Equity for Black Women Architects

Fireclay Tile announces Diversity Advancement Scholarship with the Architects Foundation

February 02, 2022

As part of their Made for Good commitment, Fireclay first partnered with The Architects Foundation in 2021 to create a Diversity Advancement Scholarship aimed to support the progress of aspiring Black women architects and help narrow the racial disparities in the design industry. With the help of the community and industry partners, Fireclay was able to raise over $50,700 to support the education of two prospective students. 

This year, Fireclay Tile is excited to announce that they’re doubling down by committing $25,000 as part of their Fireclay Gives program and setting an even higher fundraising goal of $100,000, which can support four students. 

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New ARE scholarship for aspiring Black architects

November 12, 2021

The LFRT ARE Scholarship will cover the cost of the ARE, provide $500 in study materials, a one-year subscription to AIA’s exam prep resource, ArchiPrep, one year of dues to AIA or the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), and one year of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ (NCARB) record fees. In order to be eligibile, applicants must be Associate AIA or a member of NOMA, hold an NCARB Record, and must be eligibile for the ARE. A brief essay is required to apply and letters of recommendation are optional. More than 30 awards are available.

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Architects Foundation Announces 2021 Board of Directors

January 21, 2021

Two former NOMA presidents and two-time scholar among new board and leadership. Washington, D.C. – The Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects, today announced two new members of its Board of Directors. Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, and Vaughn Lewis, Assoc. AIA, will serve on the board from 2021 to 2023. Kimberly … Continue reading Architects Foundation Announces 2021 Board of Directors

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