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Mission
The mission of the Donna D. Carter AIA Austin Women in Architecture (WiA) and Design Austin (DA) Scholar Program is positioned to support increased diversity in the architecture profession within the greater Austin community. In doing so, this scholarship is intended to highlight the achievements and future ambitions of a minority female, or minority non-binary, student in the professional undergraduate or graduate architecture program pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin.
Tuition and Funding
The Scholar Program will award two students with funding in the amount of $2,500 each for the 2026-2027 academic year, paid for by WiA and distributed by the Design Austin.
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Timeline
November 7th, 2025: Application is released
January 26th, 2026: Applications due at midnight
w/o February 13, 2026: Scholars announced
Early March 2026: Promotional Videos Filmed
March/April, 2026: Recipient Recognition Reception
Fall 2026: Funds distributed
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