Founded by AIA California’s Healthcare Facilities Forum Committee in memory of their colleague, the Robert J. Kain, this scholarship known as The Kain Scholarship, strives to encourage and support architecture students interested in pursuing a career in the design and delivery of hospitals and healing environments.
With forces that continually shift and improve healthcare delivery, this scholarship opportunity supports the importance of developing the next generation of architects to create the innovative design and delivery needs of tomorrow’s healthcare facilities.
$2,000 to help offset costs of higher education in architecture. Award can be used for qualified tuition and related expenses and/or to otherwise improve or enhance capacity, skill or talent in the field of healthcare architecture.
DEADLINE
Applications are due August 7, 2025 by 11:59pm PT
ELIGILIBITY
- Applicants must be enrolled in a NAAB accredited school of architecture in California.
- California Resident
- Proof of enrollment as a full-time student in an architecture program at a California College or University.
- Must be in an undergraduate or Masters program.
- Must be a student in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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
