1. Background
The Kiyoshi Matsuzaki RAIC Scholarship Fund was established in 2013 in honour of Kiyoshi Matsuzaki PP/FRAIC, 1943-2012, to award an annual scholarship called the Kiyoshi Matsuzaki RAIC Scholarship to a student enrolled in the RAIC Syllabus Program.
The name of the scholarship was changed to the Kiyoshi Matsuzaki RAIC Syllabus Scholarship in 2025 to better reflect its purpose.
The Scholarship advances Kiyoshi Matsuzaki’s personal belief in the future of the architecture profession and his unwavering support for the younger generation of students, the next leaders of our profession.
The RAIC Syllabus Program is owned and administered by the RAIC and is related to the RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University.
2. Eligibility
The Kiyoshi Matsuzaki RAIC Syllabus Scholarship embodies the RAIC Foundation’s commitment to provide financial support to deserving students and shall be awarded to a candidate who has demonstrated a commitment to complete the RAIC Syllabus program with the intention of achieving professional registration through a ROAC (Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada) member.
All students in good standing enrolled in the RAIC Syllabus program, who have completed a minimum of 50% of the Syllabus program, may apply for the Kiyoshi Matsuzaki RAIC Syllabus Scholarship.
3. Criteria
Applications are evaluated by how well each meets the requirements as established and reviewed from time to time by the RAIC Board of Directors:
The Scholarship embodies the RAIC’s commitment to deserving students by promoting excellence and providing financial support to those whose demonstrated commitment is to complete the RAIC Syllabus Program with the full intention of achieving professional registration through a CALA (Canadian Architectural Licensing Authority) member.
The recipient of this award shall demonstrate to the jury that they are the most deserving based upon academic achievement, studio and work experience and financial need.
4. Amount
One scholarship in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded each year. The scholarship will be presented to the recipient during the RAIC annual conference. Travel expenses and one night’s hotel accommodation for the recipient will be covered by the fund.
5. Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated by how well each meets the requirements as established and reviewed from time to time by the RAIC Foundation Board of Trustees:
The recipient of this award shall demonstrate to the jury that he or she is the most deserving based upon 1) academic achievement, and 2) studio and work experience.
6. Submission Requirements
- Supporting material: student or work experience activity, projects and relevant background information
- Letters of support (minimum 1, maximum 3)
- A statement by the applicant outlining why his/her application should be considered for the Scholarship
Applications are to be submitted through the RAIC online submission platform.
Entries can be submitted either in English or in French.
All entries will be retained by the RAIC and RAIC Foundation for publication, exhibition and archival purposes.
7. Adjudication
- The RAIC President
- Three (3) Trustees of the RAIC Foundation
- A representative from the RAIC Syllabus National Advisory Committee
The RAIC Foundation Trustees will also appoint a professional adviser. The professional adviser will review the submissions to verify that they are complete and meet the Submission requirements. The professional advisor will not form part of the jury.
Note: Once you have started the online submission process, you may 'save' and come back at a later date to complete your submission (prior to the submission deadline).
Submissions must be received before 10:00 p.m. ET, March 29th, 2025. Entrants are solely responsible for timely submissions. This date and time are firm without exceptions.
For more information
E-mail: awards-prix@raic.org
Tel: (613) 241-3600 x 2015