of her husband, this scholarship is awarded each year for outstanding scholastic achievement to a student in Segment III (including January grads) for further personal development through an educational experience related to architecture in accordance with a stated and accepted program. Eligible students are notified to apply and the recipient is selected based on academic records, review of portfolios, and personal interviews with the John Worthington Ames Scholarship Committee. Students are invited to submit twice for this scholarship.
The Payette Scholarship (Ames Alternate): spring Established in 1985 by Thomas Payette of the Payette firm in Boston, this scholarship is awarded to the student chosen each year as the John Worthington Ames Alternate.
Designers Lighting Forum Scholarship: spring
Sponsored by the Designers Lighting Forum of New England (DLF-NE), this scholarship provides funding for one student to attend a lighting design show each year with the destination alternating between the Light + Building: International Trade Fair for Architecture and Technology in Frankfurt, Germany and LDS in New York City. Recipients are mentored throughout the trip by a DLF-NE representative and are expected to present a summary of their trip at an event determined by the DLF-NE upon their return. To be eligible, students must have successfully completed a Lighting Design course at the BAC.
Practice Awards:
The Herbert Glassman Practice Award: varies
This award is given to students for their outstanding participation in Practice Progress Review, the personal interview between students and Practice faculty members about students’ professional progress. Students are nominated and chosen for the award by Practice Faculty following each Practice Progress Review.
The Kronish Practice Award: varies Awarded to students with an outstanding score on their Practice Component Report. Practice Component Report Reviewers and Practice Component Credit Certifiers, as well as Practice Component Faculty members nominate students for the Kronish Award during each reporting period.
The Lussier Interior Design Practice Award: varies
Awarded to Interior Design students with an outstanding score on their Practice Component Report. Practice Component Report Reviewers and Practice Component Credit Certifiers, as well as Practice Component Faculty members nominate students for the Lussier Award during each reporting period.
Continuing Education:
The NKBA Annual Prize: fall Established in 2006 through the generosity of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, the NKBA Annual Prize will be used to provide financial assistance to a qualified and deserving student officially enrolled in the Kitchen and Bath Certificate program at the BAC.
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