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.
Founded by AIA California’s Healthcare Facilities Forum Committee in memory of their colleague, the Robert J. Kain, this scholarship known as The Kain Scholarship, strives to encourage and support architecture students interested in pursuing a career in the design and delivery of hospitals and healing environments.
With forces that continually shift and improve healthcare delivery, this scholarship opportunity supports the importance of developing the next generation of architects to create the innovative design and delivery needs of tomorrow’s healthcare facilities.
PRIZE
$2,000 to help offset costs of higher education in architecture. Award can be used for qualified tuition and related expenses and/or to otherwise improve or enhance capacity, skill or talent in the field of healthcare architecture.
DEADLINE
Applications are due August 7, 2025 by 11:59pm PT
ELIGILIBITY
- Applicants must be enrolled in a NAAB accredited school of architecture in California.
- California Resident
- Proof of enrollment as a full-time student in an architecture program at a California College or University.
- Must be in an undergraduate or Masters program.
Please review the full submission guidelines to assist you with putting together the application package. Have questions? Visit our website to learn more.
The Mel Ferris Scholarship provides financial assistance to university-level architectural students enrolled in accredited schools of architecture in California who have demonstrated financial need and exemplary academic and design achievements.
This scholarship is awarded in three tiers:
- First Place: $5,000
- Second Place: $4,000
- Third Place: $3,000
Student Chapter Award: $500 per institution, used at the AIAS chapters discretion on supportive student programming/resources.
DEADLINE
Applications are due August 7, 2025 by 11:59pm PT
ELIGILIBITY
- Applicants must be enrolled in a NAAB accredited school of architecture in California.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Diversity and inclusion are encouraged, but identification as a member of a minority group is not required to be considered for an award.
- Must have completed the FASFA.
- Must be a student in the 2025-2026 academic year.
A transcript (official or unofficial) must be uploaded as well as the FASFA Student Aid Index (SAI) cover page.
Questions? Please contact Ashley Taylor, Awards Program Coordinator: ataylor@aiacalifornia.org
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!