Clarence Wigington Minority Architectural Scholarship
Created in 1992 as the Minority Architectural Scholarship, this fund was renamed to recognize the extraordinary professional and civic accomplishments of the first African-American municipal architect in the United States and the first licensed African-American architect in Minnesota. This scholarship provides tuition scholarships to minority students who wish to pursue a professional education in architecture at the University of Minnesota, and who hold promise for succeeding in an architectural career. Funding is provided through annual raffles at the AIA Minnesota Annual Convention and donations.
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The Minnesota Architectural Foundation Presents The Latest Wigington Scholarship Recipients
JONATHON JACOBS
Jonathon Jermaine Jacobs has dedicated his life to design. Currently, he is enrolled at the University of Minnesota pursuing a Bachelor of Design in Architecture. Jonathon’s interest in architecture was bolstered at a young age while building tree houses andforts with his older brother. Limited resources, materials, and tools made design difficult; resulting in unique but functional architecture. The ability to be innovative and resourceful is the driving force of Jonathon’s development providing the ability to solve design issues.
The Wigington Scholarship has had a tremendous impact on my life. The Wigington Scholarship assisted me with an internship at KKE Architects where I met some of the most inspirational designers. Their advice and experiences reinforced my decision to become an architect. The Wigington Scholarship has exposed meto the diversity of the architectural field and connected me with mentors to follow. I plan on attending graduate school at the University of Minnesota and aspire to become an architect.
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MAX SCHMITZ
My name is Max Schmitz and I am currently a senior in the B.S. Architecture Program andintend on minoring in Sustainable Studies. Upon graduation, I intend on getting myMasters here at the University of Minnesota and wish to seek an internship beginning summer 2010! My studies thus far in the field of architecture have been very enlightening, adventurous, and challenging! With every day that passes by in the design program, I seem to discover even more about myself in regard to my design aspirations. I would like to become a commercial architect with an emphasis on sustainability, green design, and biomimicry (the direct representation of nature through design, both aesthetically and mechanically). The Wigington Scholarship has continued to aid my education and I am ever so grateful for such a generous gift, but the Wigington Scholarship is more than just funding to me. It is a constant reminder that as the architecture field continues to grow and change, there will ALWAYS be the need for diversity within the profession; diversity of ideas, diversity of design professionals, and diversity of practice. As the nation's first black municipal architect, Clarence Wigington was a testament to the significance and importance of diversity within the profession. His achievements inspire me to achieve all of the goals that I have sought out to achieve, and I feel that I am well on my way!
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