Association for Women in Architecture

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Association for Women in Architecture

22815 Frampton Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501-5034
Ph: (310)534-8466
Fax: (310)257-6885
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.awa-la.org

Association for Women in Architecture Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To advance and support the positions of women in architecture and allied fields. Focus: Architecture. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of California or attending a California school; must be enrolled in one of the qualifying majors for the current school term; must have completed a minimum of 18 units in their major by the application due date. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on merit as evidenced by grades, personal statement, letter of recommendation and quality of student work.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 5. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form; must submit an official transcript of records from each college and university attended, two sealed letters of recommendation with signature over the seal from an instructor who has taught in their major; must submit a typewritten personal statement stating the reasons for studying the chosen field and career objectives; must submit a portfolio in “11x17” format showing one-to-three projects from their school work and self-addressed stamped envelope, standard business size. Deadline: April 15.

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