The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is seeking sponsors for the 2026 High School Design Competition (HSDC).

Open to all Santa Barbara County high school students, the week-long competition starts with charrettes on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara, followed by a juried review Saturday, Feb. 28 in Santa Ynez Valley.

Sponsorship levels:

$500 Event Sponsor



Prize Sponsors


$300 1st Place


$200 2nd Place


$150 3rd Place


$100 Honorable Mention (two awarded)


$50 Finalist (seven awarded)



$40 Charrette Sponsor



Event sponsors’ names and logos will be prominently displayed on the AFSB website, public relations materials and at all HSDC events.

Prize sponsors names will be acknowledged and printed on award certificate, prominently displayed on the AFSB website, public relations materials and at the juried review.



Charrette sponsors names will be displayed on the AFSB website and at the charrette for support in funding lunch and snacks for competitors.

For more, visit AFSB.ORG, email INFO@AFSB.ORG, or call 805-965-6307.