KSS Architects Endowed Scholarships at NJIT HCAD

Investing in the Future of Design

At KSS Architects, we believe the future of design begins with empowering the next generation. That’s why we are proud to support the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Hillier College of Architecture and Design through two endowed scholarships that have supported students for over two decades.

This enduring commitment reflects our dedication to education and our profession, as we prepare future generations to create a better, more resilient world.

KSS Endowed Scholarships

KSS Architects supports NJIT students through two distinct scholarships:

• KSS Architects Endowed Scholarship
  Awarded to an architecture student entering the third year who has demonstrated academic excellence, initiative, and strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.

• KSS Architects Endowed Inner City Scholarship
  Awarded to a full-time incoming first-year architecture student whose portfolio demonstrates exceptional creativity.

Both scholarships recognize students at pivotal moments in their education, providing resources and encouragement to support their continued growth as designers and future leaders in the profession.

A Partnership Built on Shared Values

For over two decades, KSS scholarships have represented more than financial support; they have been a catalyst for connection, collaboration, and opportunity. Through these scholarships, we’ve built lasting relationships with NJIT and its students, some of whom have joined KSS as summer interns. These experiences give students the chance to apply their skills in real-world practice while infusing our teams with fresh perspectives and bold ideas that strengthen the future of design.

The partnership also reflects a deeper alignment between KSS and the Hillier College of Architecture and Design, a comprehensive design school within a top-ranked public research university. Known for its collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, Hillier College encourages cross-pollination of ideas and innovation, values that resonate deeply with KSS’s integrated approach to design.

Through this shared vision, we’ve had the privilege of watching students grow, thrive, and contribute meaningfully to the profession. In turn, these connections reinforce our belief that architecture is not just about buildings, but about people, communities, and the future we shape together.

A Legacy of Design Excellence

By sustaining these scholarships year after year, KSS affirms our dedication to mentorship, education, and leadership in the design profession. Supporting NJIT students means supporting a future that is bold, sustainable, and transformative.

At KSS, we know the buildings of tomorrow are imagined today. By investing in students, we live our philosophy: Today for Tomorrow.

Learn more about scholarships and award opportunities through The Hillier College of Architecture and Design.