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Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship

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Each year since 1949, The American Institute of Architects has celebrated outstanding dedication to the profession of architecture through the Institute Awards program. The National Associates Committee developed the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship in honor and memory of their late friend and colleague, Jason Pettigrew. The scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of interns at early stages in their careers and encourages them to complete the licensure process by defraying costs associated with the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).

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Award

Scholarship recipients will receive:

    • Current edition of Kaplan ARE Complete Library

    • Reimbursement for the cost of passing all divisions of the ARE one time.*

*Full amount of scholarship will be paid upon successful completion of all ARE divisions. To receive reimbursement, recipients must complete the ARE within five years of receiving the award and submit passing reports from each ARE division. Scholarship is subject to local, state, and federal tax.

A committee of distinguished professionals will select the recipients based on their satisfaction of the applicant criteria.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship, interested applicants must fall in at least one of the following categories*:

    • an Associate AIA member in good standing, or

    • an NCARB record holder in good standing.

*National Associates Committee Executive Board members, Regional Associate Directors, and NAC publication Editors are not eligible.

Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate one or more of the following attributes:

    • Significant contributions at an early stage of career to the profession and/or community

    • Exemplary involvement in community and/or professional organizations

    • Outstanding achievement in the creation, development and delivery of creative programs for students, interns, Associates, and/or young architect members

    • Demonstrated passion for pursuit of registration

Strong letters of support detailing personal and professional contributions and an inspiring statement of contribution.

Apply

The 2012 application period is CLOSED. Please check back in late winter/early spring 2013 for the 2013 Jason Pettigrew ARE Scholarship Application.

Candidates for the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship must meet the applicant eligibility requirements and demonstrate their contribution to the profession of architecture. Applicants must provide a primary recommendation letter from an IDP Mentor or Supervisor, an AIA member in good standing, or an AIA Component Executive. This recommendation letter is limited to one page and must be collected by the applicant and supplied with the additional supporting materials listed below. In addition to completing the application form and providing a primary recommendation letter, candidates must submit the following:

    • Statement of contribution to the profession (limited to one page)

    • One biography and/or résumé (limited to two pages)

    • Two additional letters of recommendation (limited to one page each)

    • “Authorization to Test” letter, showing proof of eligibility to sit for the ARE

Recipients

The Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship has been awarded to diverse and unique individuals across the United States. To view the annual press releases and learn more about the recipients and their accomplishments, visit the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Recipients webpage.

Donate

The National Associates Committee created the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Fund in honor and recognition of Jason’s contributions to internship, licensure, and the profession–including his own pursuit of completing the ARE. With your support, donations to this fund will be used to build on Jason’s efforts of promoting professional development and licensure by awarding ARE Scholarships in his honor. Any and all donations are welcome.

To view a list of suggested donation levels, please visit the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Fund webpage.

The donation web form is currently being updated. Please email nac@aia.org with any questions or comments regarding scholarship donations.

Remembering Jason Pettigrew

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About Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA

Jason dedicated much of his time towards the development and growth of others and was committed to community and professional service through the AIA. He touched many lives through his engagement and AIA leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels. As a member of the first NAC Executive Committee, Jason was instrumental in the formation of the NAC. He also served multiple years as an intern representative to the IDP Coordinating Committee and contributed to the development of the AIA Emerging Professional’ Companion released in 2004.

Ana Guerra, Assoc. AIA, 2005 Associate Representative to the AIA Executive Committee and former NAC Chair, stated, “Jason was committed to the future of the profession and kept all of our heads turned in the right direction–toward progress. He was an architecture intern’s strongest advocate on many fronts and created conversations for all of the profession to work as one.”

Jason graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with his Master of Architecture in June 2000. At work, Jason maintained fervor for every project and activity in which he was involved. He had a particular passion for religious architecture and worked on an “Interfaith Sacred Space” as part of a competition sponsored by the AIA Interfaith Forum on Religious Art and Architecture. He was active in the Episcopal Diocese of Denver as a member of the Commission on Church Architecture and the Allied Arts, and was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Jason’s passion also extended to the outdoors and he enjoyed hiking, climbing, and camping. These experiences informed his dedication to a sustainable world, and he became a strong advocate for sustainable architecture. His desire to climb all of the 14,000 foot peaks in Colorado became a goal equal to his desire to obtain his architectural license.

He was equally committed to the community of the American Institute of Architects where he was devoted in his support and development of the Associate Architect. He published numerous articles, championed committees, and led special events. Jason influenced his firm in many ways including serving as an advocate for community outreach. Jason’s own words, taken from his nomination for “Associate AIA Member of the Year Award,” submitted on his behalf in April 2004, encapsulate his dedication: “I believe service to our community is part of our responsibility as architects.”

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