Sponsor: Cyrus Artisan Rugs
5115 American Boulevard West
Bloomington, MN 55437
Eligibility: Applicants must be about to enroll or currently enrolled in an interior design or related course or a high school graduate planning to study interior design or a related course in a college or university. Students must be in good academic standing with their current educational institution and submit an essay on a provided topic.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cyrusrugs.com/the-cyrus-artisan-rugs-scholarship-grant/
Sponsor: Innovia Foundation
818 W. Riverside Avenue
Suite 650
Spokane, WA 99201
Eligibility: Applicants must be black, indigenous and other people of color, of all ages in Innovia's 20-county service region. Students must be studying marketing, advertising or design with a career focus on digital marketing, advertising, design and/or computer science at any accredited institution (public or private). Selections are limited to students who demonstrate academic achievement and are active in school activities, community service and have work experience.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://innovia.org/students/
Sponsor: Greater Toledo Community Foundation
300 Madison Avenue
Suite 1300
Toledo, OH 43604
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors at Wood County (OH) high schools pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree in manufacturing, engineering, interior design or business at an accredited post-secondary institution. Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
Amount: $600
Deadline: February 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.toledocf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
2201 N Willenborg Street, Suite 11
P.O. Box 1211
Effingham, IL 62401
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors pursuing a post-secondary education, preferably in the areas of health, agriculture, or the arts. Special consideration will be given to families affected by cancer.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://southeasternillinois.org/students/
Sponsor: Exhibitus
5361 Royal Woods Parkway
Tucker, GA 30084
Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and current or prospective students enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. university. Students must be pursuing a degree in the field of design including but not limited to the following: architectural design, graphic design, interior design, motion media design or industrial design. A 500- to 800-word essay on a provided prompt is required.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://exhibitus.com/scholarship/
Sponsor: Havenly for Austin Students
3200 Cherry Creek South Drive
Denver, CO 80209
Eligibility: Applicants must be 17 years of age or older from Austin, Texas. Students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or certificate program at an accredited college or university with an interest in a career in interior design or related study.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://havenly.com/interior-designers/austin/community
Sponsor: Havenly for Boston Students
3200 Cherry Creek South Drive
Denver, CO 80209
Eligibility: Applicants must be 17 years of age or older from Boston, Massachusetts. Students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or certificate program at an accredited college or university with an interest in a career in interior design or related study.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://havenly.com/interior-designers/boston/community
Sponsor: Havenly for Denver Students
3200 Cherry Creek South Drive
Denver, CO 80209
Eligibility: Applicants must be 17 years of age or older from Denver, Colorado. Students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or certificate program at an accredited college or university with an interest in a career in interior design or related study.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://havenly.com/interior-designers/denver/community
Sponsor: Havenly for New York Students
3200 Cherry Creek South Drive
Denver, CO 80209
Eligibility: Applicants must be 17 years of age or older from New York, New York. Students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or certificate program at an accredited college or university with an interest in a career in interior design or related study.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://havenly.com/interior-designers/new-york/community
Sponsor: Havenly for Washington DC Students
3200 Cherry Creek South Drive
Denver, CO 80209
Eligibility: Applicants must be 17 years of age or older from Washington, DC. Students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or certificate program at an accredited college or university with an interest in a career in interior design or related study.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://havenly.com/interior-designers/washington-dc/community
Sponsor: International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)
7908 Lasley Forest Road
Lewisville, NC 27023-8244
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. They must be majoring in interior design or a closely-related design subject and have completed four design courses at the time of application. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate leadership and volunteer experience. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, one recommendation letter and design work examples are required.
Website: https://ifda.com/educational-foundation/
Sponsor: International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)
7908 Lasley Forest Road
Lewisville, NC 27023-8244
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students who are attending an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. They must be majoring in interior design or a closely-related design subject and have completed a minimum of four design courses. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, two recommendation letters and design work examples are required.
Website: https://ifda.com/educational-foundation/
Sponsor: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Educational Foundation Inc.
608 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002-6006
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students in interior design and should submit entry forms and projects such as research papers or doctoral and master's theses that focus on interior design topics. The projects are judged on content, breadth of material, coverage of the topic, innovative subject matter, bibliography and references. The society may exhibit any entry for two years.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.asid.org/resources/awards/scholarships-and-grants
Sponsor: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation
306 S. University
P.O. Box 1283
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates of a high school located in Isabella County planning to enroll at an accredited college, university or trade school. Students must be planning to pursue a career in construction. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mpacf.org/
Sponsor: KOVI Fabrics
224 7th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-1112
Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent legal U.S. residents physically residing in the 50 U.S. states or a holder of a valid student visa and at least 18 years of age or older. Students must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited two-year, four-year or technical/vocational college or university in the United States. Applicants must be studying design-related fields such as textile design, interior design and fashion design. A 500-word essay on a provided prompt is required.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.kovifabrics.com/blog/kovi-fabrics-1000-scholarship-program/
Sponsor: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Educational Foundation Inc.
608 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002-6006
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for admission to an accredited educational institution. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of academic performance and creative achievement. Students must submit examples of design work, official transcripts, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: April
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.asid.org/resources/awards/scholarships-and-grants
Sponsor: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Educational Foundation Inc.
608 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002-6006
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of academic performance and creative achievement. Students must submit a design portfolio, official transcripts, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.asid.org/resources/awards/scholarships-and-grants
Sponsor: Chester County Community Foundation
28 West Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Eligibility: Applicants must be Chester County residents who are at least 18 years old with demonstrated financial need. Students must intend on pursuing home improvement arts, crafts or trades through college, trade school, workshops or apprenticeship. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.chescocf.org
Sponsor: Nelson Cabinetry
3301 Conflans Road
Suite 301
Irving, TX 75061
Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of the United States and be enrolled in an accredited high school, college or university within the U.S. Students in high school must be entering or finishing their senior year in order to be eligible. Applicants in college must be enrolled at an accredited school for at least one full calendar year to be eligible.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: December 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nelsonkb.com/scholarships/
Sponsor: International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)
7908 Lasley Forest Road
Lewisville, NC 27023-8244
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. They must be majoring in interior design or a related design subject, have completed four design courses at the time of application and be attending school on a part-time basis. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, one letter of recommendation, personal essay and design work examples are required.
Website: https://ifda.com/educational-foundation/
Sponsor: Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE)
8570 Stirling Road
Suite 102-227
Hollywood, FL 33024
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students studying in the areas of retail design and planning, visual merchandising, interior design or branding. Students will create a design project based on the given information.
Amount: $1,000-$7,500
Deadline: November 3
How to apply: Application and project details are available online.
Website: http://paveglobal.org
Sponsor: National Gallery of Art
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Eligibility: Applicants for predoctoral fellowships must be nominated by the chair of the graduate department of art history or other appropriate departments. Applicants must have completed all departmental requirements, including course work, residency and general and preliminary examinations. Certification in two languages other than English is required. Applicants should submit nomination forms, supporting letters from two individuals and writing samples. There are various fellowships. The David E. Finley Fellowship requires applicants have a significant interest in curatorial work. The Paul Mellon Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in Western art. The Samuel H. Kress Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in European art on a topic before the early nineteenth century. The Wyeth Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation that concerns aspects of art of the United States, including native and pre-Revolutionary America. The Ittleson Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in the visual arts in a field other than Western art. The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in cross-cultural studies or in a field other than Western art through the twentieth century. The Robert H. and Clarice Smith Fellowship is for research on Northern European art between 1400 and 1700, intended for the advancement or completion of either a doctoral dissertation or a resulting publication. The Chester Dale Fellowships are for the advancement or completion of a doctoral dissertation in any area of Western art, with a preference for modern and contemporary topics. The Center offers a Paul Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for recipients of the David E. Finley, Paul Mellon, Samuel H. Kress, Wyeth, Ittleson, Andrew W. Mellon and two-year Chester Dale fellowships if the dissertation has been accepted by June 1 of the residence year. Several candidates for each fellowship will be invited to Washington for interviews.
Amount: $30,000 plus allowances
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Application materials are described online. Contact your dissertation advisor and departmental chair to obtain nomination forms.
Website: https://www.nga.gov/research/casva/fellowships.html
Sponsor: American Academy in Rome
7 East 60 Street
New York, NY 10022
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens at time of application. Previous recipients of Rome Prize are not eligible to reapply.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aarome.org
Sponsor: International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)
7908 Lasley Forest Road
Lewisville, NC 27023-8244
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in interior design or a closely related subject. They must have a concentration in residential upholstered and/or wood furniture design. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, personal essay, five original furniture designs and one recommendation letter are required.
Website: https://ifda.com/educational-foundation/
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Eligibility: Applicants must be senior graduating students from a Michigan Public High School pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree in Architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, or building engineering field of study at an accredited college/university. Students must have financial need and a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.grfoundation.org
Sponsor: International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)
7908 Lasley Forest Road
Lewisville, NC 27023-8244
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students who are enrolled in an interior design or related furnishings design degree program at a U.S. postsecondary institution and have completed four design courses at the time of application. They must have a demonstrated interest in the green movement as it pertains to eco-friendly design and sustainability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, personal essay, two design work examples and one recommendation letter are required.
Website: https://ifda.com/educational-foundation/
Sponsor: Nemetschek Vectorworks
7150 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a design-related field at an accredited educational institution. Students must submit a design project. Submissions may be made by individual students or by groups of up to six students. Selection is primarily based on design quality, technology, originality and explanation of the design.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: July 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.vectorworks.net
Sponsor: International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)
7908 Lasley Forest Road
Lewisville, NC 27023-8244
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students who are majoring in interior design or a closely related subject at a U.S. postsecondary institution. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, personal essay, two original design work examples, one recommendation letter and proof of graduate school acceptance (for entering students only) are required.
Website: https://ifda.com/educational-foundation/
Sponsor: Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE)
8570 Stirling Road
Suite 102-227
Hollywood, FL 33024
Eligibility: Applicants must be a third or fourth year student or equivalent or enrolled in a program working toward a degree in interior design, retail design, hospitality design, visual merchandising, UX design, architecture, engineering or product design. Students must be located and studying in the United States with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt and a project folio are required to be submitted.
Amount: Up to $4,400
Deadline: September 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://paveglobal.org
