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Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship

$2,000 | Accepting applications: June 8, 2026 to July 13, 2026

The Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of emerging professionals at early stages in their careers and helps defray the costs associated with the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Developed by the AIA National Associates Committee, the scholarship honors the memory of late friend and colleague, Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA.

Scholarship recipients will receive a total of $2,000 (intended to cover $1,550 for the ARE exam + $450 for study materials).

In 2024, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of this award. Read more about the legacy of the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship here.

Applicants must:

  • An active National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) record
  • Eligibility to sit for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

Your application should demonstrate one or more of the following:

  • Significant contributions to the profession at an early career stage
  • Exemplary involvement in community and/or professional organizations
  • Outstanding achievement in the creation, development, and delivery of creative programs for emerging professionals in architecture
  • A demonstrated passion for the pursuit of architectural licensure

  • Application materials must include:

    • A statement of contribution to the profession (maximum 500 words)
    • One professional biography and/or resume (maximum two pages)
    • Three letters of recommendation (each limited to one page), including:
      • One primary recommendation letter from one of the following:
        • A licensed architect
        • An AIA component executive
        • A community design center representative
        • A director of a community, civic, or religious organization
        • The dean, administrative head, or a faculty member in a NAAB-accredited professional degree program
      • Two additional recommendation letters from a colleague or supervisor
    • Proof of eligibility to sit for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
  • Application period: June 8, 2026 – July 13, 2026
  • Jury review period: July – August 2026
  • Recipient selection meeting: August 2026
  • Recipients notified: September 2026
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