Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by AIA Silicon Valley

Description
**Purpose and scope:** The AIA Silicon Valley scholarship supports the next generation of architects by providing targeted financial assistance to students pursuing architectural degrees. The program is intended to lower financial barriers and encourage careers in architecture through periodic awards administered by the local AIA chapter. It is a merit- and need-focused opportunity that complements other educational funding sources for architecture students.

Key takeaways
- Administered by AIA Silicon Valley to support future architects.
- Designed to reduce financial barriers for students in architecture programs.
- Complements other scholarships and financial-aid options.
- Awards are distributed periodically through the chapter’s selection process.

Eligibility
**Residency requirement:** Applicants must be legal residents of the United States with current residency in Santa Clara County.
**Academic requirement:** Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program that leads to a professional degree or career in architecture.

Key takeaways
- Must be a legal U.S. resident.
- Must currently reside in Santa Clara County.
- Must be actively enrolled in a college/university architecture degree program.
- Applies to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Award Value
**Maximum amount:** Individual awards are offered for up to $5,000.
**Purpose of funds:** Awards may be used to offset tuition, fees, materials, or other education-related expenses that support the recipient’s architectural studies.

Key takeaways
- Maximum award per recipient: $5,000.
- Funds intended for education-related costs (tuition, materials, etc.).
- Actual award amounts may be less than the maximum based on selection and available funding.

Number of Awards
**Available grants:** The program can provide up to two scholarships in a single award cycle.
**Distribution:** The number awarded in any given year depends on available funds and the selection committee’s recommendations.

Key takeaways
- Up to two scholarships may be granted per cycle.
- The total number awarded depends on funding and committee decisions.
- Individual award amounts may vary between recipients.

Application Timeline
**Cycle and deadlines:** The scholarship operates on a periodic cycle; specific application windows and deadlines vary by year. Applicants should consult the AIA Silicon Valley website or contact the chapter for current dates and submission requirements.
**Selection process:** Typical steps include application submission, review by a selection committee, and recipient notification; expect supporting materials such as transcripts, portfolio samples, and letters of recommendation to be requested.

Key takeaways
- Application windows and deadlines change annually—check AIA Silicon Valley for current info.
- Expect a multi-step review process (submission, committee review, notification).
- Prepare transcripts, portfolio materials, and recommendations in advance.

History of the Award
**Founding donors:** The Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship Fund was established by Joseph Ehrlich and Jack Rominger to support architectural education.
**Mission alignment:** The fund was created specifically to assist the education of future architectural professionals and is administered through the AIA Silicon Valley scholarship program to carry out that mission.

Key takeaways
- The scholarship originates from the Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship Fund.
- Founded by Joseph Ehrlich and Jack Rominger to support architectural education.
- Administered by AIA Silicon Valley to fulfill the founders’ intent.