Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship Grant

The Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship, established in 2022 by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) in collaboration with Opsis Architecture, supports mid-career women in architecture. This fellowship provides up to $3,000 for professional development opportunities such as conferences and specialized seminars focused on firm management and leadership. AFO encourages Oregon-based women architects to apply, emphasizing the importance of advancing their skills and leadership roles within the profession.

Supporting Women in Architecture
In honor of Pat Sanchez, retired Principal and Business Manager at Opsis Architecture, AFO has partnered with Opsis Architecture to award the Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship, beginning in 2022.
About the Fellowship
The Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship is available to women who are mid-career and seeking to grow professionally, particularly in areas related to firm leadership and management. The fellowship offers up to $3,000, which can be used to attend professional conferences, college-level coursework, or specialized seminars that support advancement in key areas of architectural practice. These may include firm management, leadership, business development, design, and other facets of the profession.
AFO and Opsis encourage Oregon women currently practicing in the field of architecture to apply. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a clear interest in expanding their leadership role within the profession or advancing skills related to firm operations and management. Applicants should submit a professional resume and a written proposal of one page in length outlining their intended use of the fellowship funds as well as a clear budget for the proposal, and how the experience will support their long-term professional goals.

Eligibility

All Women who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply:Currently practicing within the architecture professionMinimum professional experience of 5 years in the architecture professionLicensure is not requiredOregon Resident