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a/e ProNet David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship

AIA Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$5,000 per student

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Architecture students

Other requirements

  • Demonstrate strong interest in practice and risk management
  • Enrolled in NAAB-accredited architecture programs

Overview

Annual scholarship established in 1990 and administered by Architects Foundation since 2019. Honors David W. Lakamp, founder of a/e ProNet and trusted advisor to the architecture profession. Supports students demonstrating strong interest in practice and risk management in architecture.

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Focus Areas:

  • Architectural practice
  • Risk management in architecture
  • Professional standards and integrity

Eligibility:

  • Architecture students
  • Demonstrate strong interest in practice and risk management
  • Enrolled in NAAB-accredited architecture programs

Program Details:

  • Annual award
  • Two students selected each year
  • First offered through Architects Foundation in 2019
  • Honors David W. Lakamp's legacy of professionalism and integrity in architecture and insurance services

About David W. Lakamp:

  • Founder of a/e ProNet
  • Trusted advisor to architecture profession
  • Known for legacy of professionalism and integrity
  • Set new standards in field of insurance services

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Application Period: Typically opens in November; deadline mid-January
  2. Required Materials:
    • Application form
    • Personal statement demonstrating interest in practice and risk management
    • Resume/CV
    • Academic credentials and transcripts
    • Letters of recommendation
  3. Submission: Submit through Architects Foundation website
  4. Selection: Jury selection of two students based on demonstrated commitment to architectural practice principles, risk management knowledge, and professional integrity

What AIA Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$29K
Median grant
$29K
  • By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.

Example grants

  • The American Institute of Architects · Washington, DC

    Program support

    $29K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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