ASID Scholarships
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ASID Scholarships 〰️
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There are multiple research grants offered by the ASID Foundation.
For more information visit: Foundation | Initiatives
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Reward: $6,000
Description: “The ASID Student Portfolio Competition (SPC) generates the best collection of student design projects in the nation, showcasing exceptional thought, innovation, and creativity. Submissions are evaluated on concept, content, context, and execution. Make your mark on the interior design industry by applying to the SPC today! “
Deadline: Feb. 4, 2026
More Info: https://www.asid.org/resources/awards/student-portfolio-competition?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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Reward: $12,000
Description: “The David Barrett Memorial Scholarship is given biennially to recognize the work of an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student, enrolled in at least a three-year accredited program of interior design, who demonstrates a continuing interest and ability in utilizing classical designs (in alignment with Greek and Roman principles) and traditional materials, including furniture and fabrics. “
Deadline: April 15, 2026
More Info: https://www.asid.org/foundation/initiatives#DavidBarrettMemorialScholarship
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Reward: $4,000
Description: “The Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students is given annually to recognize academic accomplishment and creative achievement. This grant is open to all students enrolled in at least a three-year accredited program of interior design, in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study.“
Deadline: April 15, 2026
More Info: https://www.asid.org/foundation/initiatives#DavidBarrettMemorialScholarship
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Reward: $5,000
Description: “Given annually, the Joel Polsky Academic Achievement Award recognizes an outstanding interior design research project or thesis project conducted by an undergraduate or graduate student related to wellness, educational research, behavioral science, business practice, design process, theory, or other technical subjects.“
Deadline: April 15, 2026
More Info: https://www.asid.org/foundation/initiatives#DavidBarrettMemorialScholarship
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Reward: $5,000
Description: “Given annually, the Joel Polsky Prize recognizes outstanding academic contributions to interior design through print or digital communication related to the needs of the public, designers, and students on topics such as – educational research, behavioral science, business practice, design process, theory, or other technical subjects. Types of entries can include - but are not limited to, books, whitepapers, blogs, and videos. “
Deadline: April 15, 2026
More Info: https://www.asid.org/foundation/initiatives#DavidBarrettMemorialScholarship
More Scholarships
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More Scholarships 〰️
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Awards: Winners will be announced Spring 2026, and will be featured on IIDA.org, in the Spring 2026 issue of QUAD, and in DesignMatters newsletters. OFS provides the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place winners with a financial prize of $2,500, $1,500, and $750, respectively
Prompt: “Develop and submit a design concept for a new primary care clinic located in a U.S. rural community of Northwest Montana. The clinic is facing significant challenges such as limited healthcare access, provider shortages, and clinic closures. Students will put their knowledge to the test to create environments within public, patient, and caregiver spaces.”
Deadline: Feb. 6, 2026 11:59pm CST
More Info: IIDA Student Design Competition Brief
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Award: $5,000 scholarship
Eligibility: This scholarship award is open to minority graduate and undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in an interior design or architecture programs worldwide
Applications Open: October 2025
More Info: IIDA Interior Architects Diversity in Design Scholarship
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Spotlight of your work of PAVE social platforms!
"In the spirit of PAVE's mission to connect students to the wonderful world of Design, in 2020 we launched the PAVE Student Spotlight series. Shared across our social media platforms, these spotlights are meant to showcase the talent and hard work of up-and-coming Student Designers and Recent Graduates to our community of Design luminaries."
Deadline: Ongoing
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Award: $5,000 & a Trophy
Prompt: The property management at a major US airport has hired you to design a luminaire for the boarding gate lounge located along a terminal concourse…Document the fixture as instructed under the Competition Rules.
Applications Deadline: March 26, 2026 6pm EST
More Info: The Robert Bruce Thompson Annual Student Light Fixture Design Competition