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The Widom Scholarship

The Chester and Diana Widom Architectural Education Scholarship, in honor of Paul W. Welch also known as, The Widom Scholarship, was established in 2017 by Chet Widom, FAIA and his wife Diana Widom. This scholarship provides opportunities to community college students from California to pursue their architectural education. Scholarship recipients will receive up to $3,500 to help offset the costs of higher education in architecture and design. Awards can be used for qualified tuition and related expenses and/or to otherwise improve or enhance your capacity, skill or talent in the field of architecture.

Key Dates:

Call for Applications: December 3, 2018

Application Deadline: February 28, 2019 by 11:59 pm PST

Application packages must be sent to hcole@aiacalifornia.org via WeTransfer or DropBox no later than Thursday, February 28, 2019 to be considered for this scholarship.

Paul W. Welch ARE Scholarship

In recognition of Paul Welch Jr.’s distinguished and lengthy career of service to architects and the architectural profession, this scholarship program was created to celebrate Paul’s experiences with the California Architects Board (CAB), as well as, with AIA California and his unwavering belief in the power of the architectural license. The scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of California interns at early stages in their careers and encourages them to complete the licensure process by covering all associated costs.

Key Dates:

Call for Applications: August 26, 2019

Application Deadline: October 1, 2019

Contact hcole@aiacalifornia.org if you have any questions or for more information.

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AIA California
AIA California is dedicated to serving its members, and uniting all architecture professionals in the design of a more just, equitable and resilient future through advocacy, education and political action. It celebrates more than 75 years of service and, today, is composed of more than 11,000 members across the state.

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