Walter A. Hunt Jr. New York Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Center for Architecture

Background and purpose
This scholarship honors Walter A. Hunt, Jr., whose generosity and commitment to education inspired the fund. Its purpose is to encourage New York City public high school students to pursue a professional education in architecture by helping cover tuition and related costs during the freshman year of a five‑year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) program at a NAAB‑accredited U.S. school.

If you’d like to support the scholarship in Walter’s memory, send a check payable to “Center for Architecture” with “Walter Hunt” on the memo line to:
Center for Architecture
536 LaGuardia Place
New York, NY 10012

Award overview
- One recipient will be selected. The award is $10,000 per year for up to two years.*
- The second year of funding is conditional. After the recipient’s first year of college, they must submit: a college transcript, a professor’s recommendation, and a short reflection on their freshman year. The committee will review those materials before releasing the second year of funds.
- Recipients may also opt to receive mentoring from a committee of Walter Hunt’s colleagues to help guide their education and early career.
- Award amounts may vary depending on the applicant pool and quality of submissions.

Who is eligible
- Current seniors in New York City public high schools (this includes NYC charter high schools).
- You must have been accepted to a five‑year B.Arch. program at a NAAB‑accredited school of architecture in the U.S.
- Students from private, parochial, or other schools that charge tuition are not eligible.
- If selected, you must provide a digital copy of your final graduation high school transcript to accept the award.

What to submit (use the online form)
All materials must be uploaded as PDFs. Below are required items and guidance on each.

1) Essay (≤ 500 words)
Explain why you want to study architecture. Helpful prompts: name a favorite building in New York City; describe an experience that sparked your interest in architecture; say how you might use architecture to help your community or the environment.

2) Portfolio
- Submit at least 3–4 pieces of your own visual art, design, or architectural work. You may include more if relevant.
- Work can be 2‑D or 3‑D, finished or in process.
- If you include a group project, clearly indicate your role.
- If you applied to college with a portfolio, you are encouraged to submit that same portfolio.

3) High school transcript
- Upload your most recent transcript now.
- If you are chosen for the award, a final graduation transcript will be required to accept.

4) College acceptance letter
- Proof of acceptance to a five‑year B.Arch. program at a NAAB‑accredited U.S. school (an official acceptance letter).

5) Two letters of recommendation
- One must be from a high school teacher.
- The second may be from an employer, someone in the field of architecture, or another adult who can speak to your promise.
- Letters should speak to character, skills, and likelihood of success in an architecture program.
- Recommendations must be on letterhead and signed. You may submit letters that were used for your college application.

6) Bio section
There is a short bio field on the application form. Use it to expand on your journey to architecture and anything you want the committee to know.

Other notes
- There is no application fee.
- Awards may vary depending on the pool and quality of applicants.

File naming and submission instructions
Save each document as a PDF and name files exactly as follows, replacing Applicant’s Last Name with your last name:

- Cover Page: Walter Hunt Scholarship Cover Page Applicant’s Last Name
- Essay: Walter Hunt Scholarship Essay Applicant’s Last Name
- Portfolio: Walter Hunt Scholarship Portfolio Applicant’s Last Name
- High School Transcript: Walter Hunt Scholarship High School Transcript Applicant’s Last Name
- College Acceptance Letter: Walter Hunt Scholarship College Acceptance Letter Applicant’s Last Name
- Recommendations: Walter Hunt Scholarship Recommendation Applicant’s Last Name

Checklist before you submit
- Essay ≤ 500 words
- Portfolio with at least 3–4 pieces and clearly noted roles on group work
- Current high school transcript (final transcript ready if chosen)
- Official college acceptance letter to a 5‑year NAAB B.Arch. program
- Two signed letters of recommendation (one from a teacher)
- All files saved as PDFs and named according to the instructions
- No application fee

If you have questions or need clarification while you prepare your materials, ask your guidance counselor or a teacher—preferably the one providing your recommendation. Good luck; thoughtful, complete applications make a strong impression.