AIA Central Virginia has a program to support architects pursuing fellowship.

The program offers two major benefits:

A mentor.  Applicants will be paired up with a member that has recognized as a Fellow to guide and support the applicant through the process. 

Money.  The chapter sets aside $1500 per year in the annual budget to support applicants in the process.  Typically, this money goes to pay a professional graphic designer (who is familiar with the Fellowship process) to help prepare a high-quality application.  The amount available to an individual depends on the number of applications received in a given year, but no applicant can receive more than $1500 total.

The application process begins in June of each year and proceeds as follows:

• Members apply to the Honors & Awards Committee with a letter of interest and CV.

• Honors and Awards Committee reviews the applications and makes a recommendation to the Board.

• The Board approves the recommendation and decides how the budgeted $1500 stipend will be distributed.

• The Honors & Awards Committee assigns a mentor to the approved candidate(s).

• Candidates are put in contact with graphic design support.

More information on the application process and timeline can be found here.

Contact aiacentralva@gmail.com with inquiries or to submit your application materials.