application process

The application consists of two stages. 

1 - INTEREST FORM

The first stage, referred to as the INTEREST FORM, is for gathering basic information about the applicant and to indicate the applicant’s interest in pursuing the AETE. 

The Interest Form expresses your interest in the award program.  Completion of the Interest Form does not obligate you to complete the Stage 2 “Application Package”.  Completing the Form adds you to a contact list, and you will receive updates throughout the award program cycle for this year.  The award review committee reserves the right to contact you with questions or to request additional information.

2 - APPLICATION PACKAGE

The second stage is the APPLICATION PACKAGE which consists of the “Application Form” and the “Work Sample”.  The application form includes general information and question responses. The work sample will be submitted as a graphic package in PDF file form via a digital submission. The application form also requires an unofficial transcript.

Find links for both stages here.

Find application evaluation criteria here.

TIMELINE

Submit the INTEREST FORM at any time when you have decided to pursue the award, but no later than May 15.

The review committee may request additional information to verify eligibility and/or contact you with updates, reminders, or additional information.

Submit the APPLICATION PACKAGE (“Application Form” and all attachments including “Work Sample”) no later than June 30.

Committee will review and request additional information if needed.

Unofficial transcripts are required as part of the application process as proof of academic status. Official transcripts may be requested for those selected to receive awards prior to payment.  Those being considered for an award will be expected to participate in an online interview.

Final selection will be made by August 15

Winners will be notified September 1 and invited to the September Chapter meeting to celebrate the award winners and recognize their achievements.

eligibility

Applications must be made by Individuals: The award is given to individuals and applications are only accepted from individuals.  However, the “Work Sample” may have been created as a part of a team project.  If it is created as a part of team project, clarify, in writing, your part in the preparation of the “Work Sample”.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Postsecondary student (after high school)

  • Enrolled in a 2-yr or 4/5-yr undergradute program or a graduate program at an Iowa school

  • Have completed by date of final submittal of the “Work Sample”: 

    • minimum 2 semesters of associates degree (a) -OR-

    • minimum 4 semesters of bachelor’s degree (a) -OR-

    • minimum 2 semesters graduate program (a) (b)

  • Work sample can be from any time in the applicant’s post-secondary career, including the last full semester completed before the due date for the submission of the “Work Sample”.

NOTES: 

(a) A "semester" shall be considered half of one academic year, and "full-time" shall be as defined by the academic institution based on credits. Students at institutions with terms other than semesters or those who attend part-time shall have completed the equivalent number of full-time semesters for their program at the time of application. 

(b) Graduate program minimum may be waived for those with undergraduate degrees in design and construction disciplines that would have met eligibility minimum requirements. 

Refer to this guide for terms and definitions used in award program materials.