American Institute of Architects--Southwest Washington Chapter High School Scholarship

Website: AIA Southwest Washington

Description

The American Institute of Architects and its Southwest Washington chapter offer up to two scholarships of $2000 to graduating high school students from Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Wahkiakum, Skamania, and Grays Harbor Counties who plan to pursue careers in Architecture. If no entry is deemed satisfactory, we retain the right to not award a scholarship. If no entry is deemed satisfactory, we retain the right to not award a scholarship.

Eligibility

Eligible students must already be accepted into a university with an accredited architectural degree program.

Graduating high school seniors attending a high school in Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Wahkiakum or Grays Harbor Counties in Washington State.

Student Type
  • Freshman
Resident Type
  • Resident

Procedure

The selection will be based upon the student's potential as illustrated by the submittal record of previous academic and non-academic success and a narrative describing why they feel a career in architecture is right for them.

SUBMITTAL MATERIAL:

  1. High School transcript through the winter quarter of 2008.
  2. Name of university you will attend and proof of acceptance in their architecture program.
  3. Resume, including non-academic achievements and interests.
  4. Short letters of recommendation from teachers and/or counselors. Two minimum.
  5. An essay of not more than 250 words that describes what made you decide to pursue a career in architecture and what you hope to accomplish.
  6. Portfolio of artwork, photographs or other work that helps to illustrate talent. This material will be returned if a self-addressed envelope is provided.

Submittal material to be postmarked no later than May 9, 2008. Send to AIA Southwest Washington Chapter at 1201 Pacific Ave., Suite C-4, Tacoma, WA 98402.

Questions can be answered by Cheryl Zoltak, Executive Director, at 253-627-4006.

Winners will be announced no later than May 22, 2008.

Winners will be invited to attend a Southwest Washington Chapter AIA meeting to be presented with the scholarship. A press release will be sent to local media and the students' schools announcing the winners. Winners will be asked to submit a photo suitable for publishing on the local and national website.

 

Contact Information

Cheryl Zoltak
Executive Director
253-627-4006

Award Details

Number of Awards
2
Award Amount
$2,000

Deadlines

  • 2008-05-09: Program Deadline