R. Corey Clayborne, FAIA was in the inaugural Emerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA) class of 2009. Corey has served at local and state AIA components and now is the AIA Senior Vice President, Knowledge & Practice. Corey strongly believes in increasing diversity in the profession and offering opportunities for all to gain knowledge and advancement in their careers.
In 2022, AIA Virginia established a scholarship in Corey’s name to honor his dedication to emerging professionals and provide financial assistance to those interested in participating in the ELA program.
The R. Corey Clayborne, FAIA ELA Scholarship is available to any ELA applicant with financial need, either to cover tuition or travel expenses for their class year.
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Recipients
2024 Philip Baxter, Assoc. AIA, NOMA
It is an honor to be the first recipient of the FAIA R. Corey Clayborne Scholarship. What an incredible experience to actually meet Corey and for him to continually pour his mentorship into me during my time in ELA. His words of wisdom, dedication to the profession, and servant leadership exceeded all expectations, exposed me to parts of architecture I didn’t know existed, help mold my thoughts towards the future, and are some of the most valuable experiences I will carry with my for the rest of my career. Thank you FAIA R. Corey Clayborne.