Design scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 28, 2025Apply below to the best Design scholarships for January 2025.
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Omega Phi Beta Foundation - Rising Bud Scholarship
Literature • Writing • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Other Trades/Crafts • Music • For Women • Freshmen
The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship Award
Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Posey County • Gibson County • Pike County • Edwards County • Whiteside County • Wabash County • Wayne County • Henderson County • Union County • Daviess County • Indiana • Illinois • Kentucky • Marketing • Graphic Design • Public Relations • Advertising • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship offers $250+ for students in specific counties majoring in Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, or PR.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
NEWH Northwest Chapter scholarship
Washington • Oregon • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
NEWH Northwest Chapter scholarship offers up to $40,000 for students in Hospitality fields. Must have 3.0 GPA and attend college in specific states.
Deadline:
April 26, 2025
AISC/Rocky Mountain Steel Construction Association Scholarships
Civil Engineering • Architecture • Construction Engineering • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the AISC/Rocky Mountain Steel Construction Association Scholarships for Civil or Architectural Engineering students. $3,000 award!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
AISC/Ohio Steel Association Scholarships
Ohio • Civil Engineering • Architecture • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AISC/Ohio Steel Association offers a $2,500 scholarship for Civil or Architectural Engineering students in Ohio. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Foremost Media Scholarship
Marketing • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Design/Visual Communications • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Foremost Media Scholarship awards $500 to students pursuing Marketing or Web Development. Apply with an online form and reference letter.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Voya Investment Management Diversity Scholarship Program
Florida • North Carolina • Washington • Texas • Georgia • Finance • Economics • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Agriculture • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors
Voya Investment Management offers a $10,000 scholarship for underrepresented students pursuing finance careers. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Beinecke Scholarship Program
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Architecture • English • Fashion • Literature • Writing • Social Sciences • Religious/Theological Studies • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Philosophy • Graphic Design • Film • Photography • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors
The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Speak Up! Scholarship
Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school
The Speak Up! Scholarship awards $2,000 to high school juniors/seniors passionate about communications. Apply with GPA 3.5+, essay, and more.
Deadline:
August 15, 2025
John J. Nelson Sr. Legacy Scholarship
Interior Design • Architecture • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The John J. Nelson Sr. Legacy Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for African American undergraduate students in accredited design programs.
Deadline:
October 4, 2025
Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship
New York • Architecture • Freshmen
The Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship awards $10,000 to NYC public high school seniors accepted into a NAAB-accredited architecture program.
Deadline:
May 13, 2025
NEWH Sunshine Scholarship
Florida • Mississippi • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The NEWH Sunshine Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students in hospitality fields in Florida and Mississippi with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
May 24, 2025
Tom Cory Scholarship
Architecture • Urban Design • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Tom Cory Scholarship awards $2,000 to architecture students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
June 14, 2025
NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Scholarship
District Of Columbia • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Pennsylvania • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Scholarship offers up to $75,000 for students in hospitality-related majors with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
NEWH Atlanta Chapter Scholarship
Georgia • Tennessee • South Carolina • Alabama • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
NEWH Atlanta Chapter offers up to $60,000 in scholarships for hospitality students in the Southeast. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
Deadline:
October 18, 2025
Outer Banks Community Foundation Scholarships
Dare County • Currituck County • Pasquotank County • Camden County • Washington County • Tyrrell County • Hyde County • North Carolina • Design/Visual Communications • Music • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Studio Arts • Freshmen
Apply for Outer Banks Community Foundation Scholarships offering up to $3,000 for local students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
Aerospace • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • IT/Information Technology • Technology • UX/Technical Design • Cybersecurity • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science • Computer Science • Information Sciences • High school • Freshmen
The BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship offers $1,500 annually for U.S. freshmen in engineering with a 3.75 GPA and STEM involvement.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Structural & Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture Scholarship
Architecture • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Seniors • Juniors
Scholarship for structural, civil engineering, construction management, and architecture students. Award: $3,000. Apply with essay and transcripts.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship
Architecture • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Materials Science • Other Trades/Crafts
The Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in architecture or engineering fields. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Vercille Voss Graduate Student Scholarship
Design/Visual Communications • Interior Design • Graduate Students
The Vercille Voss Graduate Student Scholarship offers $2,000 to graduate students in Interior Design or related programs.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Green/Sustainable Design Scholarship
Interior Design • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen • Seniors
Scholarship for undergraduates in green design. $1,500 award for students with design coursework and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
The Aritzia Scholarship
Mental Health • Social Sciences • Social Work • Fashion • Operations Management • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Asexual students
The Aritzia Scholarship offers $5,000 to LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing careers in fashion, mental health, or social justice. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Juneau Community Foundation Scholarships
Juneau County • Skagway County • Alaska • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Writing • High school • Freshmen
Juneau Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
AAF Annual Scholarship
Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Posey County • Gibson County • Pike County • Edwards County • White County • Wabash County • Wayne County • Henderson County • Union County • Daviess County • Kentucky • Indiana • Illinois • Advertising • Marketing • Public Relations • Graphic Design • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The AAF Annual Scholarship offers over $4,000 for students in specific counties pursuing Advertising, Marketing, or related fields.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship
Connecticut • Architecture • Urban Design • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship awards $2,500 to Connecticut students in Landscape Architecture. Essay and reference required.
Deadline:
April 26, 2025
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FAQ
Yes, you can apply for multiple Design scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving funding for your studies.
Yes, many Design scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable institutions, organizations, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
Common documents required for Design scholarships include a completed application form, academic transcripts, a portfolio of your work, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
You can find Design scholarships on platforms like Mos, which aggregates various scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
In your personal statement, include your passion for design, your career goals, relevant experiences, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational objectives.
While a high GPA can enhance your application, not all Design scholarships require a specific GPA. Some may focus more on your portfolio or design-related achievements.
Design scholarships usually cover tuition fees, but they may also provide funds for materials, books, and other educational expenses related to your design studies.
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting a weak portfolio, and not proofreading your application materials. Make sure to review everything carefully before submission.
When writing your application, be sure to clearly articulate your passion for design, showcase your unique perspective, and highlight any relevant experiences or achievements. Tailoring your application to each scholarship's specific requirements can also help.
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