Reduce the pressure
Scholarships help cover tuition, housing, studio supplies, travel, and daily expenses.
A campaign of the West Virginia Foundation for Architecture
Designing West Virginia's Future
West Virginia's next generation of architects already has the talent. WVFA gives students financial support, a connection to the profession, and the confidence to keep going.
Every gift helps a West Virginia student move closer to practice.
Since 1986Four decades of investment
$356,000+Awarded to students
166Students supported
Student voicesEncouraged to continue
Why it matters
Architecture education asks a great deal before a student ever reaches practice.
Tuition is only part of the cost. Housing, studio materials, travel, and general living expenses can determine whether talented students can stay focused on the work. WVFA scholarships provide practical help—and a clear message that West Virginia's architecture community is invested in their future.
Build the connection
Recipients meet architects, mentors, and future employers through the WVFA and AIA WV community.
Strengthen the profession
Supporting students now helps sustain a capable, committed architecture community for the state.
WVFA scholarship alumni have shared that the award encouraged or helped them continue pursuing architecture.
In their words
What matters most to me is representing the state of West Virginia through a profession I am passionate about.
“Receiving the WVFA scholarship made me feel connected to a larger community.”
Jordan Metzler · University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Design rooted in West Virginia places, presented with professional ambition.
Cole Weller · Fairmont State University“The WVFA scholarship program proved that the profession is investing in the next generation of architects for West Virginia.”
The next generation
A scholarship is more than an award. It is a vote of confidence.
For AIA West Virginia members
Begin with our own architecture community.
This campaign begins with the people who know the value of the profession firsthand. We hope AIA West Virginia members will consider a personal gift and introduce WVFA to colleagues, clients, and community partners who care about West Virginia's future.
Participate personally
A gift of any amount matters. Broad participation shows that West Virginia's architecture community stands behind its students.
Share through your firm
Send the campaign to colleagues, include it in a firm message, or share it with alumni and former scholarship recipients.
Make an introduction
Forward the page to a client, partner, vendor, or community contact who values education, workforce development, and West Virginia.
Charitable gifts shown on this page are made to WVFA, a 501(c)(3), and remain separate from AIA West Virginia sponsorships and member dues.
Make it possible
Your gift becomes tuition, time, materials—and momentum.
Give once, become a monthly supporter, establish a named scholarship, or help build lasting support through a planned gift. The simplest place to begin is now.
Open the secure giving formLegal name: West Virginia Foundation for ArchitectureEIN: 82-1807534Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Stewardship
Led by architects and community members who believe in the work.
The WVFA Board of Trustees reviews scholarship funding and advances the Foundation's educational and public-purpose mission across West Virginia.
Meet the Board of TrusteesAdam Krason, AIAChair
Phoebe Patton Randolph, AIAScholarship Committee Chair
Ed Tucker, FAIATrustee
Vic Greco, AIATrustee
Greg MartinTrustee
Dale ClowserLay Trustee
Gary YoungLay Trustee
Mary Beth AlivetoLay Trustee
Eriks JanelsinLay Trustee
The plans are already taking shape.