The AIA Corporate Architects and Facility Management (CAFM) scholarship is administered in conjunction with the staff of National Architectural Accrediting Board-approved programs of architecture in the United States and RAIC Canadian schools of architecture. Questions regarding this program may be directed to cafm@aia.org.

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled and working toward their first professional degree in architecture and can be:

• In the third or fourth year of a five-year program that results in a BArch degree
• In the fourth or fifth year of a six-year program (4+2 or other combination) that results in an MArch degree
• In the second or third year of a three- to four-year program which results in a MArch degree and with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than architecture.

Awards

The number of awards varies each year and is based on available funds. The scholarship amounts usually range from $1,000 to $2,500. The scholarships will be awarded for a full academic year. The award may not be used retroactively, deferred for use later, used for a partial year, or transferred to another individual.

Entry Requirements

The following is required from each applicant:

1. A completed scholarship application

2. A transcript from each academic institution attended since high school

3. One letter of recommendation

4. A résumé

5. An essay on the topic requested

Selection

The recipients are selected by AIA members serving on the CAFM Advisory Group. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance, a letter of recommendation, and the essay. All decisions are final. Applications and attachments become the property of the American Institute of Architects.

Past Winning Essays

Karen L. Wong: “The Business of Architecture”
Joshua David Crawford: “Hands-On Training”
Daniel J. Beeker: “Studio Interface”
Camila Herrera: “Collaboration with Corporate Clients in a Studio Setting”