Student Hub
Competitions, scholarships, and opportunities for architecture students.
Empowering Future Architects
ZIA is committed to nurturing the next generation of architects through competitions, scholarships, mentorship programs, and professional development opportunities.
Active Design Competitions
ZIA Annual Student Design Competition
Theme: "Sustainable Community Centers for Rural Zambia"
Design an innovative, sustainable community center that serves as a hub for education, healthcare, and social activities in rural Zambian communities. The design should incorporate local materials, passive cooling strategies, and community participation.
TBC
1st Prize
TBC
2nd Prize
TBC
3rd Prize
Internship
Top 3 Winners
Important Dates
Date to be announced
Competition Launch & Registration Opens
Date to be announced
Registration Deadline
Date to be announced
Submission Deadline (11:59 PM)
Date to be announced
Shortlist Announcement
Date to be announced
Winners Announced at ZIA Annual Gala
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in an accredited architecture program in Zambia
- Individual or team entries (max 3 members)
- Must be a ZIA student member (free registration available)
Heritage Conservation Challenge
Theme: "Adaptive Reuse of Colonial Architecture"
Propose innovative adaptive reuse strategies for a selected colonial-era building in Lusaka, transforming it into a contemporary cultural or community space while preserving its heritage value.
Opens:
Date to be announced
Total Prizes:
TBC
Scholarship Opportunities
ZIA Excellence Scholarship
TBC
Full tuition scholarship for outstanding architecture students demonstrating academic excellence and commitment to the profession.
Deadline: Date to be announced
Awards to be confirmed
Women in Architecture Grant
TBC/year
Supporting female architecture students to promote gender diversity in the profession.
Deadline: Date to be announced
Awards to be confirmed
Sustainable Design Bursary
TBC
One-time grant for students focusing on sustainable and green building design in their thesis projects.
Deadline: Date to be announced
Awards to be confirmed
Student Membership Benefits
Join ZIA as a student member and get access to exclusive competitions, scholarships, mentorship programs, and networking events - all for FREE!
Competitions
Scholarships
Mentorship
Events
Student Events & Workshops
Student Design Charrette
24-hour intensive design workshop with industry professionals
Date to be announced | Lusaka, Zambia
Portfolio Review Sessions
Get feedback on your portfolio from practicing architects
Monthly | ZIA Headquarters
Software Training Workshops
Learn industry-standard software: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino
Quarterly | Online & In-Person
Past Competition Winners
To be confirmed
Copperbelt University
Winner (TBC)
To be confirmed
Copperbelt University
Runner-up (TBC)
To be confirmed
Copperbelt University
Third Place (TBC)