We believe financial constraints should never hinder talent. Our scholarship section highlights various funding opportunities available to support aspiring architects. From tuition assistance to research grants, we are here to help you find the financial support you need to pursue your architectural dreams.
New Opportunities for Member Advancement
In March 2024, the AIA New York State Scholarship Study Group commenced a strategic initiative to enhance the impact and reach of AIANYS scholarship programs. Central to this initiative is the advancement of programs that foster increased professionalism and leadership development among AIANYS members and chapters.
These scholarships are a vital investment in the future of the profession.
The group conducted a comprehensive review of existing scholarship programs across New York State and nationally, identifying areas of overlap and opportunity. Based on the insights gathered, four new scholarship opportunities are being kicked off in 2025-2026. Each scholarship recipient will be required to complete a meaningful “give back” component—an opportunity designed to amplify the scholarship’s impact and foster lasting contributions within the AIANYS community.
- Women’s Leadership Summit Scholarship: Supports two members annually to attend AIA’s 2025 Women’s Leadership Summit
- Business Academy Program Scholarship: Enables a small firm principal or sole practitioner to attend AIA’s intensive Business Academy.
- Emerging Professional Convention Scholarship: Funds two AIANYS members (licensed under ten years) to attend the AIA National Convention.
- CACE Professional Development Scholarship: Supports two CACE staff members attending ASAE’s MMC+Tech Conference for association professionals. CACE members are the staff at local and state components.
Each scholarship covers registration fees, travel stipends, and accommodations, and all recipients must demonstrate how they’ll share what they’ve learned with the wider AIANYS community.
These new scholarships mark a pivotal step forward in supporting the growth of our members at every stage of their careers. AIANYS is grateful to the Scholarship Study Group and contributing members for their thoughtful work and commitment.
Thank you to the 2025 AIANYS Scholarship Study Group:
Talisha Sainvil, AIA | Caitlin Daly, AIA | Paul McDonnell, AIA | Sarah Bruce, AIA
Contributors:
Cara Osborn, AIA | Joanne Paulino | Jeff Pawlowski, AIA | Leah Przybylski, AIA | Kenneth MacKay, AIA
Returning AIA New York State Scholarships
John A. Notaro Memorial Scholarship
The AIANYS John A. Notaro Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 to recognize design excellence in our next generation of architecture practitioners. This annual program serves as a way of engaging and recognizing students who will soon be emerging professionals in design, giving the opportunity to interact, share ideas and concepts with professionals, to advance our every evolving profession.
AIANYS, in partnership with AIA’s Component Matching Scholarship Grant Program, sponsors the annual award to recognize our future leaders in architecture.
Recipients can earn up to $2,000 to be used towards tuition.
Who can apply? Incoming 2nd – 5th year student enrolled in an NAAB Accredited program, returning for the fall 2025 semester.
Click here for full guidelines.
Applications are closed for due May 12.
New York State Student Scholarship
AIANYS, in partnership with AIA’s Component Matching Scholarship Grant Program, has sponsored this annual award for students enrolled in a NAAB accredited program. The program has been expanded to be more inclusive to include students enrolled in Architecture programs in New York State Community Colleges.
Recipients can earn up to $1,000 to be used towards tuition.
Who can apply? Students enrolled in an architecture program in a community college in New York State during the current academic year.
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Applications are due May 12.
Burton L. Roslyn, FAIA Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to recognize Associate AIA members in New York State who have made significant contributions at an early stage in their careers to the profession and to encourage their pursuit of licensure. Scholarship recipients will receive a one-time reimbursement for the cost of passing each single division of the ARE.
The Scholarship is in recognition of Burton L. Roslyn, FAIA, who spent much of his career mentoring, and educating emerging architects. In his role as educator at New York Institute of Technology and as a Professional, he trained, mentored and educated his students, emerging professionals and peers all with the vision of elevating the Architect’s role in creating the built environment. As an active member of the American Institute of Architects, he served in many roles as an AIA New York State Director; Secretary; Vice President Government Affairs; and President of The American Institute of Architects New York State in 2009. He was a member of the AIA New York Chapter and served as a Director of the Chapter. He was elevated to the College of Fellows and elected to a three-year term as a member of the National Board of the Institute.
Who can apply?
- Actively participating Associate AIA Member, in good standing, of an AIA New York State Chapter
- NCARB Record holder in good standing. Applicant’s NCARB Record Number must be provided for verification purposes.
- Passed one or more of the divisions of the ARE within the past year. Candidate’s most recent Authorization to Test form must be submitted as verification.
Applications will open in the Fall of 2024.