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

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

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

PAVE Global | Student Spotlight

Awards: $4,000 USD will be awarded to each of the 3 top concepts. Students will receive an invitation to attend the PAVE Gala in New York City on December 11th (travel expenses covered*) where the students will be recognized for their achievements

Competition Overview: The Hershey Company invites students to create an innovative Store within a Store (SWAS) snacking destination within a traditional grocery store. Design a fun, interactive experience that leverages cutting-edge technology, lighting, and sensory elements to break through the clutter and elevate the shopping experience

Applications Deadline: October 30, 2025 11:59 EST

More Info: The 2025 PAVE International Student Design Competition

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

Award: $7,500

“NEWH Green Voice Design Competition provides students with the opportunity to showcase their design skills while utilizing the very best in sustainable design products and practices. ”

Applications Due: January 12, 2026 11:59 pm EST

More Info: Competition Criteria