For emerging professionals · Licensure · National
$2,000 toward the Architect Registration Examination for emerging professionals making an early impact on the profession.
The 2026 cycle is closed. Sign up for updates to hear when the next cycle opens.
Award$2,000$1,550 for the ARE plus $450 for study materials
Last cycleJune – July 2026Recipients notified September 2026
Next cycleTo be announcedSign up for updates
Clearing a path to licensure.
Developed by the AIA National Associates Committee, this scholarship honors the memory of Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA, a friend and colleague. It recognizes emerging professionals who contribute to the profession early in their careers and helps defray the cost of the Architect Registration Examination.
In 2024, the scholarship marked its 20th anniversary. Read about its legacy
01 / Eligibility
Who can apply
Applicants must have:
- An active National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) record
- Eligibility to sit for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
02 / Selection
What jurors look for
Applications should show one or more of the following:
- Significant contributions to the profession at an early career stage
- Exemplary involvement in community or professional organizations
- Outstanding achievement in creating and delivering programs for emerging professionals in architecture
- A demonstrated passion for pursuing architectural licensure
03 / Application
What to submit
- A statement of contribution to the profession (500 words maximum)
- A professional biography or resume (two pages maximum)
- Three one-page letters of recommendation: one primary letter from a licensed architect; an AIA component executive; a community design center representative; the director of a community, civic, or religious organization; or a dean, administrative head, or faculty member in a NAAB-accredited program, plus two letters from colleagues or supervisors
- Proof of eligibility to sit for the ARE
The scholars
