Applications for the Michael A. Ernest Retired Architect AIBC Bursary for Intern Architects AIBC are being accepted from February 6 to March 21, 2025.
This bursary is awarded to Intern Architects AIBC in Good Standing, who have demonstrated financial need and an intention to become a registered Architect AIBC. Each year, $2,000 is available and based upon the applications received, the amount is distributed to one individual or is split between two individuals in the form of a credit to the recipients’ accounts. The credit will be applied against expenses paid to the AIBC including: AIBC annual registration fee, application for registration fee, and mandatory professional development courses.
Michael Ernest Retired Architect AIBC has been a part of the AIBC and British Columbia’s architectural community since the 1970s. He retired as AIBC executive director in December 2014 – in recognition of his long-standing contributions to the profession, the Michael A. Ernest Retired Architect AIBC Bursary for Intern Architects was established in 2015.
Key Dates
- Application Period Opens: February 6, 2025
- Deadline for Submission: March 21, 2025, 5 p.m. PDT
- Applicants will be notified the week of April 14, 2025
Learn More and Download the Bursary Application Form (PDF).
Completed applications should be addressed to the attention of Jenelyn Torres, Director of Registration & Licensing and Deputy Registrar, and must be received electronically by March 21, 2025, by 5 p.m. PDT. Please contact iap@aibc.ca if you require more information.