Scholarship and Mentorship Showcase
This annual event is an opportunity to introduce this year’s Scholarship recipients and Formation mentees to our community of design and building professionals. It’s a chance to connect with new talent, showcase innovative student projects, and instill hope in the future of the industry.
Our $5,000-10,000 specialized scholarships increase education and access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design fields with a focus on supporting those who have been historically underrepresented in the industry. In addition, AFO has expanded its support of higher-education students through partnering with Diversity in Design and COMMA on Formation, a mentorship program for design students and professionals of color.
Join us in the spring to increase the visibility of our scholarship and mentorship programs, network with our scholars and mentees, institute higher annual monetary awards, and hear inspiring stories of how leaders in the built environment are contributing to the community.
2026 Building Pathways
The opportunity to connect with the next generation of designers and builders has arrived! We invite you to join us at 2026 Building Pathways for an evening of connection, celebration, and inspiration.
What to Expect:
- Browse the Student Showcase: Works-in-Progress
- Connect with college design students and professionals
- Celebrate this year’s AFO Scholars and Formation Mentees
- Support AFO’s growing scholarship and mentorship programs
- Hear inspiring stories of how your values can help you build your pathway in the design and building industry
2026 Building Pathways
Thursday, April 16
5:30-7:30pm
Design Portland @ J.K. Gill Building
408 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Register | Become a Sponsor
All funds raised support the growth of AFO Scholarships and Formation, our two growing programs for higher education students. Help AFO support the future generation of design and building professionals by making an additional donation today!
Program Sponsors
Scholar Spotlight
“Creating nurturing spaces for all is the framework in which I strive to build my relations, studies, and service practice. I believe the idea of architecture as nurture can change the way we approach design questions, set the path for our profession to grow in a new direction where women and minorities take the lead, and develop more dignified living environments.” Learn more about AFO Scholarships.