The Chester and Diana Widom Architectural Education Scholarship was established in 2017 by Chet Widom, FAIA and his wife Diana Widom in honor of Paul Welch Jr. Hon AIA.
This scholarship provides financial support to community college students transferring to an accredited school of architecture. Scholarship recipients will receive up to $5,000 and may be used for qualified tuition and related expenses and/or to improve or enhance their capacity, skill and talent while studying architecture.
Applications are due March 6, 2025 by 11:59pm PT EXTENDED through April 7, 2025
*Proof of enrollment is not required with the application submission. Scholarship funds will be sent to recipients once enrollment status can be confirmed.
Check out this resource for tips and examples of resumes and letters of nomination/recommendation.
Questions? Please contact Ashley Taylor, Awards Program Coordinator: ataylor@aiacalifornia.org
The California Architectural Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting excellence in architecture through scholarships, grants, and educational programs–bridging the gap between the academic and professional worlds. CAF exists to provide a mechanism for members of the AIA and the general public to contribute to an organization with a great benefit to society.
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