ARE Scholarship

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.

Deadline: 3/6/2025

Apply at this link: https://calarchfoundation.org/paul-w-welch-jr-are-scholarship/

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ELIGIBILITY

California resident
AIAS or Associate AIA Member in good standing
NCARB and CAB record holder in good standing or IPAL student
Applicants may have passed one or more divisions of the ARE, but cannot have passed all divisions.

PRIZE

Reimbursement of the cost of passing each division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) ($1,260 – $1,470) and the CA Supplemental Exam ($100). Proof of passing must be submitted along with a request for reimbursement. Funds can be applied to previously passed divisions.
Reimbursement of NCARB ($100) and CAB ($100) fees to establish records.
Questions? Please contact Ashley Taylor, Awards Program Coordinator: ataylor@aiacalifornia.org

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Section 1: Nomination letter on letterhead from an AxP mentor or supervisor, an AIA Member in good standing or an Executive Director at any AIA chapter in California.

Section 2: Essay answering the following the following prompt:

Reflecting on your journey in architecture so far, what have been the pivotal moments that shaped your career? How have these experiences influenced the direction you want to take in the profession?
1-2pgs, 12pt font

Section 3: Resume

Section 4: Design Portfolio and Additional Letters of Support

Minimum of 2 projects should be included in your portfolio and it should not exceed 8 pages.
Include a brief narrative on each project.
Clearly designate your role in group projects. Learn more on AIA credit guidelines here.

Entry submissions are uploaded as a single PDF document in portrait orientation, 8 1/2 x 11 size. Submission may not exceed 8MB.