The 2026 AIASWW Education Scholarship Fund is a joint program of AIA Southwest Washington and AIA National for students pursuing architecture.
Awards: Two scholarships of $2,000 each ($4,000 total).
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors attending a high school in Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Wahkiakum, Clark, Cowlitz, or Grays Harbor County, Washington. Students who graduated from one of these counties and have been accepted as a first-year student at a university with an accredited architectural degree program may also be considered.
Application materials: Current high school and/or junior college transcript, intended university, one recommendation, an essay of up to 250 words, and a portfolio.
2026 deadline: June 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. This cycle is closed. Check the AIA Southwest Washington education page for future cycles.
Endowed AIA Seattle fund administered by the University of Washington; application information is handled through UW.
Eligibility / geography: University of Washington
Funding: Varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Seattle. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Eligibility / geography: Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan and northern Snohomish Counties
Funding: Two scholarships up to $5,000 each
This opportunity is administered by AIA Northwest Washington Section. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.
Application form is active; 2026 review window runs September 1–November 1.
Eligibility / geography: Washington residents; eligible WA programs
Funding: Two scholarships; amount varies
This opportunity is administered by AIA Washington Council / SMR Architects. Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements with the original source before applying.