2017 Paul Rudolph Scholarships

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation’s (SAF) Paul Rudolph Scholarship provides financial assistance to students enrolled ineither a Bachelor of Architecture program or Masters of Architecture program. • $1,000.00 is awarded to a graduating high school senior entering a NAAB-accredited professional degree in architecture • $5,000.00 is awarded to a student enrolled in a NAAB-accredited professional degree (5-year BA or BA + MA) in architecture.

Eligibility for High School Seniors:� Applicant is a graduate of a Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Charlotte, Lee, or Collier County, Florida Public High School � Applicant is in need of financial assistance� Applicant is entering a NAAB-accredited professional program in architecture in the USA� Applicant demonstrates academic excellence and outstanding design talent and has a 3.5 GPA when applying.

Eligibility for Students in Architecture:� Applicant is a graduate of a Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Charlotte, Lee, or Collier County, Florida Public High School � Applicant is in need of financial assistance� Applicant is enrolled in a NAAB-accredited professional degree (5-year BA or BA + MA) in architecture in the USA� Applicant demonstrates academic excellence and outstanding design talent and has a 3.5 GPA when applying.

ApplicationThe 2017 scholarship application is available online: www.SAF-SRQ.org/Scholarship

DeadlineThe application must be postmarked by Monday, May 15, 2017.The scholarship recipients will be announced Monday, June 12, 2017.

Contact Information / QuestionsJanet Minker1235 Center Place, Sarasota, FL 34236941-487-8728, janet@SAF-SRQ.org, www.SAF-SRQ.org/Scholarship

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF) is a 501(C) 3 non-profit corporation registered in the state of Florida and dedicated to thepreservation and awareness of the Sarasota School of Architecture. www.SAF-SRQ.org

Paul Rudolph Drawing, Sarasota High School Addition, 1958

The Paul Rudolph Sarasota High School Addition was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, June 2012

Funded by the Michael Kalman Foundation and the Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF), Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF) 2017 Paul Rudolph ScholarshipGeneral Information and Instructions

The ProgramThe Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF) - Paul RudolphScholarship (funded by the Michael Kalman Foundation andthe Sarasota Architectural Foundation of Sarasota, Florida)provides financial assistance to students enrolling orenrolled in a NAAB-accredited professional degree (5-yearBA or BA + MA) in architecture.

Eligibility for High School Seniors:� Applicant is a graduate or is graduating from a Sarasota,

Manatee, Hillsborough, Charlotte, Lee, or Collier County,Florida Public High School

� Applicant is in need of financial assistance� Applicant is entering a NAAB-accredited professional

program in architecture� Applicant demonstrates academic excellence and

outstanding design talent and has a 3.5 GPA whenapplying.

Eligibility for Students in Architecture:� Applicant is a graduate of a Sarasota, Manatee,

Hillsborough, Charlotte, Lee, or Collier County, FloridaPublic High School

� Applicant is enrolled in a NAAB-accredited professionaldegree (5-year BA or BA + MA) in architecture

� Applicant is in need of financial assistance� Applicant demonstrates academic excellence and outstand-

ing design talent and has a 3.5 GPA when applying.

Submission RequirementsThe following is required from each candidate:� Official high school or college transcript through last

grading period prior to date of application.� Two letters of recommendation from high school or

architecture faculty. � A personal statement, 1–2 pages, detailing your interests

(activities, honors, volunteer work), career plans relatedto architecture and your need for financial assistance.

� Financial statement (form attached)� Freehand drawing on an 81⁄2” x 11” page depicting any

subject, cannot be computer-aided.� Digital portfolio of student work, 2 to 3 projects, may be

submitted in PDF format, maximum size 20MB. Preferredsize is 81⁄2” × 11” inches (11” x 14” maximum). The digital portfolio, on CD, DVD or flash drive, may bemailed to: 2017 SAF - Paul Rudolph Scholarship, 1235Center Place, Sarasota, FL 34236 or Dropbox/emailedto janet@SAF-SRQ.org. Portfolios must be clearly markedwith applicants contact information, project date, site,concept and short narrative about the project.

AwardsThe scholarship awards are based on financial need,grades, personal statement, letters of recommendation andquality of student work.

• $1,000.00 award to a graduating high school senior entering a NAAB-accredited professional degree in architecture

• $5,000.00 award to a student enrolled in a NAAB-accredited professional degree (5-year BA or BA + MA) in architecture.

The scholarship recipients will be announced June 12, 2017.

DeadlinePlease submit application and supporting documents in oneenvelope and mail to:

Janet Minker2017 SAF - Paul Rudolph Scholarship1235 Center PlaceSarasota, FL 34236janet@SAF-SRQ.org

All applications and supporting documents must bepostmarked no later than Monday, May 15, 2017to be considered for the scholarship awards.

QuestionsThe Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF) has soleauthority to grant the scholarship. Applications are evalu-ated by members of the SAF - Paul Rudolph ScholarshipCommittee and SAF’s Advisory Council. The recipients areselected primarily on the basis of financial need, are gradu-ates of a Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Charlotte, Lee,or Collier County, Florida Public High School as well as onthe strength of the recommendations, academic perform-ance, personal statement and quality of student work.

All selections are final. Applications, artwork and attach-ments become the property of SAF.

Janet Minker941-487-8728, janet@SAF-SRQ.orgwww.SAF-SRQ.org/Scholarship

Scholarship recipients agree to share their studentwork in a presentation to the SAF community inSarasota, Florida in December 2017 or June 2018.

Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF) 2017 Paul Rudolph Scholarship ApplicationPlease complete all sections of the application. Completed applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2017.The scholarship winners will be announced June 12, 2017.

Personal Information

Name (First, Middle, Last)

Current Address (Street, City, State, Zip)

Permanent Address (Street, City, State, Zip)

Email Address Mobile Phone (Area Code, Number)

School Information

Name of Sarasota or Manatee County Public High School Graduation Year

Sarasota or Manatee County Public High School Counselor or Teacher Name and Email Address

Name of Current College/University

College/University Address (Street, City, State, Zip)

College/University Teacher’s Name and Email Address Current Grade Point Average (based on 4.0 scale)

Expected Degree Upon Graduating Expected Date of Graduation

List organizations to which you belong, offices held, honors, awards and scholarships you have received. Please include thedate(s) of participation and scholarship awards:

Financial InformationComplete this section, or submit your college financial form, in consultation with your parent(s), legal guardian, or spouse. The informationwill be kept confidential and used only to evaluate financial need by the SAF - Paul Rudolph Scholarship Committee.

Father’s/Guardian’s Name Father’s/Guardian’s Address

Father’s/Guardian’s Phone Father’s/Guardian’s Annual income

Mother’s/Guardian’s Name Mother’s/Guardian’s Address

Mother’s/Guardian’s Phone Mother’s/Guardian’s Annual income

Spouse’s Name (if applicable) Spouse’s Address

Spouse’s Phone Spouse’s Annual income

SAF 2017 Paul Rudolph Scholarship Application, page 2Please complete all sections of the application. Completed applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2017. The scholarship winners will be announced June 12, 2017.

Enter your estimated annual college expenses:

Tuition $

Room and board $

Books and supplies $

Fees $

Transportation $

Personal $

TOTAL $

Indicate the amount of support you expect:

Family contribution $

Part-time work (work-study) $

Loans $

Summer employment $

Savings $

Other sources $

TOTAL $

Personal Statement

1. Personal Essay (500 word maximum)Please write a comprehensive essay explaining your interests (activities, honors, volunteer work) and future career plans in architecture.Include a candid description of your life, explaining obstacles or “disadvantaged circumstances” you might have experienced. Use thefollowing as a framework for your essay.� What obstacles have you faced and overcome and those that remain?� How did you decide on architecture as a profession and what are your experiences?� After obtaining an architecture degree, how do you plan to use it?� How has architect Paul Rudolph’s work influenced your work?

2. Freehand DrawingPlease submit one 8½” x 11” freehand drawing of any theme (objects, buildings, people, self portrait, etc). Please do not send drafted floor plans or drawings done by computer-aided design (CAD). Please clearly mark drawing with your name,date completed and short description.

I agree that the application and attachments may be used for the purpose of evaluation and selection by the SAF - Paul Rudolph Scholarship Committee and that all information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Name Signature Date