Adolfo R. Cruz Memorial Fellowship

Please submit the following materials a a single PDF document using the application form:

1. A statement of purpose (500 words maximum) that addresses the value that the student places on the concept that a truly meaningful life is a balance of one’s professional and personal activities.
2. Letter of recommendation (minimum of one).
3. Statement of Financial Need (200 words maximum) briefly describing your current financial situation, and the potential benefit of this fellowship.
4. Transcript (unofficial transcript from CalCentral is fine)

Please note: Federal financial aid regulations require that all awards received by a student cannot exceed their financial aid need as determined by a congressional formula. It is possible, therefore, that the cash award for a prize could reduce some component of a needy student’s package of financial aid awards. In these cases, the Financial Aid Office attempts first to reduce loan or work aid; fellowships, grants or scholarships are only reduced as a last resort. Regardless of your financial aid situation, the IRS views fellowships, grants or scholarships that are not directly applied to tuition or other educational expenses as taxable income.

The Cruz Fellowship was established by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of architect Adolfo R. Cruz, a distinguished professional of McClellan Cruz Gaylord & Associates, who valued the concept that a truly meaningful life is a balance of one’s professional and personal activities. The Cruz Fellowship will be awarded every third year (tri-annually) to an M.Arch student in their last year at CED. The award will be based on merit, financial need and a student’s statement of purpose that exemplifies the value to achieve balance of one’s professional and personal activities. The award shall be used to defray the costs of tuition and/or travel.