Whenever available, announcements and details on scholarships, volunteering, internship, employment opportunities, and more will be posted here.

NAWIC Founders' Undergraduate Scholarship ($1,000 to $2,000)
[Deadline: March 15]
National Association of Women in Construction "award[s] over $25,000 to worthy recipients in construction-related programs."
Eligibility: currently enrolled in construction-related degree program, full-time undergraduate student, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Requirements: application form, transcripts, extracurricular activities listing, employment history, and response to three questions.
For more information and application, please visit the NAWIC Scholarship webpage <http://www.nawic.org/nawic/NFSF.asp?SnID=1854734899>.

Habitat for Humanity's HOMEWORKS
"Looking for a fun way to help out in the community? How about volunteering at HOMEWORKS, Habitat for Humanity's home improvement resale store? HOMEWORKS is a home improvement resale store selling new and gently used furniture, household items, appliances, and building materials to the public at greatly discounted prices. The 9,000 sq. foot store opened in May 2003 and is almost completely volunteer run. All proceeds go to fund local Habitat for Humanity home building projects. Below are specific volunteer opportunities that we need to be filled. We're open Tuesday thru Sunday, and could really use some extra help.
Customer Service Volunteers: Volunteers are needed during store hours to help run the resale store, assist customers with questions, help accept drop-off donations, and help to price, clean and display new donations. Volunteers needed Tues/Wed 12-7pm, Thurs/Fri/Sat 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm.
Pick-up and Delivery Drivers: HOMEWORKS is currently seeking volunteers on Wed. 3-7pm, Fri. 12-5pm, and Sat. 10am-5pm to help with merchandise deliveries and donation pick-ups in the Champaign-Urbana area. Help out just one day, a handful of days, or serve as an on-call driver.
If you're interested in volunteering for HOMEWORKS, please contact Angela Miller, at 355-6460 ext.14 or at homeworks@cuhabitat.org."

Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation Fellowships (Up to $10,000)
[Semi-annual deadlines: March 15, Sept 15]
"Grant funding is divided into two categories: Fellowships of up to $10,000 for Scholarly Research, Publication, Exhibition, or Documentary in film or other media; and, Grants of up to $3000 for Honoraria to Plenary Session Speakers at professional meetings, conferences, or symposia whose focus matches the mission of the BWAF; and, Travel Grants of up to $1500 for research trips or professional conferences at which the recipient will be making a presentation related to the purpose of the BWAF. Applicants are strongly encouraged to send a preliminary inquiry to the Director of BWAF regarding their proposal and its eligibility for funding. Inquiries may be made by telephone (212) 577-1200, or by e-mail director@bwaf.org."
For more info, please visit their website at http://www.bwaf.org/grants.html.

WIA Mentor Program
WIA is sponsoring a Mentor Program with Architecture Alumni Association.
The Mentor Program is opened to ALL students in Architecture. Based on a questionnaire you would fill out, you will be paired up with an alumna with similar background or interest in the field.
The Mentor Program provides students a chance to interact with professionals through emails to talk about architectural related topics. Most students in the past had a great relationship with their mentors. Students were able to get help for their projects and information regarding internships and jobs.
This will be a great opportunity to reach out of the school to acquire a further understanding and information of the field. There are a limited amount of spots for this program, as there are a limited number of alumni taking part in the program, so sign up quick! Click here for the application|questionnaire for the program, and remember that it is due WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 to the WIA mailbox in the Graduate Office of TBH (Rm. 104).

WIA Mom's Day Female Faculty Luncheon Logo Competition
In 2007, Women in Architecture held its first design competition for a logo to be used on invitations cards, posters, and any publicity for the annual Mom's Day Female Faculty Luncheon. The contest is open to all students of the UIUC Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, and Landscape Architecture programs. The winning entry will receive a reward (in 2007, a $50 Starbucks Gift Card was rewarded to Ralph Motto, 2nd year BSAS).

CONTENT DESCRIPTION
The Logo has to be 4" X 6" rectangular design including the following information:
1. WIA
2. Women in Architecture
3. Annual WIA Faculty Luncheon
4. April 14th 2007

Submit a print out copy of the design with your name and email address on the back. A digital file (unflatten) must be submitted with your entry.

Limit of one person per design. We reserve the right to modify the winning the design for the purpose of graphic standards and printing.

Example:

Chicago Women in Architecture 2005 Scholarship ($2,000)
[Deadline: April 1, 2005]
"One scholarship will be awarded in the amount $2000.00. The recipient will also receive a one year membership in Chicago Women in Architecture, and two tickets to CWA's Spring Brunch on April 24, 2005."
Eligibility: Graduating in May 2006, UIC, UIUC, IIT, and Judson College architecture students.
Requirements: documentation of a recent project, 500-word essay on the project, resume, and one recommendation from univ. prof.
Please direct all questions to Ms. Callcott at rcallcott@msn.com. [Download the application]

Spring Break at Allerton Park
Spend spring break at Allerton Park! Students from all areas of study may apply to spend spring break at the historic Allerton House and earn service/volunteer hours working on restoration projects, gardening, and preparing the park for another season of activity. Room and board will be provided for the week but space is limited. For more information and for an application please visit the Allerton website at <http://www.allerton.uiuc.edu>.