The AIA Chicago Foundation sponsors annual competitions to promote and recognize talent in the field of architecture.

Martin Roche Traveling Scholarship
Award: $5,000 to be used toward studying architecture abroad
Eligible applicants: students in architectural programs at either Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Illinois - Chicago or School of the Art Institute Chicago.
Submissions accepted: January 26, 2012
Submission deadline: April 12, 2012

Dubin Family Young Architect Award
Award: $2,000
Eligible applicants: AIA Chicago member architects between the ages of 25 and 39
Submissions accepted: August 2011
Submission deadline: October 2011

Benn-Johnck Student Award
Award: $500
Eligible applicants: students in architectural programs at invited schools selected by their respective school's administrators
Submissions accepted: Beginning of spring semester
Submission deadline: End of spring semester