$8,000 to fund your architectural research.

Are you an architecture student with a big idea? The Michael Evamy Scholarship offers up to $8,000 to support your final research thesis that advances your knowledge and career.

This prestigious award, established in honour of Michael Evamy, supports students in Canadian architecture programs as they explore a topic of their choice, enriching their personal and professional growth.

Who Can Apply?

This scholarship is open to students enrolled in a Canadian school of architecture in the year before their final year of study in a professional architecture degree program.

What’s Included?

• $5,000 in funding for your final research thesis
• $3,000 to cover travel and project-related expenses
• A public presentation of your findings, organized by DIALOG

Who’s eligible

This scholarship is open to students enrolled in a Canadian school of architecture during the year before their final year of study in a professional architecture degree program.

To be eligible, applicants must also:

1. Confirm their willingness to work within the available funds.
2. Confirm their willingness to prepare a public presentation and publication. DIALOG will organize the presentation, followed by a reception. Travel expenses will be funded separately from the scholarship.
3. Use the award money within one calendar year following notification of the award.

How to apply

Submit your application by April 1, 2025, including:

• Cover Page: The cover page should clearly indicate the applicant’s name, title of the proposed research project, and date of submission.
• Table of Contents
• Project Description: Clearly and concisely identify the nature and objectives of the proposed project and how it relates to the specified field of study. Describe the scope of the project and define what the project intends to accomplish.
• Project Methodology: Outline how you propose to conduct your study (e.g. travel, research) including the general approach to the collection and analysis of information (e.g. photography, sketching, literature review, interviews, etc.).
• Project Schedule: Outline the time frame and location(s) of the study including time allotted for specific project tasks. If travel is involved, provide a proposed itinerary.
• Project Budget: Outline anticipated costs related to undertaking the proposed project. Include a breakdown of essential expenses such as travel (airfare, food, accommodation) telephone, postage, photography, photocopying, supplies, etc.
• Portfolio: Provide one example of previous project work demonstrating design and presentation capabilities.
• Information on the Applicant: Please provide the following information:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number
  • School of Architecture
  • Academic record
  • Awards, honours, grants received

References: Each applicant is required to obtain three letters of support demonstrating the applicant’s leadership skills and ability to complete the proposed project. Reference letters are to be sent directly to the Scholarship Manager.

Project description and methodology to be a maximum of 1,000 words plus images (if applicable).

Deadline

Applications must be submitted via email between 8 a.m. MT on January 31 and 11:59 p.m. MT on April 1, 2025.

Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. MT on April 1, 2025.

To submit your application, please email Diego Morettin and Heather Goddard.

Note: All materials submitted by the student will become the property of DIALOG and will not be returned to the applicant.

How the recipient is selected

Selection will be based on the following criteria:

• The candidate’s expressed interest in the scholarship and his/her/their chosen field of study.
• The specific nature of the investigation relative to his/her/their chosen field of study.
• Demonstrated academic achievement and leadership ability.

The successful candidate will be notified, and the award will be publicly announced.

If you have any questions, please contact Diego Morettin and Heather Goddard.

About Michael Evamy

The Architecture Scholarship was established in honour Michael Evamy, a partner at DIALOG who was instrumental in building our practice. An architect based in Calgary renowned for his dedication to design excellence and urban design, Michael was instrumental in building DIALOG.DIALOG was originally founded by Martin Cohos and Phillipe Delasalle as Cohos Delasalle in Calgary in 1960.  Michael joined Martin and Phillippe in 1963, and the firm became known as Cohos Delasalle Evamy. Paul Poffenroth joined a short time thereafter, effectively founding one of Canada’s first multi-disciplinary design practices. After Phillippe left in the early 70s the firm became known as Cohos Evamy.

Michael was responsible for projects across Alberta including buildings on the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), University of Calgary campuses, and the Lethbridge Regional Hospital. He is remembered for bringing a deep sense of warmth, integrity, and character to Cohos Evamy’s culture, which became a key part of DIALOG’s foundation.