West Michigan Minorities in Architecture & Engineering Consortium

Our mission is to increase the number of qualified ethnic minorities, and women employed in the architectural, engineering, and scientific professions.

WMMIAEC offers four educational assistance grants each academic year in the amount of $2,000 each. Grant applications are reviewed quarterly, and we are always accepting applications for the next academic year! View the application page for more information.

Who We are

WMMIAEC is dedicated to providing financial resources and support for minorities seeking an education in consulting engineering, scientific, or architectural professions throughout its member’s regions of operation. WMMIAEC was formed and built by the efforts of West Michigan consultants. Having its start in 1991, WMMIAEC has implemented a strategy of community outreach, setting the financial cornerstone for this group, and creating the infrastructure and leadership for continued growth and success.

We are a member-led organization with each member firm contributing the talent, opportunity and financial resources necessary to make WMMIAEC successful. Our current member firms include leading engineering and architectural companies in Michigan, and have collectively worked on over 75,000 separate projects in the communities in which we work and live. Therefore, it seemed only natural—after designing so many schools, hospitals, libraries, museums, roads, water resources, homes, parks, and contributing to the success of many businesses and communities—for our members to apply their creative energies to establishing an organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for minorities to participate in the architectural, engineering, and scientific professions.

Our Future

As WMMIAEC continues its efforts to meet its mission, it recognizes, as a member-led organization, that it must continue to cultivate participation and leadership to drive the organization forward. Further, we want to expand our grant giving capabilities by developing a broader supporter network, collaborating with groups and individuals who share in our mission.

Finally, the ultimate measure of success will be identifying talented minority and women students with a desire to participate in and advance the professions of engineering, architecture and sciences, and helping them achieve their dreams. Along the way, our firms and communities will benefit by an expanding, diverse and vibrant work force.

Testimonials

  • "As a first time recipient of the WMMIAEC grant. I would like to take this time in thanking the whole WMMIAEC community in helping me pursue my educational goal in Computer Engineering. You graciousness and kindness, is greatly appreciated. Thank you once more."

    -Kasonde, Grand Valley State University

  • "This scholarship assisted me by relieving some of the financial burdens that come with pursuing my education. Thank you for the financial assistance that you have so generously awarded me, and I know that it will not be wasted. I will work hard to succeed in furthering my education and to succeed in my pursuit in the STEM field. Again, thank you for your generosity."

    -Adrian, Oakland Community College

  • "Thank you for providing financial assistance for my Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering. This support means so much to me and my parents and will greatly help with the cost of tuition. It is truly an honor to be selected as a scholarship recipient from such an esteemed organization. Thank you again!"

    -Leah, Michigan Technological University

  • "I feel honored and grateful to receive the WMMIAEC grant and to represent West Michigan. This award supports my goal of getting my Master’s of Architecture and eventually becoming a licensed architect. The financial assistance allows me to focus on my studies and achieving my goals. Thank you, WMMIAEC!"

    -Leslie, University of Minnesota

  • "I feel honored and grateful to receive the WMMIAEC grant for the second year in a row. This financial support has allowed me to focus on my Environmental Engineering studies without stressing about the cost of tuition, books, and living expenses. Thank you so much, WMMIAEC!"

    -Allison, Michigan State University

  • "Thank you for helping to support my pursuit of architecture once again. Since I have continued with my graduate education out of state, I truly appreciate being a recipient of the WMMIAEC grant. This is a great financial assistance in my pursuit of my Master's of Architecture, thank you for making this academic year a little easier financially!"

    -Sabrina, Ball State

  • “Thank you so much for again choosing me for a grant. There could not have been a better time in the semester to receive this news. I appreciate the generosity as this grant will help me immensely toward my engineering degree. Thank you so much."

    -Raquel, Central Michigan University