About the Fellowship

Each year students graduating from the Graduate School of Architecture with the Master of Architecture degree are eligible to become candidates for the Roger Bailey Traveling Fellowship. Candidates for the fellowship submit a portfolio of their work and a concise proposal for travel and study outlining their objectives, plan of implementation and how they anticipate the fellowship contributing to their growth as an architect. The length of time, place of travel and agenda are not restricted. The selection of the recipient of the fellowship is made by a committee composed of representatives of the school's faculty, the architectural profession and former fellowship recipients.

The recipient of the fellowship is required to keep a journal during the period of travel and study. Upon completion of the travel, the journal is given to the Graduate School of Architecture to become part of the school's library. The recipient also presents a lecture at the school which reflects upon his or her experiences during the period of the fellowship.

For the endowment to remain viable in the future it must be maintained carefully and continue to grow. The funds are maintained through the University of Utah endowment program. Modest growth has been maintained through contributions received annually and a program of reinvestment of a portion of the endowment's earnings.

Since 1987, the first year an award was made, a fellow has been named nearly every year. The original intention of enhancing the professional lives of students who show particular intellectual and professional promise has been achieved and will continue to enrich the school and its students. The fellowship also continues as a living memorial to the work, vision and dedication of Roger Bailey.

Information provided by Betty Bailey