Congratulations to Jennifer Peng, 2021 recipient of the John Ellis Architectural Scholarship, with matching grant funds from National AIA.
Jennifer is a Monterey Trail High School graduate and will be attending University of California Davis.
When asked why she wants to become an architect, she replied:
I took CADD sophomore year and that was when I had my first bit of fun in my classes. I’ve always been a creative person and learning to draft and design only added to the list of skills I’ve acquired. Eventually, as my classes became tougher, I learned how to draft houses on paper and in 3D programs. It’s definitely my favorite skill I’ve learned in high school.
I look forward to pursuing my education in this field at UC Davis this fall, majoring in Sustainable Environmental Design. I’m excited to pursue this career not only because it’s something I’ve grown a small background in but because I am also an aspiring advocate for the environment. I care about creating communities that work with the natural resources and not against. I feel that this major will push me farther towards this goal and I am beyond excited to begin an education focused on my interests. I look forward to the future and I have my past experiences to thank for that.
Thank you to all of our donors who made this scholarship possible! To view a full list of the donors, visit: https://aiacv.org/john-ellis-architectural-scholarship/
If you’d like to make a contribution to the scholarship so we may continue to provide more in the future, please donate at https://ssl.charityweb.net/sacregcf/
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The AIA Central Valley/John Ellis Architectural Scholarship was established in 2018 by the American Institute of Architects, Central Valley Chapter, in recognition of Mr. Ellis’s significant service to the profession of architecture, through his support and involvement with the Chapter and as a professor of architecture at Cosumnes River College spanning 34 years. This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a major in architecture. Matching funds have been provided by AIA National.