Application to the Center for Palladian Studies for an Academic Scholarship

Purpose of Scholarships

1. Demonstrate the global reach of Palladian architecture
2. Communicate the significance of Palladian architecture
3. Encourage and recruit emerging scholars

Overview

Throughout the year CPSA awards $2,000 to $10,000 in support of academic class projects related to Palladian scholarship that may include architectural design, research and conservation. Scholarships are awarded to students for a project that will earn academic credit for a class that is part of a curriculum from an accredited university, either domestic or international.

The student is expected to write an article for CPSA’s journal Palladianna, and offer a presentation (live and/or streamed) of results of the project.

Application for Scholarship

Application for scholarship needs to address the following:

1. State the name and scope of the project.
2. State the amount of money requested and how the money will be used.
3. State the class name and how the class is arranged in a curriculum.
4. Provide project steps with dates beginning with agreement to proceed and ending with delivery of articles and presentation. Include interim payments as applicable. CPSA will provide funds by check or electronic transfer. Receipts or invoices from third parties are required.
5. State end of project deliverables such as (but not limited to) articles for Palladianna, lectures/webinars for CPSA use.
6. The application needs to be signed and dated by the student and professor. State the Professor’s name and title.
7. State the name of the university and academic department that is offering the class and accrediting agency and date of accreditation.
8. Provide contact information for the student and professor.
9. Submit your application to palladianstudies@gmail.com.

Who Reviews the Application and Timing of Award

Members of the Scholarship and Program Development Committee will review the application and determine if additional information is needed or make a recommendation to CPSA’s board. Review and approval will take 4 to 6 weeks.

Members include practicing architects, university faculty, historians, and preservationists.

We wish you the best in your scholarly pursuits.