The International Furnishings and Design Association offers scholarships annually to students planning to pursue professional careers in the design industry.
Applications will be accepted each year between March 1 and no later than March 31. Winners will be notified by July 31.
Scholarships Available:
IFDA Leaders Commemorative Scholarship - $1,500
Open To Currently Enrolled, Full-Time Undergraduate Students, Extra Credit For Volunteer Work/Leadership
Part-Time Student Scholarship - $1,500
Open To Currently Enrolled, Part-Time Undergraduate Students
IFDA Student Member Scholarship - $2,000
Open To Currently Enrolled, Full-Time Undergraduate, IFDA Student Members
Vercille Voss IFDA Graduate Student Scholarship - $2,000
Open To Currently Enrolled, Full- or Part-Time Graduate Students
Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship - $3,000
Open To Currently Enrolled, Full- or Part-Time Undergraduate or Graduate Students
Green/Sustainable Design Scholarship - $1,500
Open To Currently Enrolled, Full- or Part-Time Undergraduate Students
Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Educational Foundation Board of Trustees based on the applicants':
-Essay describing short and long term goals, interests, volunteer and extra curricular activities;
-Achievements and awards;
-Sealed transcript showing classes, GPA and current enrollment;
-Letter of recommendation from teacher, professor or practitioner in the field;
-Color photos or CD of design work for some scholarships.
For more information on these scholarships, or an application, click here.