Architects Foundation

06/05/2025

05/07/2025

📢 Applications are now open — check out our three scholarship and grant opportunities!
📌 Deadline: Monday, July 7, 2025
🔗 https://architectsfoundation.secure-platform.com/a

04/19/2024

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.

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....

02/21/2024

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!

Learn more and donate here:

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...

11/28/2023

This , we are grateful to be the official philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects, representing architects who build stronger communities every day. We believe architects use the power of design to solve problems and transform lives, and it’s our mission to empower you to address the critical challenges facing our world. Make a one-time gift or recurring donation to inspire and invest in the next generation of designers and the communities they serve. Thank you for your support! https://architectsfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/73819-architects-foundation-donations

11/15/2023

Help us invest in the next generation of diverse designers, serve communities addressing challenges like climate change, housing equity, and revitalization, and inspire the public by spotlighting architecture's value to society. With our community of supporters, the Architects Foundation is Building Stronger Communities Together. Donate now to help us meeting our fundraising goal: https://architectsfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/73819-architects-foundation-donations

10/04/2023

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.

The American architect was the founder of the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation and an advocate for female design practitioners.

08/21/2023

Just got a grant application out the door thanks to a lot of cross-team collaboration and advice from volunteers and allied professionals. The AF team and the friends we have in our 'fundraising universe' rock! Thank you all for your help supporting our mission and The Octagon Museum.

02/01/2023

Help us build a more inclusive world with the 3rd annual Fireclay Tile Architecture Scholarship for Black Women 🎓🌎🎉

Over the past 2 years, with the Architects Foundation and the support of our incredible community, we’ve raised over $120k which helped 5 aspiring Black women architects pursue their passion (thank you!). This year, we’re asking you to join us in raising $75,000 to support the education of 3 more future architects 🎓🎓🎓

These scholarships benefit more than the recipients—they benefit the architecture field as a whole, helping to bring more diverse and vibrant voices that the profession is currently lacking (only 0.4% of licensed architects in the US today are Black women).

A 2021 report by and found that women of color are disproportionately impacted by financial limitations along the path to licensure. Let’s work together to help narrow the racial disparities in the profession 🤝

We’re kicking off this year’s fundraiser by donating $25,000 🎉 Are you in? Join us by donating (every bit helps!) and spreading the word— https://bit.ly/fireclay-scholarship
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01/03/2023

In case you missed it over the holidays, check out the end of the year message from the 2021-2022 President of the Architects Foundation, R. Steven Lewis, FAIA!

12/30/2022

As 2022 comes to a close, R. Steven Lewis shares some thoughts. Enjoy, and best wishes for a happy new year!

12/01/2022

We're pleased to launch our inaugural "Revealing Parallel Histories Hidden in Plain Sight" lecture series next week. Join us for a lunch and learn Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the National Building Museum.

Join us for the inaugural conversation in the series "Revealing Parallel Histories Hidden in Plain Sight" with Andrew Feiler and Brent Leggs to discuss Feiler's book on the Rosenwald Schools: "A BETTER LIFE FOR THEIR CHILDREN Julius Rosenwald,...