WAF Technical School Scholarship

Application Materials are Due May 1, 2025

The Wisconsin Architects Foundation (WAF) has helped build a better Wisconsin by funding scholarships, grants, and public programing in the field of architecture for the last 70 years.

We are pleased to offer a merit scholarship to an outstanding Wisconsin Technical College System student pursuing a degree in architecture. Typical awards are $500-$1,000. Eligible students must enroll in the 2025/26 academic year and must register for architecture coursework during the same year.

To apply for this scholarship, please submit the following:

1. A one-page resume

2. A brief essay, no more than 500 words, describing your leadership potential, community and/or AIA involvement, career goals/plans after graduation, financial need, and any other information that will enable the committee to learn more about you.

Deadline for receipt of materials is May 1, 2025. The Scholarship Committee of the Wisconsin Architects Foundation will notify candidates by May 15, 2025. Awards are for the 2025/26 academic year and will be deposited directly to the student’s account at the institution prior to the start of the academic year. Submit your resume and essay in PDF format below by the due date.

Questions can be emailed to the WAF Executive Director, Lisa Kennedy, FAIA, at lisa@aiaw.org or answered by phone at (608) 310-3984.

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* 1. Applicant Contact Information

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* 2. Copy of a one-page resume.

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* 3. Copy of a brief essay, no more than 500 words.

A brief essay, no more than 500 words, describing your leadership potential community and/or AIA involvement, career goals/plans after graduation, financial need, and any other information that will enable the committee to learn more about you.

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* 4. Agreement

By completing the form and sending scholarship application information to the Wisconsin Architects Foundation, I confirm that all my submitted material is a true representation of my information and essay.