Design scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 28, 2025

Apply below to the best Design scholarships for January 2025.

Marianne Beel Scholarship

Nebraska • Photography • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Writing • High school

The Marianne Beel Scholarship offers $1,000 to Nebraska seniors pursuing communications, with a focus on media and online presence.

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Get Up To $10,000

Allwork Scholarship

New York • Architecture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Allwork Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for architecture students in NY. Requires nomination and portfolio submission.

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Get Up To $10,000

AnitaB.org Tech Journey Fund Scholarship

Technology • IT/Information Technology • STEM • UX/Technical Design • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • For Women

AnitaB.org Tech Journey Fund offers scholarships up to $10,000 for women of color in computing degrees. Apply anytime!

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Get Up To $50,000

Imagine Cup Games Competition

Game Design • Technology • IT/Information Technology • High school • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores

Join the Imagine Cup Games Competition for a chance to win $50,000 by creating innovative games on Windows platforms.

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Get Up To $250

Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship

Alaska • Oregon • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students

Apply for the Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship for visual arts and design. Open to Northwest residents. Award: $250+.

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Get Up To $1,500

Holzheimer Memorial Student Scholarship

Public Policy & Administration • Urban Design • Graduate Students

The Holzheimer Memorial Student Scholarship offers $1,500 for Master's students in planning programs with a 2,500-word paper submission.

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Get Up To $2,500

Charles E. Peterson Prize Fellowship

Arts • Art History • History • Interior Design • Urban Design • Architecture • Construction • Construction Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • American Studies

The Charles E. Peterson Prize Fellowship offers $2,500 for graduate students in related fields to contribute to SAH Archipedia.

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Get Up To $30,000

Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) Scholarship

Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Medicine • Urban Design • Conservation • Environmental Science • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

NAAF Scholarship supports Native American students in agriculture with awards up to $30,000. Minimum GPA 2.7 required.

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Get Up To $250

Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. Scholarships

Maryland • Conservation • Environmental Science • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Education • Horticulture • Architecture • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland offers $250+ scholarships for college students in gardening and related fields. Apply now!

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Get Up To $15,000

Apple HBCU Scholars

Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • UX/Technical Design • Information Sciences • Cybersecurity • IT/Information Technology • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Marketing • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Transportation/Logistics • Finance • Management • Law • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apple HBCU Scholars provides $15,000 scholarships and internships for HBCU undergraduate and graduate students across various disciplines.

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Get Up To $1,000

HomeLight Scholarship

Architecture • Interior Design • Construction • Urban Design • Business Administration • Social Work • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Economics • Sociology • High school • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The HomeLight Scholarship offers $1,000 for U.S. students interested in housing design, construction, or market studies. Apply now!

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Get Up To $1,000

Jacqueline Jenkins Scholarship for Visual Arts

North Carolina • Design/Visual Communications • Arts

The Jacqueline Jenkins Scholarship offers $250+ for full-time Visual Arts students at College of The Albemarle with a 2.0 GPA.

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Get Up To $20,000

ACEC Michigan Scholarship

Michigan • Engineering • Architecture • Urban Design • Civil Engineering • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

ACEC Michigan Scholarship provides up to $20,000 for engineering and surveying students after their freshman year.

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Get Up To $100,000

Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Competition

Technology • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Design/Visual Communications • UX/Technical Design • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Microsoft Imagine Cup offers $100,000 to student founders using AI on Microsoft Cloud. Open to students globally.

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Get Up To $2,000

NEWH Vancouver Region Scholarship

Foreign Country • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The NEWH Vancouver Region Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for students in hospitality-related fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

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Get Up To $5,000

CCHRB Scholarship

Architecture • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Construction • Seniors • Graduate Students

CCHRB Scholarship provides $5,000 for architecture, engineering, construction management, and real estate students. Graduate and top undergrads eligible.

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Get Up To $1,000

The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship

Arizona • California • Electrical/Electronics • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Graduate Students • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors

The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for licensed amateur radio students in electronics or communications.

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Get Up To $250

FSMS Geomatics Scholarship

Florida • Geological & Earth Sciences • Civil Engineering • Urban Design • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The FSMS Geomatics Scholarship offers $250+ to students in Surveying or Geomatics programs at Florida universities. Apply now!

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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.