2024 Women in Architecture Professional Development Fund Application

Two awards of $1,000

The Women in Architecture Professional Development Fund will award women in the architecture field who have shown exceptional leadership and drive in empowering those around them. The fund will assist in sending women to local, regional, and national design and leadership conferences (e.g. AIA Women’s Leadership Summit, AIA National Convention, NOMA Conference, Leadership Dallas, etc.) to further their education as a working professional.

Awarded to a professional woman with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of architecture or design. Applicant must: Be a current member or associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).  Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and resident of the state of Texas. Demonstrate a desire to advance personal career in the field of architecture or design.

AIA Dallas Women in Architecture Network

Fund must be used in the year it is awarded, or can be a reimbursement for a conference or program attended in the previous calendar year. During the conference/ program, awardee will post a minimum of one social media post per day documenting their findings. After the conference/ program, awardee will write a blog post and prepare a presentation for the WiA network members, at a network event to showcase their experience from their conference within 60 days of the event (or the award, for a past event). After the conference/program, awardee will submit a reimbursement form to the Foundation for portions of travel and program fees. Recipients are encouraged to attend the AD EX Scholarship & Awards Reception on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Additional information including headshot and biographical information will be requested from each recipient.

Please upload the following information in order to qualify for the scholarship. We will only accept PDF files.

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