David W. Lakamp Scholarship Fund

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
  2. This award is for U.S. students.
  3. Must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study at the time of application.
  4. Must be majoring in architecture.
  5. Must attend a college or university in California.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for architecture students in the state of California. Applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study at the time of application.

Application requirements for the David W. Lakamp Scholarship Fund are:

  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Case study
Additional Information: The American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter (AIASCV) works in conjunction with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation to provide this scholarship. Funds are intended to assist with the education of future architecture professionals who are studying the field in the state of California. Selection of awards and notification of recipients will be made within one month of the deadline date.

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $10,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Additional information about this award can be found online at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation website and at the American Institute of Architects Santa Clara Valley Chapter (AIASCV) website using the link provided. To be considered for this award, students must submit a completed application form as well as the following documentation: a physical portfolio of work and graphic materials that demonstrate the applicant's design abilities and independent design efforts; at least three images of portfolio work submitted digitally; a written statement of personal goals related to a career in architecture; two letters of recommendation from teachers and/or practicing professional architects; and a completed applicant information sheet. The physical portfolio and handwritten recommendation letters must be delivered to the AIASCV offices no later than the deadline date. Digital photo and all other electronic submissions must also be received at that time by email, the size of which may not exceed 8 MB.
About Silicon Valley Community Foundation:
Contact Information: April Becerra, Scholarship Manager
Address: 325 South 1st St. Suite 100 San Jose, California 95113

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