We are here to help ease the transition from school to practice and to support your success.
The Minnesota Architectural Foundation offers the Thomas F. Ellerbe scholarship program, recognizing excellence among architecture and engineering students at the University of Minnesota. Learn more and apply.
The Minnesota Architectural Foundation offers the Clarence Wigington scholarship program, supporting students with financial need who seek to carry on the legacy of Mr. Wigington, the first Black architect licensed in Minnesota. Learn more and apply.
The U of MN, Dunwoody, and NDSU offer scholarships funded by local chapters AIA Minneapolis, AIA Northern MN, and AIA St. Paul. Local firms also support scholarships offered through local schools of architecture. Contact your school for details.
Students are welcome to attend happy hours and awards celebrations of AIA Minnesota, the local chapters, and the MAF. The unstructured, casual time allows you to introduce yourself and create connections. Watch our Events Calendar for opportunities.
The Emerging Professionals Committee offers great ways to get to know people who have recently been where you are. They bring together students and those in the early years of practice. Join their email list to be alerted to events.
This week-long design charrette - 40 years running - brings together students and practicing architects and designers to tackle real-world design projects for agencies and organizations supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Students make this event possible! Architect-designed homes throughout the Twin Cities region are opened up to the public to tour. Architects and project team partners are at each home to talk about the design. Volunteers get free tour tickets, too!
Work with architects and designers to connect with K-12 youth to introduce architectural concepts and architecture as a field of study and career path. Fun activities take place in summer and throughout the year, including STEM Day at the State Fair.
Students are welcome to join member groups focused on topics of interest and where you may be wanting to learn and get connected to practicing architects and designers. Explore the possibilities, visit a meeting, or take part in an event. Come join us!
Students are encouraged to attend the Minnesota Conference on Architecture anytime within the three-day event, held in early- to mid-November. It is the year’s biggest gathering of architects and designers, offering education sessions, a product expo hall, and socials.
Very low cost for big impact.
$25 for students to attend – including meals.
(Photos by Chad Holder)
Get to know Minnesota’s architecture firms and the exceptional work they design. Doing so can help you prepare for outreach in your job search for student internships and post-grad opportunities.
Profiles of local firms and local offices of national and international firms. Find out about their size, mix of projects. and how to learn more about them and their work.
Minnesota's architecture firms produce exceptional design work. The local chapters, AIA Minnesota, and AIA national conduct juried processes to select award winners. View the past year's award-winning projects and be inspired!
These employers have been recognized for the ways they support the experience and career development of Emerging Professionals.
Being well networked with practicing architects and designers through involvement in our member groups is a great way to find out when a firm or employer has job openings; our Job Board is the other. Employers and job seekers rely upon this job board.
