AIA BUFFALO / WNY SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to our 2026 Scholarship Award Winners!
The American Institute of Architects and Buffalo Architecture Foundation are proud to announce the 2026 scholarship award winners. “This year’s winners demonstrated a strong commitment and passion for architecture, with their notable academic achievements and community volunteerism.”
- Aimee E. Treis, AIA Buffalo/WNY Chapter.
The Buffalo Architecture Foundation and the American Institute of Architects Western New York Chapter seek to support students pursuing academic excellence in the field of architecture. Since 2014, the joint scholarship has awarded over $57,000 to students in Western New York.
If you would like to support scholarships for architecture students, you can donate here or mail a check payable to Buffalo Architecture Foundation at PO Box 238, Buffalo, NY 14205.
Program award winners:
2026
A Buffalo native is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree at the University at Buffalo. Outside of his architecture education, Luis is an entrepreneur and business owner, having launched his own line as a clothing designer and volunteers at his church supporting the local unhoused population of Buffalo.
Luis Rodriguez, Jr.
An Orchard Park native, will be pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture degree at Alfred State College in the Fall of 2026. Shelby is an Intern at Trautman Associates and served as an Architecture Tutor during her time at Erie Community College and achieved Dean’s List status while studying there.
Shelby Suto
A Middleport native is pursuing a Master of Architecture degree at the University at Buffalo. Dominic has held multiple Teaching Assistant positions at UB and has been recognized with various awards including the UB Academic Excellence Award, the prestigious Dean’s Award, Magna Cum Laude Honors as well as 3rd Place in UB’s 2024 Housing Competition.
Dominic Peracciny