OpenFieldBall State College of Architecture and Planning Graduate Fellowship
Merit fellowship awarded to exceptional incoming graduate students entering accredited professional architecture and urban planning master's programs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale in architecture or related design field
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Design portfolio exhibiting architectural drawings, computational models, or urban schemes
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of academic or professional recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- USD $10,000 annual merit fellowship stipend plus out-of-state tuition fee waiver
- Application fee
- USD $60
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full out-of-state tuition waiver included
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ball State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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