For Associate Members Pursuing Licensure
ARE Scholarship
The AIA Long Beach/South Bay Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Scholarship recognizes Associate AIA members early in their careers. It encourages them to complete the licensure process by covering the associated costs of becoming a licensed architect in California — study materials and exam prep courses covered!
Prize
Up to $1,000 reimbursed over one year for expenses related to California architectural licensing, including:
- Study materials and exam preparation courses
- Taking and passing each division of the ARE
- Taking and passing the California Supplemental Exam (CSE)
- NCARB and CAB fees to establish records
Eligibility
- California resident
- AIA Long Beach/South Bay Associate Member in good standing
- NCARB and CAB record holder in good standing, or IPAL student
- Applicants may have passed one or more divisions of the ARE but have yet to pass all divisions
Applicants will be asked to include a copy of their NCARB Authorization to Test, or a letter verifying their IPAL status, to show proof of scholarship eligibility.
Submission requirements
- Submitted as a single PDF document (not to exceed 10 pages)
- Landscape orientation (Tabloid 17” x 11”)
- Size limit: 10 MB — website links will not be accepted
