SoFloNOMA Scholarships


While the population of America comprises of 42.2% non-white*, out of the almost 123,000 registered architects, only 29% represent racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. The Architecture profession still has a long way to match that of the increasing diversity of the United States. SoFloNOMA is committing to providing scholarships strategically focused on education and licensure, with the purposeful aim of providing financial help to facilitate an increase in the number of minority licensed architects, a forward step in closing the racial disparity gap within the profession.

Click on the Scholarship below to expand and see Eligibility and Criteria. Use the form below to apply.

SCHEDULE:

  • Open: November 2nd, 2024

  • Deadline: December 7th, 2024, by 11:59pm EST

  • Official Announcement / Award: December 14th, 2024

    • SoFloNOMA End of Year Event ; complimentary ticket will be provided.

  • ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP ELEGIBILITY

    The South Florida NOMA Scholarship is open to all registered NOMAS members at architecture schools in the tri-county area who meet the following criteria:

    • NOMAS registered member

    • US citizen

    • Active enrollment in one of the Tri county SoA schools: UM, FIU, FAU, Broward College, Miami Dade College, Palm Beach State College. 1st year through 4th year students

    • Maintain a minimum of 12 credits per semester


    APPLICATION CRITERIA

    Applicant must submit the following as one complete file in PDF format:

    • File name: LastName.FirstName.SoFloNOMAScholarship.pdf

      • 1 compiled PDF, maximum 15MB, in order shown below

    • Headshot

    • Proof of Active enrollment in a local architecture degree program at the college level (letter of acceptance, unofficial copy of transcript)

    • Proof of current NOMAS registration

    • College portfolio, 5 pages maximum

    • Resume

    • One Letter of Recommendation from a teacher / professor, or someone in the architecture profession specific for this scholarship

    • Letter of Interest

      • What does the scholarship committee need to know about you? Include your unique and notable qualities, examples of your demonstrated leadership ability and involvement with NOMAS and or other community programs, and a brief statement of how you plan to spend the scholarship funds - books, supplies, software, tuition, etc. (500 word maximum)

  • ARE SCHOLARSHIP ELEGIBILITY

    The South Florida NOMA Scholarship is open to all registered NOMA members in the tri-county area: Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach who meet the following criteria:

    • NOMA registered member

    • NOMAS registered member for IPAL students**

    • Resident of tri-county area

    • Active / Current NCARB status with ARE eligibility

    APPLICATION CRITERIA

    Applicant must submit the following as one complete file in PDF format:

    • File name: LastName.FirstName.SoFloNOMAScholarship.pdf

      • 1 compiled PDF, maximum 15MB, in order shown below

    • Headshot

    • Proof of current NOMA registration

    • Proof of Active NCARB ARE eligibility

    • Proof of current enrollment in an IPAL program and actively taking exams**

    • Proof of residence in the tri-county area

    • Resume

    • Portfolio, 5 pages maximum

    • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from a colleague and or supervisor, specific for this scholarship

    • Letter of Interest

      • What does the scholarship committee need to know about you, and why should you be awarded funds? Include your unique and notable qualities, examples of your demonstrated leadership ability and involvement with NOMA and or other community programs, citing any contributions to the racial/ethnic diversity of the profession. Include a brief statement of how you plan to spend the scholarship funds – ARE exam costs, ARE seminars, ARE study materials, etc. – and how will funds help your career development. (500 word maximum)

    **IPAL Students Only as they are eligible to take the AREs

  • Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 SoFlo NOMA ARE and Academic Scholarships. The ARE scholarship is specifically targeted to assist in the licensure process by offsetting the costs of the ARE. The Academic scholarships is for assisting students with tuition and academic costs required to complete your degree at the architecture schools in the tri-county area. The number and value of awards may vary year-to-year based on applications and available funds.