The Department of Architecture is proud to present the winners of this year’s Architecture Scholarships. This gallery showcases and recognizes the work of nine selected students from first to fourth year, who submitted their portfolios and were ranked by a jury of full-time faculty. The Department celebrates the effort, dedication, and success of our FIU students and faculty.
The 2025 FIU School of Architecture scholarships awarded include the Ramon A. Arbesu Scholarship, BEA International Scholarship, and Nicolas Quintana Scholarship
Recipients of the Ramon A. Arbesu Scholarship for First-Year Students:
Design 2:
- Jasmine Lago
- Nilye Montalvo
Ramon A. Arbesu Scholarship Fund was established by Mrs. Rivera-Arbesu as a memorial to her husband, a local architect and alumnus of Florida International University. Ramón lost his courageous battle against colon cancer in 2014 at the age of 39. Ramón was a gifted and creative individual with a love for architecture and design, the South Florida environment, and most of all, his family.
Recipients of the BEA International Scholarship for Second and Third-Year Students:
Design 4:
- Julen Asencor
- Harrison Lee
- Felipe López
Design 6:
- Julia Lopes
- Kenrick Pacheco
The BEA International Scholarship Endowment was made to benefit students in the Department of Architecture at Florida International University. This endowment is established in perpetuity. Recipients of this award will be known as BEA International Scholars.
Recipients of the Nicolas Quintana Scholarship for fourth-year students:
Design 8/9:
- Mariah Barbosa
- Jacob Prezeau
The Nicolas Quintana Scholarship Fund was made to benefit students in the Department of Architecture at Florida International University in memory of architect and educator Nicolás Quintana.
As we celebrate these outstanding achievements, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of the scholarship recipients. Your dedication, passion, and excellence in design set a powerful example for your peers and inspire us all. We are proud to support and honor the bright futures of these talented students, and we eagerly anticipate the lasting contributions they will make to the field of architecture.
