The AIA West Virginia Scholarship Program provides financial support to students pursuing architecture degrees. Since 1986, AIA West Virginia has awarded over $324,300 to 139 students, helping them advance their education and future careers in architecture. The scholarship is designed to recognize students with strong architectural ability, a passion for the profession, and potential for success.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarships are based on architectural ability, desire, and potential for success.
- Scholarship may be awarded for projects demonstrating sustainable principles or new environmental technologies.
- Awardees will be invited to the AIA West Virginia Design Awards Gala Dinner.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a West Virginia resident.
- Completed six or more semesters in a NAAB accredited undergraduate Bachelor of Architecture program, or be enrolled/accepted in a NAAB accredited Master of Architecture program.
- Pre-professional Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture students are eligible if their institution also offers a NAAB accredited Master of Architecture program and they have completed six or more semesters of undergraduate studies.
Application Process
- Submit the completed scholarship application by December 3rd.
- Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee in December.
- Semi-finalists will be invited for an interview and portfolio presentation during the December holiday recess.
- Scholarship awards will be announced the following week, with checks distributed to bursar’s offices before the spring semester.
AIA West Virginia is the voice of the architectural profession in West Virginia. AIA WV represents over 300 American Institute of Architects members - registered architects, intern-architects, engineers, contracting firms and building supply businesses - working in West Virginia. Through its continuing education system, AIA is committed to the lifelong learning of its members in an effort to improve society through a dedication to design excellence and a concern for the quality of human life.