STUDENT COMPETITIONS
We have previously spoken of our Professional Advisory Council, the valuable insights and support they offer us. After hearing a presentation about the collaborate studios and understanding the benefit of synergy that comes from effective collaborative efforts, they acted in direct response and have endowed a fund to support The PAC College of Architecture Prize!
See link above for full competition details!
The contest, now in its seventh year, celebrates emerging talent in interior design by highlighting the work of students in the U.S and Canada. It is a great way for students to share their design perspectives and gain national recognition and cash prizes for their ideas and hard work.
Submission Deadline: April 15
Kaira Looro Architecture Competition
The theme of the contest is sacred architecture in Senegal (Africa), in fact the name of the competition is "Kaira Looro Competition" (Architecture for Peace "in Mandinka language). The initiative has two objectives: the development of research in architecture on issues of social emergencies and sustainable architecture, and contributing to a humanitarian emergency in Senegal that our organization wants to solve, in fact competition all entries will be entirely donated to the humanitarian project "A Bridge for life" which aims to improve living conditions 80,000 people in emergency.
Early registration: from Jan. 20 to Feb. 3
Normal registration: from Feb. 14 to March 10
Late registration: March 11 to April 2
Competitions deadline: April 23
Arch Out Loud is hosting the first international architecture competition addressing the global epidemic of human trafficking.
Submission Deadline: May 15
This program is intended to challenge students, working individually or in teams, to explore a variety of design issues related to the use of steel in design and construction.
Registration Deadline: March 29
Submission Deadline: May 24
United States Department of Interior, National Park Service Opportunities:
The Leicester B. Holland Prize is an annual competition that recognizes the best single-sheet measured drawing of an historic building, site, or structure prepared by an individual(s) to the standards of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), or the Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS).
Submission Deadline: April 30
Submission Deadline: June 30
For the 8th annual HALS Challenge, they invite students and professionals to document a historic city or town park. People from every state are hereby challenged to complete at least one HALS short format history to document these beloved resources. Preservation Through Documentation!
Submission Deadline: July 31
2017 Sustainable Versatility Design Competition
NELMA’s design competition for student architects and interns for 2017 is well underway. This is the 6th year that NELMA has offered this unique architecture and design student challenge; a no-fee competition that engages students in a design dialogue about sustainability and design using wood products as a contemporary construction material.
Submission Deadline: August 1
INTERNSHIPS, JOBS & MORE
UCARE:
Attention Students:
The Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) program provides undergraduate researchers the opportunity to learn from faculty mentors and engage in research and creative projects during the summer and academic year and receive a $2,400 stipend. Students with 30-120 credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 by the end of the spring 2017 semester are encouraged to apply.
Faculty Members,
Are you currently seeking an undergraduate researcher to work in your lab? Check this out!
EDSA Internship Opportunity
Submission Deadline: April 15
NPCA Internship Database
Being launched this month, students can search for internship opportunities within the precast concrete industry. Check back often as more internships will be posted soon.
Meet The GREEN Hawai'i Program
Sustainable Community Food Systems, Energy,
& The World Youth Congress
Hawaiʻi’s sequestered location is a fascinating case study for agriculture and energy independence as its own microcosm of the world home to its unique Polynesian culture.
Submission Deadline: Programs fill on a first-come, first-serve basis.
More Jobs!
Check out the College of Architecture website for additional internship and job opportunities.
Plus, University of Nebraska Career Services encourages you to view a few of their new Full-Time Job postings at Husker Hire Link (HHL). Check them out!
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
SARA Education Fund
This annual scholarship program is open to all students attending an accredited school of architecture. The student scholarship program was submitted to all NAAB Accredited Architectural Schools across the United States.
Submission Deadline: August 3
