Scholarship for AIANYS Members Licensed Less than Ten Years to Attend AIA National Convention

Attend the premier AEC industry event. The AIA National Convention (AIA25) is more than just a conference; it’s an invitation to inspiration. Anchored by four days of immersive learning, inspiring keynotes, architect-led tours, networking events, and the industry’s largest expo, the convention will spark real-time innovation, discovery, and engagement. AIA25 will take place in Boston, MA, June 4-7, 2025.

  • Registration Fee: $1,100
  • Two Nights in an AIA designated hotel; not to exceed $250.00 per night 
  • Travel Stipend: $200.00 (Note: For the 2025 conference, if recipient is driving, mileage will be reimbursed at a rate of $0.70/mile to a maximum of $200.)
  • AIANYS member licensed less than ten years
  • Membership with AIANYS of at least two years
  • Applicants must have renewed their AIA membership for 2026
  • Allied members are not eligible for AIANYS Scholarships
  • Letter of recommendation from a principal at your firm that indicates why you are a good candidate to receive a scholarship to attend this conference.
  • An essay of at least 500 words answering the following questions:
    • Why do you want this scholarship?
    • How would receiving this help your career?
    • What do you plan to do with what you will learn?

Give Back to The Profession: Recipients will be required to “give back” to AIANYS by writing a post-conference essay on how you benefited from the experience and choose from one of the following:

  • Create a panel discussion based on something you learned (virtual or face-to-face)
  • Write an article for AIANYS Quarterly Magazine
  • Start a discussion group
  • Organize a webinar
  • Speak at an AIANYS conference (virtual or face-to-face)

Note: Give Backs must be a project developed as a result of you attending the AIA National Convention.

2025 Application – Attend AIA National Convention

Please complete the following application to be considered for the Scholarship for AIA New York State Members Licensed Less than Ten Years to Attend the AIA National Convention. Founded in 2025, AIANYS is funding two (2) AIANYS emerging professionals to attend this annual conference.

Application Deadline: June 4, 2025

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Letter of Recommendation from a Principal at Your Firm

A one-page letter of recommendation from a principal at your firm that indicates why you are a good candidate to receive a scholarship to attend this conference. The letter should focus on one or two aspects of the applicant’s accomplishments related to the scholarship. Please be sure and read the scholarship description carefully. Letters should be explicit in their recommendation and contain specific reasons for support. Letters must be signed by the principal and on professional letterhead.
Max. file size: 120 MB.

Personal Essay

An essay of at least 500 words answering the following questions: 1. Why do you want this scholarship? 2. How would receiving this help your career? 3. What do you plan to do with what you will learn?
Max. file size: 120 MB.
If selected to receive this scholarship, which "give back" item to AIANYS do you plan to fulfill?(Required)