Resources for Students

Learn More about Oregon’s student architecture communities and access valuable resources

Saturday Academy ASE Internships The Apprenticeships in Science & Engineering (ASE) program connects motivated high school students with mentors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) pre-professional internships. 

Oregon Student Opportunities Hub A collection of resources from the Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO), connecting students to design opportunities across the state.

Become an Architect Interested in pursuing a career in architecture? NCARB explains the multi-step process of becoming an architect.

Your Guide to a Career in Architecture NCARB’s resource designed for high school students considering a career in architecture. This guide offers students information on how to get their architecture education started as well as insights into the pathway to becoming an architect.

Professional Practice Education Library (ProPEL): Launched by NCARB and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, ProPel is a growing library of educational video resources covering foundational and emerging topics in architectural practice for architecture students. Learn More

Building Success: You & AIA A resource guide for architecture students. This document includes information and resources to help you advance your academic and professional career.

Architectural Student Grants and Scholarships

Architects Foundation Scholarships The Foundation offers several architecture scholarships for high school students and architecture students in NAAB-accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

AFO Scholarships Scholarships offered by the Architectural Foundation of Oregon that recognizes Oregon architecture students for their design promise and community service. AFO works with the professional community to grow scholarship opportunities for a diverse range of students.

AIA Students - PSU Chapter: Programs and resources to support architectural students at Portland State University.

AIA Students - UO Chapter: Programs and resources to support architectural students at the University of Oregon.

PSU School of Architecture: Portland State University’s School of Architecture.

UO Department of Architecture: The University of Oregon’s Department of Architecture.