Kenneth D. Maynard Memorial College Scholarship Fund Program

up to $2,000 for residents of Alaska studying Architecture

"... a gentleman who made quite a difference in the architectural profession in Alaska and the community at large"

"One of our dearest members, Kenneth D. Maynard, FAIA, passed away on March 5, 2020. He was a prominent member of the architectural society in Alaska. A well respected colleague, friend and community member. His dedication to mentorship and the advancement of the profession touched so many and we are truly in a better world because of the legacy that he has left behind..." - Jason Arnold, AIA Alaska 2020 President

Annual College Scholarships, in amounts up to $2,000 per applicant, may be awarded to Alaska residents currently enrolled in an accredited school of architecture

Procedure

Candidates must submit an application packet containing a personal letter stating need, qualifications, and desire. In addition, a completed application form, resume, and transcript, as well as a letter of recommendation from a faculty member must be included in the package. Download the checklist now.

The scholarship committee must receive entries not later than 5:00 pm (Alaska time) on the last Friday in November.

All applications must be submitted to:

AIA Alaska Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 244141 Anchorage Alaska 99524

Evaluation

Submittals will be evaluated by a committee made up of a minimum of three (3) AIA Alaska Chapter members. Award will be based on:

Potential for completing program and entering the profession of Architecture
Desire and Determination
Overall Ability
Financial Need

Selection

The Scholarship Committee will meet to evaluate applications received, and up to three (3) applicants may be awarded scholarship funds. Recipients will be notified during the month of December

Questions?

Contact the Scholarship Committee or AIA Alaska for more information!

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Kenneth D. Maynard Celebration of Lfe

2020 Recipients

Congratulations to our 2020 Kenneth D. Maynard Memorial Scholarship Recipients:

Mariah Soriano, of Juneau is currently in her 4th year studying Architecture at the University of Idaho

Mariah Soriano

Summer Putman, also of Juneau and currently in her 4th year studying Architecture at the University of Oregon

Summer Putman

As a result of generous contributions from our members, each will receive $2000 to be applied to their accounts at their respective University, and we look forward to seeing them in a firm in Alaska after graduation!

The fine print

Under this program, annual college scholarships in amounts up to $2,000 per applicant will be awarded to Alaska residents currently enrolled in an accredited school of architecture.

Eligible student(s) must be permanent residents of the State of Alaska, and have completed six or more semesters in a program leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or be enrolled in a Master's Degree in Architecture prior to May 30^th of the year of application.

The scholarships will be awarded based on overall ability, desire, determination and potential for successfully completing their architectural education and entering into architecture as a profession.

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