2023 Architects Foundation Scholars Selected

September 25, 2023

WASHINGTON – The Architects Foundation today announced the recipients for five of its scholarship programs that support future leaders of the profession in equity, diversity, and sustainability. The Architects Foundation is continuing to support the future of the architecture profession by recognizing and supporting scholars through an ever-expanding scholarship and grant program offering. Programs listed … Continue reading 2023 Architects Foundation Scholars Selected →

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Sherwin-Williams makes additional investment to support diversity in architecture

May 11, 2023

WASHINGTON– The Sherwin-Williams Company has increased its funding of the Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship by an additional $150,000. The additional investment will ensure long-term support of future architecture students. Through their gift, Sherwin-Williams will increase their sponsorship for a minority architecture student’s career path by funding their college experience with $20,000, to be distributed … Continue reading Sherwin-Williams makes additional investment to support diversity in architecture →

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Meet the 2023 Richard Morris Hunt Prize Laureates

January 31, 2023

The Architects Foundation is proud to present the 2023 Richard Morris Hunt Prize Fellow and scholar, selected at the December 2022 jury in Washington, DC at The Octagon. Congratulations to Lurita and Marika! Lurita McIntosh Blank, NCARB, RBEC, APT RP, has received a 6-month travel fellowship to France to study Vertical Timber Framing Practices. Lurita … Continue reading Meet the 2023 Richard Morris Hunt Prize Laureates →

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Architecture scholarships now open!

November 07, 2022

The Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), is now accepting applications for five scholarships awards for architecture students and emerging professionals. Diversity Advancement Scholarship This multiyear scholarship supports high school and undergraduate minority students who are entering, enrolled in, or transferring into an undergraduate architecture program recognized by the … Continue reading Architecture scholarships now open! →

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Cheyenne Yamada

Meet Cheyenne Yamada, 2022 Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholar

November 01, 2022

Earlier this year, the Architects Foundation awarded the 2022 Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship to Cheyenne Yamada. Yamada, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, will receive a $5,000 scholarship towards tuition for demonstrating an exemplary work focus of design that includes sustainability, resilience, wellness, and beauty. The scholarship honors practicing architect Yann Weymouth, FAIA, who … Continue reading Meet Cheyenne Yamada, 2022 Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholar →

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