Design scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 29, 2025Apply below to the best Design scholarships for January 2025.
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Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship
Animal-Related • Horticulture • Agriculture • Urban Design • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Alpha Gamma Rho Horticulture Scholarship offers $1,000 to AGR members majoring in horticulture. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 14, 2025
AAa/e Scholarship
Architecture • Urban Design • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Construction • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical • Electrical/Electronics • Environmental Engineering • Transportation/Logistics • Interior Design • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AAa/e Scholarship offers $250 to members pursuing degrees in architecture, engineering, or construction at U.S. educational institutions.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship
Geological & Earth Sciences • Photography • Urban Design • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students
The Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 for graduate students in Surveying Mapping or Photogrammetry. Apply now!
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
MAFCS Scholarship for Specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences
Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • Fashion • Economics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
MAFCS offers scholarships up to $1,000 for AAFCS/MAFCS members studying Family and Consumer Sciences.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Design Thinking Scholarship
Film • Graphic Design • Game Design • UX/Technical Design • Interior Design • Design/Visual Communications • Urban Design • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Design Thinking Scholarship offers $1,000 to students passionate about design thinking and digital design tools through an essay application.
Deadline Passed
AAF Fort Wayne Scholarship
Adams County • Allen County • DeKalb County • Huntington County • Kosciusko County • LaGrange County • Noble County • Steuben County • Wabash County • Wells County • Whitley County • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Advertising • Marketing • UX/Technical Design • Graphic Design • Design/Visual Communications • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
AAF Fort Wayne Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for full-time college students in advertising or marketing fields from select Indiana counties.
Deadline Passed
PlayStation Career Pathways Program
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Game Design • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • UX/Technical Design • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The PlayStation Career Pathways Program provides $30,000 for Black students in computer science or engineering with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline Passed
Arts Scholarship
Orange County • California • Music • Arts • Graphic Design • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Hispanic Education Endowment Fund offers $283,000 in scholarships for Orange County students, averaging $4,000 each.
Deadline Passed
Architecture and Engineering Scholarship
Orange County • California • Architecture • Engineering • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Architecture and Engineering Scholarship offers $4,000 for students with a 3.5 GPA in accredited programs.
Deadline Passed
Larry McDonald Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.
Deadline Passed
Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Social Work • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Art History • Photography • Design/Visual Communications • Film • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.
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Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship
Alaska • Montana • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Theatre/Performing Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • For Lesbian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.
Deadline Passed
Edward J. Cox Memorial Transportation Scholarship
Engineering • Urban Design • Transportation/Logistics • Construction Engineering • Construction • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Edward J. Cox Memorial Transportation Scholarship awards $5,000 for undergraduates and $2,500 for graduates in Indiana's transportation engineering.
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Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Queer students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship awards $1,000 to female or genderqueer students pursuing art. Essay required.
Deadline Passed
College Scholarship Program
Aerospace • Astronomy • Architecture • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Chemical Engineering • Cybersecurity • IT/Information Technology • UX/Technical Design • Chemistry • Information Sciences • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Biology • Energy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Nuclear Engineering • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Environmental Science • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the College Scholarship Program offering $2,500 scholarships for STEM majors. Submit an essay to qualify!
Deadline Passed
LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship Program
Texas • California • Architecture • Interior Design • Urban Design • Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Construction • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen
The LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship offers $5,000 annually to minority high school seniors pursuing design-related degrees.
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Jim McBroom and John H. Weston Charitable Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarship
Oregon • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Film • Photography • Writing • Literature • Architecture • Studio Arts • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for Oregon residents pursuing fine arts or humanities degrees. Requires three essays. Award: 250+.
Deadline Passed
CSTA/ACM Cutler-Bell Prize
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Game Design • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Freshmen
The Cutler-Bell Prize awards $10,000 to 4 high school seniors pursuing computer science or technology. Apply with a video and essay.
Deadline Passed
New York Women In Communications Foundation Scholarship
New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Connecticut • New York • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • English • Film • Journalism • Marketing • Public Relations • Literature • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NY Women In Communications Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in communications fields with a 3.2 GPA.
Deadline Passed
Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship
Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Alaska • Interior Design • Fashion • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship supports design students in the Northwest. Apply with three essays for a chance to win $250+.
Deadline Passed
Native Forward STEM Scholarship
Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Physics • Chemistry • Architecture • Public Health • Psychology • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Native Forward STEM Scholarship supports American Indian and Alaska Native students in STEM fields with awards up to $30,000.
Deadline Passed
Frances Sylvia Zverina Horticulture Scholarship
Ohio • Agriculture • Biology • Environmental Science • Horticulture • Architecture • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • Science • Juniors
The Frances Sylvia Zverina Horticulture Scholarship offers $15,000 to students pursuing horticulture with a GPA of 3.2+. Apply with essays and a reference.
Deadline Passed
Arturo Vera Art Scholarship
California • Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Architecture • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Game Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • UX/Technical Design • Freshmen
The Arturo Vera Art Scholarship offers $500 to San Joaquin County high school seniors pursuing art education with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline Passed
The U. K. Gupta Family Scholarship Endowment (Spring)
Texas • Manufacturing/Production • Computer Science • Technology • Materials Science • Other Trades/Crafts • UX/Technical Design • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical • Management • Operations Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The U.K. Gupta Family Scholarship offers $1,500-$2,500 for students in manufacturing careers. Apply now if you meet GPA requirements!
Deadline Passed
NSHSS STEAM Scholarship
Nuclear Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Geological & Earth Sciences • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • UX/Technical Design • Technology • STEM • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Food Sciences & Technology • Mathematics • Energy • Physics • Photography • Graphic Design • Film • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Aerospace • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Computer Engineering • Civil Engineering • Freshmen
The NSHSS STEAM Scholarship awards $1,000 to 10 high school seniors pursuing STEAM majors. Essay and recommendation required.
Deadline Passed
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FAQ
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.
Yes, many Design scholarships are open to international students. However, it's essential to check the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
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.
To increase your chances, focus on creating a strong portfolio, writing a compelling personal statement, and meeting all application requirements. Additionally, applying early and seeking feedback on your application can be beneficial.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Design scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving funding for your studies.
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.
Eligibility criteria for Design scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, portfolio submissions, financial need, and enrollment in a design program.
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.
You can find Design scholarships on platforms like Mos, which aggregates various scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Design scholarships are financial awards aimed at students pursuing studies in various design fields, such as graphic design, interior design, fashion design, and industrial design. These scholarships help cover tuition and related educational expenses.
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.
Design scholarships usually cover tuition fees, but they may also provide funds for materials, books, and other educational expenses related to your design studies.
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