Resources for College Students

Scholarships & Awards

Competitions

Prof. Dev. & Networking
The Architects Foundation provides scholarship funding to both individual students and directly to universities through multiple programs.

The Medal for Academic Excellence is awarded annually to the top graduating student in each NAAB accredited program.

​In the AIA/AIAS CRIT Scholar research program, recipients receive $1,000 each toward research projects and are matched with a mentor.
AIA is a sponsor of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon®, a collegiate competition that has inspired thousands of students worldwide to enter the clean energy workforce.
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The COTE Top Ten for Students is a competition that challenges students to submit projects that use a thoroughly integrated approach to architecture, natural systems, and technology to provide architectural solutions that protect and enhance the environment.
The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design is the architecture and design event of the year. Students may take advantage of a discounted registration rate.
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AIA and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) jointly host an annual Intersections Research Conference dedicated to strengthening the intersection between academia and design practice.

American Institute of Architecture Students

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization dedicated to advancing leadership, design, and service among architecture students.

Beware Aware ...
An Architecture Program's status with NAAB can change!

REGULARLY CHECK - especially BEFORE each semester - to make sure that the Architecture Program you are attending or plan to attend is still accredited as programs do sometimes lose their accredited status with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Beware Aware ...
A State's Initial Licensure Requirements Do Change!

REGULARLY CHECK with the Licensing Board of the jurisdiction were you wish to practice architecture to verify registration and practice requirements as you progress through the process of becoming licensed in that jurisdiction as they may change their rules, statutes and regulations at any time.

Looking for an Architecture Internship in Delaware?

AIA Delaware is committed to supporting the next generation of architects.
We help architecture students connect with internship and co-op opportunities that provide hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and exposure to real-world practice.

Chat with our Executive Director.
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