AIA West Virginia Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: December 3, 2023, by 11:59 PM
Eligibility:

• Must be a West Virginia resident as per the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s Rules and Policies.
• Must have 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.

 Selection Process:

• 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, either at the AIA WV Offices in Charleston or virtually.
• Scholarship awards will be announced the following week, with checks distributed to bursar’s offices before the spring semester.
• Awardees will be invited to the AIA West Virginia Design Awards Gala Dinner in 2025.

 Awards:

• Scholarships will be awarded based on architectural ability, desire, and potential for success in the profession.
• The Floyd J. Clingenpeel Scholarship may be awarded for projects demonstrating sustainable principles, alternative energy systems, or new environmental technologies, funded by Harper Engineering.

 Contact Information:

• For questions, contact Antonia Edwardson, Executive Director, at (304) 344-9872 or antonia@aiawv.org.

 Program History:

• Since 1986, AIA West Virginia has awarded over $324,300 to 139 students, funded by component members and sponsors.

  If you have any further questions or need assistance with the application, feel free to ask!