Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship

About

This scholarship honors Sho-Ping, FAIA, who was a leader in AIA and a long-time principal and healthcare practice leader at Payette.

Sho-Ping was a talented and compassionate architect who was fiercely determined to design healthcare architecture of the highest caliber for those in need. She was also a wonderful mentor and instilled in her teams a sense of camaraderie and commitment to design. As the founding leader of the AIA Women’s Leadership Summit, held biennially, Sho-Ping was instrumental in defining the national discourse for Women in Design.

Grantees receive $10,000 for the academic year and an assigned a senior mentor from Payette.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Payette Sho-Ping Chin Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Rising 3rd or 4th year undergraduate or graduate student in NAAB-accredited architecture program
• Identify as a woman
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• US citizen or permanent resident

Previous Payette Sho-Ping Chin Scholarship recipients are under Scholars.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• A comprehensive essay that discusses the influence of architecture and architects to improve the human condition and quality of life (1,200 words)
• A professional resume
• Two letters of recommendation*
• A portfolio (5-15 works)
• Two letters of recommendation
• A portfolio (3-5 creative works, do not have to be architecture-specific)

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