The entries are in for the DLA Architects Scholarship and we’re excited to share them.
Students were asked to discuss their experience and interaction with the architecture that surrounded them at their school. Judging will surely be difficult as there are some wonderful and creative entries. In fact, views and “likes” will be one of the factors that the judges look at, so be sure to give your thumbs up to your favorite(s)!
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It’s that time of the year again. At schools, Second Semester is well under way. Seniors are getting their acceptance letters from colleges and working on their FAFSA’s. At DLA, we’re gearing up for the Construction season. We’re also starting to see submissions for the DLA Architects THINK [about architecture] SCHOLARSHIP.
Since 1997, the purpose of the scholarship has been to promote an understanding of the built environment and how people interact with it, especially schools. We truly hope to foster a genuine interest in the societal value of architecture as an art form and an enhancement to the general quality of life.
Over the years we’ve awarded the scholarship to over 200 students, and have even hired some of them after they finished school. One thing that never fails to surprise us, though, is the fact that the scholarship at many of the schools goes unawarded!?! That means that not a single qualified student submitted an entry – WOW, what a shame!
So, with this in mind, I’ve come up with a list of why high school students should THINK [about architecture]:
The only thing you need to turn in for the scholarship is a discussion about your school building. It’s that simple, you don’t need to have any kind of special background in architecture or drafting, and you don’t need to turn in any kind of drawings. All you need to do is think about how your school building has affected your time as a student and how you learned and then share your observations.
If you’re going on to college, you’re qualified. The Think [about architecture] Scholarship is about you and your ability to share your observations.
If it takes you 10 hours to record your video, edit it and upload the form, and you receive the $250 scholarship, you’ve just made $25 per hour. If you go on to be selected for the top prize of $1,000. Add them up and that’s $1,250… or $125 per hour. How many hours would you have to work at your summer job to come up with that kind of cash?!? Read the rest of this entry »
Think back to the summer after your Senior year in High School. Did you have drive and focus? Were you looking ahead to your first year of college… and even farther to your career after school? Today, we were proud to host a group of fantastic High School graduates (or should I say COLLEGE FRESHMEN?) who are thinking of their futures. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s that time of year again. The birds are singing, the sun is shining, the temperature is climbing and high school seniors everywhere are ready to fly the coop. DLA Architects is proud to be doing our part to make this last few weeks of school a little more interesting for a select few students. That’s right; we’re just about ready to announce the recipients of the 2010 DLA Architects Scholarship!
Earlier this year, our clients received information on how their students would qualify and their selections have been filtering in. Once again, the recipients will receive a cash award along with an invitation to spend a day at our office this summer. Here our guests will participate in a roundtable hosted by our staff. They’ll interact with professionals at different stages of their careers – from seasoned architects to those in the throes of the IDP (Intern Development Program) and ARE (Architectural Record Exam) to college students on their summer break. It’ll be their chance to ask all the questions they’d like about a career in architecture, and more important, what to expect in college. The highlight of their day will, of course, be lunch, but we’re hoping that these students will also enjoy touring a project site or two.
Check back soon to see who made the grade…
To date, DLA Architects, Ltd. has helped more than 170 local high school graduates who have aspirations of a career in architecture. We are proud to provide financial assistance scholarships and invite these great students to our office to experience the working environment of a professional architect.
The 2009 scholarship winners are… Read the rest of this entry »
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