From Student to Studio: Provencher_Roy's New Scholarship Offers $15K and Elite Mentorship
May 3
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The renowned architecture and design firm Provencher_Roy is taking a major step to support the future of the built environment. The firm recently announced the launch of the Claude-Provencher Excellence Scholarship, an annual initiative designed to empower emerging talent in architecture and related design fields.
Created to honour the profound legacy of co-founder Claude Provencher (1949–2022)—a leading figure in Canadian architecture—the scholarship seeks students who embody his core values: excellence, rigour, creativity, sustainability, and engagement.
More Than Just Financial Support
Valued at $15,000, the scholarship offers a unique launchpad for a university student looking to elevate their final academic project. However, the prize goes far beyond financial backing.
The selected recipient will step directly into the professional world, receiving hands-on mentorship within the Provencher_Roy studios. This includes:
A dedicated professional workspace.
Access to specialized equipment, including model workshops and 3D printing technology.
Continuous, one-on-one guidance from a senior design professional.
"This scholarship reflects our commitment to carrying forward Claude Provencher’s legacy by supporting a new generation of designers who are driven to shape a thoughtful, sustainable, and meaningful built environment,” Sonia Gagné, Design VP, Principal Partner, and Architect at Provencher_Roy.
The scholarship serves as an incubator for fresh ideas. It is open to graduating students across a variety of disciplines, including architecture, environmental design, landscape architecture, urban planning, and interior design.
The firm is looking for forward-thinking projects that push boundaries. Applicants are highly encouraged to explore pressing modern themes, such as:
Artificial Intelligence in design
Innovative materials
Sustainable development
Urban densification
The chosen research project will not stay hidden in a studio; it will culminate in a public exhibition and a dedicated publication documenting the student's research process and outcomes.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students enrolled in selected Canadian universities. There is no age restriction to apply.
Important Dates to Remember
For students eager to take their final projects to the next level, the timeline moves quickly:
Application Deadline: May 17, 2026
Winner Announcement & Project Start: June 1, 2026
Midterm Presentation: December 2026
Final Exhibition: June 1, 2027
New Scholarship. Image courtesy of: Provencher_Roy
New Scholarship. Image courtesy of: Provencher_Roy
Co-founder of Provencher_Roy, Claude Provencher has profoundly shaped the Canadian architectural landscape since the late 1970s. Renowned for projects that are both ambitious and contemporary, yet deeply rooted in the human scale, he championed a humanistic and sustainable vision of architecture— one that combines rigour, boldness, and social commitment. Many buildings across Montréal and Québec bear his signature, including the World Trade Centre Montréal, the Reception Pavilion of the Quebec National Assembly, the Montréal Tower at the Olympic Stadium, the Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion of the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, as well as the master plan for Technopôle Angus.
Firmly convinced of the added value and lasting impact that architecture brings to the built environment, he advocated throughout his career for a vision of the city in which architecture holds a central role—forming the foundation of enduring beauty for generations to come. Through his pursuit of excellence and his determination to push boundaries, Claude Provencher shaped a practice now recognized for the richness and authenticity of its thinking, as well as for the rigour and quality of its achievements.
Founded in 1983 by Claude Provencher and Michel Roy, Provencher_Roy has grown into one of Canada’s most influential multidisciplinary firms. Today, the firm operates with a team of over 350 professionals across four offices, specializing in architecture, interior design, urban planning, and landscape architecture.
From their early spotlight with the transformation of the World Trade Centre Montréal to their modern focus on net-zero challenges, the firm has remained dedicated to "human-scale" design. By organizing their large team into smaller, collaborative studios, they foster an environment where creativity and analytical thinking thrive. Their mission is simple yet ambitious: to create inclusive, sustainable, and meaningful spaces that improve collective well-being.
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