Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant

The Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant is awarded to further the personal and professional development of an architect in early or mid career through travel. Travel plans should be focused on a selected topic of interest to the individual rather than as part of a larger humanitarian or institutional endeavor. Recent topics include the preservation and adaptive reuse strategies in Japan, the impact of COVID-19 on performing arts buildings in northern Europe, and a survey of nomadic housing practices, among many others. Applicants must be US citizens with a professional degree in architecture. They must also be practicing architects, either licensed or unlicensed. Academics may apply, but must also be practicing architects. Graduate students are not eligible. Applicants may be located anywhere within the United States. Single or multiple awards of up to $25,000. The winner may be asked to present at the Center for Architecture upon return. A complete application requires the LeBrun web form, which asks applicants to provide: Project Abstract (100 words max), Statement of Purpose (1,000 words max), Resume (3 pages max), Itinerary and budget (250 words max), Portfolio (no longer than 10 pages and no larger than 5MB), and Two Letters of Recommendation. All letters of recommendation must be signed and on letterhead. Letters should be written in support of the proposed travel plans and attest to the applicant's capability and professional promise. One letter must be written by a member of the American Institute for Architects (AIA). Applicants may submit additional supporting documentation, preferably not exceeding five pages. Total application file uploads may not exceed 30 MB. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.