Clone of 2025 NCNOMA ARE Scholarship Application

The North Carolina Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects

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ncnoma are Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - August 31, 2026
Eligibility

Applicants must:
- Be a current NCNOMA or NOMAS member
- Hold an active National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) record
- Be eligible to sit for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
Application Criteria

Applications should demonstrate one or more of the following, with active involvement in NCNOMA serving as a primary scoring factor:
- Contributions to the profession at an early career stage
- Exemplary involvement in community and/or professional organizations.
- Outstanding achievement in the creation, development, and delivery of creative programs for emerging professionals in architecture
- Passion for pursuit of architectural licensure
- Aspirations, why, what will hitting this milestone mean to you
Application Requirements
- Completed online application
- Personal Statement
- One professional biography and/or résumé
- Primary recommendation letter
- One additional recommendation letter from a colleague or supervisor
- Portfolio (optional)
- Supplemental information (optional)
- Proof of eligibility to sit for the ARE
Timeline
- June 2026: Application Opens
- August 31, 2026: Application Closes
- October 2026: Recipients Notified
- November 14, 2026: Gala Awards
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified October 2026.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Mobile No
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Current Employer
Company
Company Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a current member of NCNOMA or NOMAS?
Please check your status at the time of application.
Please share any additional information you would like the committee to know about your licensure timeline:

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II. Personal Statement
Applications should demonstrate one or more of the following:
- Contributions to the profession at an early career stage
- Exemplary involvement in community and/or professional organizations
- Outstanding achievement in the creation, development, and delivery of creative programs for emerging professionals in architecture
- Passion for pursuit of architectural licensure
- Aspirations, why, what will hitting this milestone mean to you
Personal Statement (limited to 500 words)

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III. Professional Experience
Professional résumé or CV (limited to two pages)

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Primary recommendation letter (limited to one page)

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One additional recommendation letter from a colleague or supervisor (limited to one page)

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Portfolio Samples (Optional)

Limited to 3 projects.
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Supplemental information (Optional)

Link to LinkedIn, Personal Photo, etc0/500
IV. Proof of Eligibility
Proof of eligibility to sit for the ARE.

Please provide a PDF, snapshot, etc of your NCARB record number and exam eligibility status.
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VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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ncnoma are Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Data

II. Personal Statement

III. Professional Experience

IV. Proof of Eligibility

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature