Although drafting courses are of some value, freehand drawing and sketching skills are more important. You may apply during your senior year of high school. Application is made to the University of Arizona declaring a major in Pre-Architecture. Some scholarships are available on a competitive basis, awarded for both need and merit. The UA Financial Aid Office collects applications and compiles data to qualify candidates for awards.
Information is available there for loans, grants, and other scholarships.
Within the College of Architecture, these are given primarily to professional phase students. Additional information may be obtained from the College of Architecture directly. You are encouraged to visit our College and meet students already enrolled in our professional phase. Your local chapter of the American Institute of Architects and its member firms are also valuable resources for information about the nature of architects' work and values of the profession.