2010 Mel Ferris Recipients

"The scholarship will enable me to continue my studies and endeavors. I have made myself a promise to help others like me in the future. When I have the resources to do so, I too will help raise and donate money for scholarships to help others reach their goals in life."
    - David Castro, Cal Poly Pomona - 2010 Scholarship Recipient
                      Click here to view David's award winning project.



“The CAF has provided me with the opportunity to fully pursue my architectural education and invest in skills and technology that will give me a more competitive, greener edge in the changing field of the profession and hiring process therein.”
    – Keith Rowe, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - 2010 Scholarship Recipient
                      Click here to view Keith's award winning project.




“The Mel Ferris Scholarship will not only help me offset tuition costs, but it will also give me the opportunity to buy books and start researching as I begin preparing for my postgraduate education in environmental design."
     - Zlatan Sehovic, USC - 2010 Scholarship Recipient
                      Click here to view Zlatan's award winning project.




“The award will be extremely helpful in purchasing much needed supplies for my thesis and help support living expenses. After graduation, I hope to continue to participate in architectural competitions and teaching positions; The Mel Ferris Scholarship will be instrumental in making sure both these goals are possible.”
     – Taylor Medlin, UC Berkeley - 2010 Scholarship Recipient
                      Click here to view Taylor's award winning project.





    “It is a great feeling to have my passion for efficient buildings be recognized by professionals in the field. The financial help means I can focus on my thesis, conference papers, and career plans."
    – Rudolph Marnich, Cal Poly Pomona - 2010 Savings By Design
        Energy Efficiency Integration Scholarship recipient
                      Click here to view Rudy's award winning project.


Deans Choice Awards

The Dean's Choice Award is a $500 prize awarded by the Dean of each of the ten accredited architectural schools in California to a Mel Ferris scholarship applicant from their school.

2010 Deans Choice Award Recipients

  • Rena Mande - NewSchool
  • Sarah Hovsepian - Cal Poly Pomona
  • Erin Cuevas - USC
  • Adrian Ariosa - SCI-ARC
  • Bret Walters- California College of the Arts
  • Brittany Henderson - Academy of Art
  • Woodbury University - Adrienne Rosca
  • Kai Liao - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
  • Brian Cadiz - UCLA
  • Woranol Sattayavinij - UC Berkeley