Architects Foundation

Since its inception, the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship has empowered talented individuals to continue on the path towards becoming a licensed architect. The scholars' dedication, passion, and talent have not only enriched the design profession but have also honored Jason's memory in a profound and meaningful way. This award supports emerging professionals by covering the costs of the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE) and study materials.

This year, we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the creation of the scholarship. To mark this significant milestone, we aim to raise $20,000 in support of the scholarship fund.

This ambitious goal symbolizes 20 years of Jason's enduring legacy and the countless lives he continues to enrich through this scholarship. The American Institute of Architects has committed to match our funds up to $10,000 – with your help, we can raise $10,000 from our community of alumni and supporters to meet our target.

20 Years of the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Help us mark this milestone and support even more emerging leaders Since its inception, the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship has empowered talented individuals to continue on the path towards becoming a licensed architect. The scholars' dedication, passion, and talent have not only enriched....

For the fourth year in a row, Fireclay Tile has partnered with the Architects Foundation to sponsor a Diversity Advancement Scholarship for Black women pursuing architecture.

This year, Fireclay is aiming to raise $50,000! Fireclay has committed to donating $25,000, and we invite you to help us reach our goal to support the education of three future architects!

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Support Women & Diversity in Architecture! Donate to Fireclay's Advancement Scholarship for Black Female Architects Today Architecture should reflect the diverse society it serves—but Black women are vastly underrepresented in the industry. Current data shows that just 0.4% of licensed architects in the USA are Black Women. We’re working...

On the heels of an awe-inspiring AIA Women's Leadership Summit, we are saddened to lose such an advocate for women in the profession.

Pioneering Architect and Advocate Beverly Willis Dies at 95 The American architect was the founder of the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation and an advocate for female design practitioners.