Student Resources

AIAPF Student Memberships

AIAPF offers many opportunities, programs, and resources for architecture students. Student membership is an powerful step on the bridge from being a student to becoming an experienced architect. On top of that, student membership is free!

By becoming an AIAPF student member, you join a network of professionals who are committed to architecture as a career, influencing our region, and actively engaged in professional development. Click here to sign up now -- It's free and includes a variety of benefits that will support you as you start your career!

Your Student Ambassador: Kevin Juarez-Martinez

Currently a student at Cal Poly Pomona, Kevin stepped up last year to connect more students with chapter activities, getting them involved with architects in the working world.

Starting at Citrus College, Kevin earned AS degrees in Architecture and Design and Engineering Drawing Technology. Building on this foundation, he transferred to California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Architecture. Working at Le Architecture as a Junior Designer has provided invaluable hands-on experience and insight into the architecture industry. Entering the AIAPF Birdhouse Competition, he joined with fellow students and won! As Kevin says, "I was inspired to engage further with the chapter, leading me to attend their tours. These events provided the opportunity to connect with remarkable architects, engineers, and industry leaders, broadening my professional network and deepening my understanding of the field.

Internships:

AIAPF participates with the capX Internship program.

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Scholarships

Jean Roth Driskel (JRD) Scholarship

The JRD Scholarships are managed by the AIAPF Chapter and administered by the California Community Foundation, (CCF), a 501(c)(3) charity. Students are nominated through their schools.

JRD Scholarship JRD Updates

The Asian American Architects and Engineers (AAA/E) Foundation

The Asian American Architects and Engineers (AAA/E) Foundation is offering $30,000 in scholarships and grants ($5,000 for each award) to students and professionals studying/working in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction.

Women's Club of Pasadena

The Club’s Scholarship Foundation allocates financial aid to approximately 10 full-time college students each year who need financial help completing their college or graduate education. Over its lifetime, CWCPSF has granted $1,163,500 to 596 women. The Club has 80 current members who raise funds though events, a boutique, and donations. They gave $45,000 to 11 women college students for the 2020-2021 school year.

Architects Foundation

The philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects has five scholarships supporting students pursuing architecture degrees: Diversity Advancement Scholarships; Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship; Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship; The a/e ProNet David W. Lakamp Scholarship; and The Architects Foundation / McAslan Fellowship. Click here to learn more.