2024 Scholarships
The entry cycle is open annually from January until March 1 of each year. Stay tuned to the AIA Colorado newsletter and social channels for updated reports from past scholarship awardees.
The Architectural Education Foundation, in partnership with AIA Colorado, offers traveling and professional development scholarships to support your educational endeavors and gain more experience.
The entry cycle is open annually from January until March 1 of each year. Stay tuned to the AIA Colorado newsletter and social channels for updated reports from past scholarship awardees.
Traveling Scholarships
Florence G. and Arthur A. Fisher, FAIA, Traveling Scholarship
Purpose: For travel and study outside the continental United States.
Eligibility: Available to architects licensed by and residing in Colorado or faculty of College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado. Available to graduates or students from accredited Architectural programs. Preference will be given to AIA Colorado members, CU faculty and students
Award amount: $5,000
Notes: This annual award may be divided between two recipients.
To apply: Applicant must submit a completed application form and include project statement, proposed plan of procedure, expected accomplishment, itinerary with approximate dates, tentative budget, and three letters of reference. Not to exceed 10 pages total. Successful applicant agrees to provide a written two-page summary of the recipients experience and a report or presentation.
James M. Hunter, FAIA, Traveling Scholarship
Purpose: For travel and study in the western hemisphere to study the Architecture of the Americas.
Eligibility: Available to architects licensed by and residing in Colorado or a faculty member in the College of Architecture and Planning. Available to graduates or students from accredited Architectural programs. Preference will be given to AIA Colorado members, CU faculty and students
Award amount: $2,500
Notes: One Scholarship awarded annually
To apply: Applicant must submit a completed application form and include project statement, proposed plan of procedure, expected accomplishment, itinerary with approximate dates, tentative budget, and three letters of reference. Not to exceed 10 pages total. Successful applicant agrees to provide a written two-page summary of the recipients experience and a report or presentation.
Hobart D. Wagener, FAIA, Traveling Scholarship
Purpose: For travel and study of the architecture of the world.
Eligibility: Available to architects under the age of 40 practicing in Colorado. Available to graduates from accredited Architectural programs.
To apply: Applicants must show:
Award amount: $6,000
Notes: One Scholarship awarded annually. This annual award may be divided between two recipients.
To apply: Applicant must submit a completed application form and include project statement, proposed plan of procedure, expected accomplishment, itinerary with approximate dates, tentative budget, and three letters of reference. Not to exceed 10 pages total. Successful applicant agrees to provide a written two-page summary of the recipients experience and a report or presentation.
Virginia E. and Robert K. Fuller, AIA, Traveling Scholarship
Purpose: This award is restricted to the study of Architecture/Urban Design. Of the artifacts that we as architects can affect, few have a greater influence on the human condition than the communities we create. The intent of this award is to provide the recipient the opportunity to study and experience the diversity of man-made spaces and develop the skills to enhance the livability and humanity of our communities through design.
Eligibility: Available to architects licensed by and residing in Colorado, or a faculty member in the College of Architecture and Planning. Available to graduates from accredited Architecture/Urban Design programs. Applicants must show:
Award amount: $7,500
Notes: One Scholarship awarded annually. This annual award may be divided between two recipients.
To apply: Applicant must submit a completed application form and include project statement, proposed plan of procedure, expected accomplishment, itinerary with approximate dates, tentative budget, and three letters of reference. Not to exceed 10 pages total. Successful applicant agrees to provide a written two-page summary of the recipients experience and a report or presentation.
For a sample report or presentation, view the trip to Denmark and Sweden that Sean Jursnick, AIA, embarked on after being awarded the Fisher Travel Scholarship.
Academic Scholarships
NOTE: To apply for academic scholarships, visit the respective school websites.
AIA Colorado North Section Scholarship
Awarded to an individual of a historically under-represented group to enhance future diversity in the profession. University of Colorado – Boulder
Amount: $2,000
Oscar R. Sanchez AIAS Scholarship
Eligibility: Award to a Colorado high school or first- or second-year University student to pursue the Art and practice of Architecture. University of Colorado – Boulder
Amount: $3,000
Flodie and John “Andy” Anderson FAIA scholarship
Award for Graduate Study in Architecture and Planning. University of Colorado – Denver
Amount: $2,500
Temple Hoyne Buell FAIA Scholarship
Award for Graduate Study in Architecture and Planning. University of Colorado – Denver
Amount: $3,000
De Von M. Carlson FAIA Scholarship
Award for Graduate Study in Architecture and Planning. University of Colorado – Denver
Amount: $3,000
FAIA Colorado Fellows Scholarship
Recruiting scholarship for Graduate Study in Architecture and Planning to retain or bring talent to Colorado. University of Colorado – Denver
Amount: $5,000
Kenneth R. Fuller FAIA Scholarship
Award to a third- or fourth-year student in Architecture. University of Colorado – Denver
Amount: $3,000
Robert K. Fuller Scholarship
Award for Graduate Study in Architecture and Planning. University of Colorado – Denver
Amount: $3,000
Michael Kephart AIA Scholarship
Award to a student with proper qualifications and demonstrated need. University of Colorado – Denver
Amount: $1,500
Garry G. Landin AIA Scholarship
Award to a fourth year Architecture student with demonstrated need. University of Colorado
Amount: $2,000
William C. and Priscilla W. Muchow FAIA Scholarship
Award for Graduate Study in Architecture and Planning. University of Colorado – Denver
Amount: $5,000
C. Gordon Sweet AIA Scholarship
Award to an Architecture student with demonstrated need. University of Colorado
Amount: $2,500
The Architectural Education Foundation was created by five devoted AIA Colorado members in 1934 to “advance the interest of the profession of architecture in the State of Colorado.”
This special fund was established by Robert Fuller, FAIA, William E. Fisher, FAIA, George H. Williamson, FAIA, William Bowman, AIA and Fred Montjoy, AIA. Their vision for the Architectural Education Foundation was to create a fund that would award scholarships, grants and prizes to advance the profession. On December 18, 1944, the Trust Fund was transferred to AIA Colorado. Robert K. Fuller was designated its Permanent Trustee. On February 16, 1961, the Fund was incorporated as a separate, tax free, nonprofit corporation.
Since the first $600 scholarship was presented in 1961, the Architectural Education Foundation has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships, grants, and other awards to more than 250 students, architects, and teachers.
Over the past 40 years, architects, faculty members, and students alike have returned to school for study or have had a research project funded because they received assistance through the Architectural Education Foundation.
For questions about the fund or specific scholarships or grants, please contact Zach Taylor, AIA.
If you are sending a donation or correspondence to the Architectural Education Foundation, please address to:
Architectural Education Foundation
620 South Cascade Ave. Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2024 Architectural Educational Foundation Academic Scholarships!
Award: Colorado North AIA Scholarship – $2,000
Recipient: Jose Banuelos
Award: Garry G. Landin AIA Scholarship – $2,000
Recipient: Nathan Quintero
Award: C. Gordon Sweet AIA Scholarship – $2,500
Recipient: Andrea Malta
Award: Michael Kephart AIA Scholarship – $1,500
Recipient: Fritz Carpenter
Award: De Von M. Carlson FAIA Scholarship – $3,000
Recipient: Rachel Randolph
Award: Priscilla & William Muchow FAIA Scholarship – $5,000
Recipients: Sophia Ostendorf
Award: Temple Hoyne Buell FAIA Scholarship – $3,000
Recipient: Toby Underhill
Award: Flodie and John Anderson FAIA Scholarship – $2,500
Recipient: Dania Morelli
Award: Oscar R. Sanchez AIAS Scholarship – $3,000
Recipient: Mia Winstead
Award: Robert K. Fuller FAIA Scholarship – $3,000
Recipient: Berenice Ibarra
Award: FAIA Colorado Fellows Scholarship – $3,000
Recipient: Toni Alexander and Abigail Arredondo
Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2023 Architectural Educational Foundation Academic Scholarships!
Award: Colorado North AIA Scholarship – $2,000
Recipient: Mansani Salazar, CU Boulder
Award: Garry G. Landin AIA Scholarship – $2,000
Recipient: Erick Medrano, CU Denver
Award: C. Gordon Sweet AIA Scholarship – $2,500
Recipient: James “Gabriel” Morales, CU Denver
Award: Kenneth R. Fuller AIA Scholarship – $3,000
Recipient: Alanah Braaksma, CU Denver
Award: Michael Kephart AIA Scholarship – $1,500
Recipient: William “Brewster” Glascock, CU Denver
Award: De Von M. Carlson FAIA Scholarship – $3,000
Recipient: Toby Underhill, CU Denver
Award: Priscilla & William Muchow FAIA Scholarship – $5,000
Recipients: Mohamad Zaina, CU Denver, and Marshall Reilly, CU Denver
Award: Temple Hoyne Buell FAIA Scholarship – $3,000
Recipient: Julia Lecy, CU Denver
Award: Robert K. Fuller FAIA Scholarship – $3,000
Recipient: Berenice Ibarra, CU Denver
Award: Flodie and John Anderson FAIA Scholarship – $2,500
Recipient: Willa Hendler, CU Denver
Award: Oscar R. Sanchez AIAS Scholarship – $3,000
Recipient: Jose Banuelos, CU Boulder
Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2022 Architectural Educational Foundation Academic Scholarships!
Award: Mike Kephart Scholarship – $1,000 and Temple Hoyne Buell Scholarship – $2,500
Recipient: Molly Rose Guiyun Merkert
Award: William C. & Priscilla W. Muchow Scholarship – $5,000
Recipient: Jarrett Hardy
Award: Robert K. Fuller Scholarship for Graduate Study – $2,500
Recipient: Reilly Marshall
Award: John “Andy” Anderson Scholarship- $2,500
Contribution to the AIAS
Recipient: Cristian Gomez
Award: De Von M. Carlson Scholarship – $2,500
ENVD of BS Arch Students Entering UC Denver
Recipient: Sarah Karoussa
Award: Kenneth R. Fuller Scholarship – $2,000
ENVD of BS Arch Students Entering UC Denver
Recipient: Zaina Mohamed
Award: Oscar Sanchez – $2,500
Recipient: Aaron Daines
BOULDER
Award: C. Gordon Sweet Scholarship – $2,500
Recipient: Chenyang (Leo) Xu
Award: AIA Colorado North Scholarship – $2,000
Recipient: Joshua Dusbabek
Award: Garry G. Landin Scholarship – $2,000
Recipient: Anthony Cruz
Congratulations to the following recipients of the Architectural Educational Foundation Travel Scholarships!
Pratiksha Achari, Assoc. AIA
Awards: Virginia E. and Robert K. Fuller, AIA, Traveling Scholarship and Hobart D. Wagener, FAIA, Traveling Scholarship
Joel Miller, AIA
Award: Virginia E. and Robert K. Fuller, AIA, Traveling Scholarship
Jenny Smith, AIA
Award: Florence G. and Arthur A. Fisher, FAIA, Traveling Scholarship
Bunny Tucker, AIA
Award: Hobart D. Wagener, FAIA, Traveling Scholarship
Ruichen Xu, Assoc. AIA
Award: Hobart D. Wagener, FAIA, Scholarship
Tiffany Vieth, AIA
Award: Arthur & Florence Fisher, FAIA, Scholarship
Chelsey Hume, AIA
Award: Virginia & Robert Fuller, AIA, Scholarship
Jose Ibarra
Award: James M. Hunter, AIA, Scholarship, Virginia & Robert Fuller, AIA, Scholarship
Yong Cho, AIA
Award: Virginia E. and Robert K. Fuller AIA Traveling Scholarship
Project: Copenhagen—Inclusive Public Spaces
The proposed travel focuses on the public spaces in the city of Copenhagen as a model of inclusivity.
Marianne Holbert, AIA
Award: Florence G. and Arthur A. Fisher FAIA Traveling Scholarship
Project: Expanding Female Voices in Modern and Contemporary Architecture through Travel to France and Spain: Learning from the Past to Empower the Present
Lidia West, Assoc. AIA
Award: Hobart G. Wagener FAIA Traveling Scholarship
Project: Japan—Typologies of Traditional Architecture
The information gathered from the investigation of these towns will be organized to identify architectural typologies and vernacular practices of traditional Japanese buildings, which in turn can be used as a guideline, a framework for designing more sustainable, well-balanced, and livable communities.
Ben Burghart, Assoc. AIA
Award: Hobart D. Wagener Scholarship
Ming-Yi Wong, AIA
Award: Arthur & Florence Fisher Scholarship Award
Susannah Drake, FAIA
Award: Robert & Virginia Fuller Scholarship
Avik Guha, AIA
Award: Hobart D. Wagener Scholarship
Gregory Hise
Award: James M. Hunter Scholarship
Sheva Willoughby, AIA
Award: Arthur & Florence Fisher Scholarship Award
Meg Schubert Allen, AIA and Drew Allen, AIA
Award: Robert & Virginia Fuller Scholarship
Diana Esquivel, Assoc. AIA
Award: AIA South Annual Conference Scholarship
Alicia Davis, AIA
Award: AIA Colorado West Professional Development Scholarship
Purpose: To attend a CAD-1 Revit Architectural Fundamentals Class
Ryan Houser, Assoc. AIA
Award: The James M. Hunter, FAIA Scholarship
Purpose: To research Mexico’s healthcare infrastructure and design
Melissa Ford, AIA
Award: The Arthur A. & Florence G. Fisher Traveling Scholarship
Purpose: To study adaptive reuse concepts in Italy to inform decisions being made in Denver
Katie Finnegan, AIA
Award: The Robert & Virginia Fuller Traveling Scholarship
Purpose: To explore how Iceland’s architecture is influence by culture, materials and landscape
Max McCloskey, AIA
Award: The Hobart D. Wagener, FAIA Traveling Scholarship
Purpose: To study innovative learning environments in Scandinavia.
Diana Esquivel, Assoc. AIA
Award: The AIA Colorado South Annual Conference Scholarship
Purpose: To attend the 2018 AIA Colorado Practice + Design Conference