General Information and Instructions
THE PROGRAM
This scholarship was initiated in 1990 by a/e ProNet, a group of insurance professionals providing risk management services to architects and engineers. In 1999 the scholarship was renamed for David W. Lakamp. Mr. Lakamp was a founder of a/e ProNet and a trusted advisor to the profession. He left behind a legacy of professionalism and integrity that set new standards in the field of insurance services. The $2,500 annual award is given to a student who best demonstrates strong interest in practice management.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants are eligible:
• After three years in an NAAB degree program, or
• The third year of a four-year pre-professional degree program in architecture accepted for direct entry to a two-year NAAB MArch/DArch program, or
• One year in an NAAB MArch/DArch degree program for students with undergraduate degrees in another discipline
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following materials must be sent by email no later than 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, October 6, 2010; if submitting by mail, materials must be postmarked by Wednesday, October 6.
• A transcript from each academic institution attended since high school; minimum cumulative
GPA: 3.0
• Two letters of recommendation, one of which is from the program chair verifying applicant’s eligibility
• Demonstration of an IDP NCARB council record
• An essay on the Case Study topic
Materials can be sent via email to scholarships@aia.org in PDF format. Alternatively, a hard copy of the application and supporting materials can be sent by postal mail. All materials should be placed in one envelope and sent to AIA Scholarships, ATTN: Jamie Yeung; The American Institute of Architects; 1735 New York Avenue, NW; Washington, DC 20006-5292.
AWARDS
• One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded toward the student’s university fees. The award check will be mailed directly to the university; it may not be deferred for use later or transferred to another individual.
• Results will be announced November 1, 2010.
SELECTION
The recipient will be selected by a sub-committee of AIA members serving on the Practice Management Knowledge Community Advisory Group. Applications and supporting material become the property of the American Institute of Architects.