Architectural Guild Traveling Fellowships
Grants awarded annually by application and final selection by a jury of the Architectural Guild to students for travel and study outside of the United States.

Important Note: Individual awards will vary on the existing University Financial Aid Package and/or the number of qualified applicants.  Please keep in mind that if you are currently receiving funds through the University's Financial Aid program, School of Architecture awards will generally replace existing loans, work-study, etc., dollar-for-dollar.

The Avi Efraim Gesundheit Traveling Fellowship
This endowment remembers and honors the life of Avi Efraim Gesundheit (1978-1996), a second-generation Trojan enrolled in the School of Architecture class of 2001. The fellowship is awarded annually to a student or students for independent travel.  The criteria for selection includes financial need, overall academic merit and the academic enrichment of his or her architectural studies presented by the student’s proposed travel plan.

Jon Adams Jerde, FAIA / USC Architectural Guild Traveling Fellowship
Established by the Jerde Family and the USC Architectural Guild in honor of Jon Jerde (B.Arch. 1964). The fellowship commemorates his experience as one of the first USC Architectural Guild Traveling Fellowship recipients. This endowment provides annual funds to be given to a fourth- or fifth-year student for travel and study outside of the United States. The recipient is selected by a jury of the Architectural Guild and representatives of the Jerde family.

Chase L. Leavitt Traveling Fellowship
Established by USC Architecture alumnus, Chase Leavitt (B.Arch. 1967) in 2000, this endowment provides annual funds to be given to a fourth or fifth-year student for travel and study outside of the United States.  The recipient is selected by a jury of the Architectural Guild and representatives of the Leavitt family.

George H. Mayr Foundation / USC Architectural Guild Traveling Fellowship
In memory of the noted philanthropist, this endowment provides annual funds to be given to a fourth- or fifth-year student for travel and study.  The recipient is selected by a jury of the Architectural Guild.