Latinos in Architecture: MaS

The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate Mentorship and Scholarship program (MaS), through AIA Houston and Architecture Center Houston, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in the Latino architecture community. The MaS program matches college students pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor who has an established career in the field. The program is for Latino students who are striving to influence the future of the built environment and the architecture profession. MaS will kick off on September 10, 2025, and conclude in May 2026.

• PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
  for the mentorship:

  • Students have the option of only particpating in the mentorship program and not pursue the scholarship. But, students are welcome to participate in any of the events related to MaS.
  • Student pursuing a degree in architecture at the University of Houston, Rice University, or Prairie View A&M University.
  • The program is open to both US citizens and foreign students.

  for the scholarship:

  • Students with at least one more academic year to apply scholarship funds directly to tuition. 
  • Students with full scholarships are not eligible.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
The 2025-2026 program starts in September 2025 and ends in May 2026.

• Regularly check in with an assigned mentor (at least 4 times). These meetings can be in-person, virtual, or via phone call. 
• ​Participate in the kick-off event where they will meet the mentors. Kick-off will take place September 10 at 7pm. Register here.
• Participate in the portfolio review organized by the LiA Committee.
• Attend three LiA, AIAH, TSA or HNOMA sponsored events. Not including student chapters or student-led events.
• Attend their university or college career fair.
• Submit a PDF on a project or portfolio at the end of the Fall semester.
• Submit a 5-minute video on a project or portfolio at the end of the Spring semester. The video should not be a recording of a class crit and should not exceed 5 minutes.

AWARDS

Students must participate in the listed activities to be considered for the scholarship. These activities are meant to support and complement the student’s academic career. 
Scholarships will be awarded based on student participation in the program and their end-of-semester submission, which will be reviewed by a jury.