STUDENT COMPETITIONS
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
. For more information on this project can visit the official website:
www.balouosalo.com
.
Early registration: from Jan. 20 to Feb. 3
Normal registration: from February 14 to March 10
Late registration: March 11 to April 2
Competitions deadline: April 23
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
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!
Sasaki 2017 Summer Internship
Opportunity to work with a diverse, interdisciplinary team of designers and tackle some of the world’s most interesting design and planning challenges? Apply now!
Submission Deadline: Feb. 27
Be Original Americas Summer Design Fellowship
Be Original Americas’ 7-week Summer Design Fellowship program will introduce two college students to all facets of creating innovative, high-quality products, from research, design, and manufacturing to marketing and distribution through hands-on, in-the-field learning.
Submission Deadline: Feb. 28
SCAPE Studio Internship Opportunity
Submission Deadline: March 1
SWA/Balsley Internship Opportunity
SWA/Balsley is offering a full-time paid internship opportunity from approximately July to December to a student with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and exemplary design and technical skills.
Submission Deadline: March 16
Shepley Bulfinch Summer Design Fellowship
Their fellowship gives a promising architecture student the opportunity to spend ten weeks this summer immersed in real design problems and collaborative solutions in their Boston design studio.
Submission Deadline: March 18
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.
Summer Serviceship Opportunities with the Nebraska Rural Futures Institute
The University of Nebraska Rural Futures Institute is offering great serviceship opportunities for this summer. You can get paid $3,500 to spend two weeks in training and nine weeks at a rural site (free housing) engaging in community work. They are looking for students with a variety of interests in communications, marketing, journalism, public policy, leadership, etc. It's a great way to get career experience and paid!
Submission Deadline: March 1
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
AIA South Dakota
AIA South Dakota offers a unique $2,500 scholarship to architecture students with South Dakota roots. I know that your program has successfully recruited and educated a good number of South Dakotans. Applications are open for the 2017 AIA South Dakota Enrichment Award. This unique award allows students the flexibility to craft an individual proposal for an enrichment experience supporting their academic and professional goals.
Submission Deadline: The deadline is March 17
National Precast Concrete Association Foundation (NPCAF) Scholarship
This program provides undergraduate and graduate scholarships to students pursuing degrees in fields related to construction. These can include: engineering, architecture, construction management, business, sustainable building management, and more.
Submission Deadline: March 20
Tom Cory Scholarship
Tom Cory was a founding member of the Architectural Precast Association (APA) and in his honor, the APA developed the Tom Cory Scholarship. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to one deserving student in an architecture program. If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund, please contact us.
Submission Deadline: March 31
