THE EAIA PRESIDENT’S AWARD 2025

INTRODUCTION

The EAIA President’s Award is an annual competition open to students of architecture in universities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. The award recognizes and honors outstanding architectural design and innovation while fostering cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing among future architects.

The East Africa Institute of Architects (EAIA) invites students to participate in the 2025 EAIA President’s Award, which will challenge participants to develop creative, sustainable, and contextually responsive architectural solutions.

BACKGROUND

The Institute is committed to advancing architectural education and fostering professional growth among students in East Africa. One of its key missions is to support and promote excellence in architectural learning by providing platforms for students to engage in critical thinking, design exploration, and industry collaboration.

Through competitions, mentorship programs, and student-focused initiatives, EAIA aims to bridge the gap between academia and professional practice, ensuring that emerging architects are well-prepared to address the evolving challenges of the built environment.

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THE CHALLENGE

Students are invited to showcase academic projects exploring diverse themes in architecture. Participants are encouraged to push the boundaries of design, research, and innovation. Submissions should critically engage with contemporary architectural discourse, address societal needs, and demonstrate excellence in design thinking, sustainability, and execution.

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ENTRY CATEGORIES

• Category 1: East Africa Final Year Architecture Best Project — for final-year students (projects from July 2024 to July 2025).
• Category 2: Intermediate Years Country Member Section Best Project — for continuing/intermediate students (projects from July 2024 to July 2025).
• Category 3: Junior Years Country Member Section Best Project — for junior year students (projects from July 2024 to July 2025).

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REGISTRATION

• Open to architecture students in the following universities:
• Kenya: UoN, JKUAT, Kenyatta University, TUK, TUM
• Uganda: Uganda Martyrs, Kyambogo, Makerere, IUEA
• Tanzania: Ardhi, Mbeya University, University of Dar es Salaam
• Rwanda: University of Rwanda, INES Ruhengeri
• One registration = One entry.
• After registering, you will receive a unique identification number to use on all your submissions.
• All registration must be done online via the official platform.

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KEY DATES

• Registration Deadline: May 23, 2025
• Project Submission Deadline: June 13, 2025
• Jury Adjudication: Commences June 20, 2025
• Jury Report & Finalists Announcement: By June 30, 2025

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DOWNLOAD THE BRIEF

You can download the official competition brief using the link below:

Download the 2025 EAIA President’s Award Brief (PDF)

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