In partnership with the AIA Large Firm Roundtable (LFRT), NOMA created a fellowship program to help increase the number of minority architects throughout the U.S. Following the success of the inaugural NOMA Foundation Fellowship (NFF), we are pleased to announce the launch of the Summer 2021 Cohort of the NOMA Foundation Fellowship!
Applications are now closed for 2021 Cohort 3.
Fellowship Details
Up to 20 fellowships available
8-week Virtual or In-person Part-time Internship (June 14-August 6) – A limited number of full-time internships may be available
$2,560 stipend
$1,000 Licensure Stipend if fellows become a licensed architect within 5 years of completing the fellowship
Eligibility
Applicants must be (a) currently enrolled in their final 2 years of a 4-year undergraduate program, (b) currently enrolled in their final 3 years of 5-year undergraduate program, or (c) currently enrolled as a graduate student in an M.Arch program. Students graduating at the end of the Spring 2021 semester are encouraged to apply. Students from both NAAB-accredited and non-accredited programs may apply. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for the entire program. Students from the 7 NAAB Historically Black Colleges and Universities are highly encouraged to participate. All applicants must be current paid members of NOMA as of April 1, 2020; non-members will not be considered.
Application
Complete application package will include an unofficial transcript, portfolio of work, resume, one letter of recommendation, and cover letter stating your interest in being a fellow (addressed to NOMA). Finalists may be selected for a virtual interview with host firms and will be matched with firms on a mutual matching basis. Applications must be submitted by March 28, 2021.