We have created the SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Scholarship Program to support and mentor students from historically underrepresented demographics in architecture, interior design, planning, landscape architecture and engineering. The program's mission is to provide these students with the opportunity to attain their professional goals while advancing the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry and improving the built environment.

This scholarship includes a one-time award of $6,000 to offset the student's tuition at their current academic institution (5 scholarships are awarded each year). Additionally, the scholarship recipientsserve as paid summer interns atSmithGroup offices across theUnited States.

Eligibility: Applicants must be current undergraduate (at least a junior level standing by the time of the internship) or graduate students in an accredited architecture, interior design, planning, landscape architecture or engineering program in the United States. Candidates should have a current GPA of 3.0 or better. Candidates who are Black/African American, Hispanic, Alaskan Native or American Indian,Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander are eligible to apply. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Prior to starting your application, please have the following items available: Resume Link to online portfolio A cover letter including the answer to the question "Describe the importance of diversity in the design world" (in 200 words or less)

#LI-Remote Deadline: November 30, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.