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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).

Interested Applicants

Visit the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Application webpage to learn more about the application process, criteria, and timeline.

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.

Donate to the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Fund

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 learn more, visit the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Fund webpage.

About Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA

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.”

More Information
Apply for the Scholarship
Make a Donation
Watch the “Remembering Jason Pettigrew” video on YouTube
Past Scholarship Recipients

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