This scholarship has been established through an endowment from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). The first installment of the endowment was provided in June 2006. The main purpose of the fund is to nurture the next generation of “green” designers.
Background
The CAGBC Scholarship was established in 2006 to nurture the next generation of green designers. The CaGBC Scholarship fund is administered by the RAIC Foundation.
The Canada Green Building Council’s mission is to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live, work, learn and play. It engages a national coalition of industry leaders to accelerate the mainstream adoption of green building principles, policies, practices, standards and tools.
The CAGBC Scholarship promotes and encourages sustainable research and design in Canadian Schools of Architecture.
Eligibility
Full-time students enrolled in a Master’s degree program that leads to a professional degree in architecture at an accredited University School of Architecture in Canada or the RAIC Syllabus Program are eligible to apply. Only one submission is allowed from each school, so applicants must obtain their faculty’s approval before submitting
Amount
The CAGBC Scholarship fund will provide two annual awards of $5000 each for the best master’s thesis proposals by students attending an accredited School of Architecture in Canada or enrolled in the RAIC Syllabus Program.
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation will focus on the quality, relevance, and potential impact of a master’s thesis proposal or research report in sustainable architecture. The jury will assess the submission based on criteria such as innovation, the methodology used, the clarity of presentation, and its potential to advance the field of sustainable design.
Submission Requirements
Each submission shall contain the following:
- Application Form.
- A master’s thesis proposal, for a thesis scheduled for completion in the current or next academic year. The proposal will be a maximum of three pages.
- A letter from the School of Architecture outlining the proponent’s academic accomplishments.
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.
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 8, 2026. Entrants are solely responsible for timely submissions. This date and time are firm without exceptions.
The Foundation Trustees will select a jury of three (3) persons. The jury will include one Fellow of the RAIC who is an accredited professional with LEED™; one member appointed by the CAGBC; and one architect who is a member of the RAIC and also a LEED™ accredited professional. The Trustees will also appoint a professional advisor to review and confirm the eligibility of all submissions and attend the jury meeting. The advisor will provide clarifications when appropriate but will not be part of the jury.
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.
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 8, 2026. Entrants are solely responsible for timely submissions. This date and time are firm without exceptions.
Number of Awards
One scholarship will be awarded annually or as interest in the endowment permits. At its discretion, the jury may elect not to confer an award.
The award shall be a scholarship in the amount of $5,000.
Deliverables
The scholarship recipient shall be required to submit one copy of the final thesis or research report to the RAIC, and where possible, make a presentation to RAIC members.
For more information
E-mail: awards-prix@raic.org
Tel: (613) 241-3600 x 2015