In recognition of Paul Welch Jr.’s distinguished and lengthy career of service to architects and the architectural profession, this scholarship program was created to celebrate Paul’s experiences with the California Architects Board (CAB), as well as, with AIA California and his unwavering belief in the power of the architectural license. The scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of California interns at early stages in their careers and encourages them to complete the licensure process by covering all associated costs.
DEADLINES
Applications are due by March 6, 2025 by 11:59pm Pacific Time
ELIGIBILITY
- California resident
- AIAS or Associate AIA Member in good standing
- NCARB and CAB record holder in good standing or IPAL student
- AEP Council of Advisors are eligible
- Applicants may have passed one or more divisions of the ARE, but cannot have passed all divisions
*Applicants will be asked to include a copy of their NCARB Authorization to Test or a letter verifying their IPAL status to show proof of scholarship eligibility.
Please review the full submission guidelines to assist you with putting together the application package. Have questions? Visit our website to learn more.
Established in 2017 by Chet Widom, FAIA and wife Diana Widom, the Chester and Diana Widom Architectural Education Scholarship, in honor of Paul W. Welch, provides scholarship opportunities to community college students from California to pursue their architectural education.
DEADLINE
Applications are due by March 6, 2025, 11:59pm Pacific Time
ELIGIBILITY
- California Resident
- Community student accepted to an accredited school of architecture - confirmation of acceptance does not need to be included at the time of submission, but will need to be submitted before the scholarship funds are sent.
Please review the full submission guidelines to assist you with putting together the application package. Have questions? Visit our website to learn more.
DEADLINES
Registration Opens: February 18, 2025 by 11:59pm Pacific Time
Early Bird Registration Closes: March 17, 2025 by 11:59pm Pacific Time
Normal Registration Closes: April 17, 2025 by 11:59pm Pacific Time
FEES
The registration fee will not be refunded for submissions that are disqualified, late, or incomplete.
ELIGIBILITY
- All licensed AIA California members may submit built projects located anywhere in the world.
- AIA members licensed in other states may only submit built projects located in California.
- Projects that are submitted must be built projects completed on or after January 1, 2018.
Visit our website for more information and full guidelines!
DEADLINES
Registration Opens: February 18, 2025 by 11:59pm Pacific Time
Early Bird Registration Closes: March 17, 2025 by 11:59pm Pacific Time
Normal Registration Closes: April 17, 2025 by 11:59pm Pacific Time
FEES
All fees are non-refundable. Please review eligibility prior to registering for awards. This fee must be paid online at the time of registration. Refunds will not be given for entries that are disqualified, late, or incomplete; credits will not be given for future submissions.
Student may register for free
ELIGIBILITY
- Projects may be built or unbuilt
- Built projects must have been completed as of Jan 1, 2018
- Architects & Landscape Architects with a California license may submit built projects located anywhere in the world
- Architects & Landscape Architects licensed in other states may only submit built projects located in California
- Undergraduate, graduate and recent graduates are eligible to submit
- Must NOT include firm name or school name in final PDF
DEADLINES
Registration Opens: February 18, 2025 by 11:59pm Pacific Time
Early Bird Registration Closes: March 17, 2025 by 11:59pm Pacific Time
Normal Registration Closes: April 17, 2025 by 11:59pm Pacific Time
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Each completed submission package must follow these guidelines:
· Submitted in PDF format
· Not to exceed 8MB and 12 pages
· Font 12 point or larger
GUIDELINES
Pages 1 - 2
The first two pages should cover a biographical sketch of the nominee. Please address issues such as strengths, challenges, management, social concerns and community involvement as deemed appropriate for the Maybeck Award.
Pages 3 - 12
The final pages of the submission should include supporting images, photos, and diagrams. Include photographic images of completed projects that represent a breadth of experience and a range of projects. On the graphic images provided please include the name of the project, the project type (i.e., residential home, church, museum, etc), and the year the project was completed. We encourage creativity. You may produce montage images that showcase more than one image on a photograph. However, we recommend that this be done in such a way that individual details and characteristics are not lost.
View our 2024 Submission Guidelines or visit our website for more information!