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Opsis Architecture has launched a scholarship program intended to help improve diversity in the architecture field. Each year, two third-year architecture students at the University of Oregon will receive a $2,500 scholarship renewable for up to three years.

鈥淲e have a long history of supporting the school through (teaching) studios,鈥� said Alec Holser, an Opsis principal and partner. 鈥淚n this case, we were interested in providing scholarships as part of the firm’s goals of increasing diversity in the industry.鈥�

Scholarship recipients will be chosen from the student body at large, but students from underrepresented communities will be given special consideration.

鈥淎rchitecture is a five- or six-year program depending on how you go to school,鈥� Holser said. 鈥淲ith the price of school, we decided to start a scholarship program.鈥�

Holder said he hopes that with less financial pressure, students will be more motivated to consider a career in architecture.

鈥淲e want to let people understand design,鈥� Holser said. 鈥淚t is a little abstract. It doesn’t always get the interest in more diverse communities. Architecture affects everything you live in.鈥�

Students interested in applying for the scholarships can do so through the UO College of Design. Recipients will be chosen in the spring.