aec education grant application

The 2026 AEC Education Grant schedule:

  • Application Open: March 20, 2026
  • Deadline: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM
  • Winner Notification: July 13, 2026

Click here to learn on how to apply for the AAa/e Scholarship & Grant programs, including eligibility, documents needed, application process plus tips & tricks.

If you have any questions, email us at apply@aaae.ngo

Requirements

LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES

The Organization, Institution or Club must be located within the United States or its territories.

ARCHITECTURE / ENGINEERING / CONSTRUCTION

Your program must demonstrate involvement in any of the professions listed below:

  • Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning and Urban Design
  • Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering
  • Construction or Construction Management
  • Interior Design

AAA/E MEMBERSHIP

Applicant need not be a member of AAa/e. However, having students who are participating in the submitted program be members of the AAa/e will be viewed positively.

To apply for AAa/e membership goto: www.aaaesc.org/membership_join

Similarly, institutions who sponsor or otherwise support other student organizations focused on Asian / Pacific Islander / Asian American students will also be looked upon favorably.

SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY

If awarded, you are required to be present at a scholarship ceremony during the Awards Banquet on October 01, 2026.  This is mandatory so if you cannot make it to this event you are disqualified.

SHORT FILMING

If awarded, you may be asked to participate in the filming of a short video clip to be shown at the Awards Banquet.

Supporting Documents

Supporting documents must be submitted before the Application Due Date.
Please upload ALL files as a PDF.

STATEMENT OF INTENT

  • Describe the Education Program’s involvement / service to the architecture, engineering, or construction field and the Asian / Pacific Islander community and/or the AAa/e.
  • Highlight objectives of the Education Program and how they align with the mission statement of the AAa/e Foundation.
  • Essay Format: 2 pages max, 12-point, Times New Roman, double spaced

SAMPLE WORK / PROJECT

  • Submit an image, video, and/or tangible samples of work from students who participated in the program.
  • Submission should describe the program and its successes.
  • Five (5) pages maximum.
Submit Supporting Documents

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