Fontainebleau Prize Application Requirements
Deadline
Applications must be received on March 15th by 5:00 PM EST. No exceptions.
Application Requirements
A complete application includes the application, a portfolio and two letters of recommendation. All aspects of the application must be submitted both electronically (PDF) and in hard copy. See submission instructions (below) for details.
Application
The application consists of the following three sections:
- Cover Page Form: The Cover Page Form must be placed on the front of hard copy submissions.
- Statement of Purpose: The Statement of Purpose should describe the reasons you seek the opportunity for study abroad. Maximum one page.
- Resume:- The resume should include academic background and professional history (if applicable). Maximum one page.
Click here to download the application form.
Portfolio
The portfolio should include three student projects as examples of work. Submissions of collaborative projects where the applicant's role is not clear are discouraged. As with all aspects of the application, the portfolio must be submitted in hardcopy and as a PDF document. PDF documents may not exceed 1 MB.*
*Applicants may choose to submit an additional PDF that is larger than 1 MB. This second PDF MUST be zipped. Do not submit slides.
Two Letters of Recommendation
All letters of recommendation, both electronic and hardcopy versions, must be signed and on letterhead.
- Two letters should be written by a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work.
- Optional: The applicant may submit up to two more academic or professional references from an educator and/or architect testifying to achievement and professional promise demonstrated through academic or professional work in an architectural office.
Note:
• There is no entry fee.
• A self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) is required if applicants would like work samples returned. If a SASE does not have correct postage, the submission will not be returned. For students in New York City, the portfolio will also be available for pick-up.
*Photos: Fontainebleau Schools (right), images from Helen Levin's 2010 Fontainebleau Prize winning portfolio (left)