2025 IA Interior Architects Diversity in Design Scholarship

Enriching diversity of thought and practice in the interior design industry by supporting students representing diverse voices and perspectives.

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Competition Guidelines

Guidelines

Submission Requirements

The IA Interior Architects Diversity in Design scholarship program invites interior design and architecture students to write a brief essay of up to 500 words on the specified topic. Over the past year, in honor of IA's fortieth anniversary, our firm has spent a lot of time ideating about the future and how we can continue to build sustainable communities. For our essay topic this year, we'd like to ask our student applicants to consider how we make our design communities more resilient and flexible in the face of constant disruption and change.

Please share your perspective on the current state of diverse representation in our industry, and how can increased equity contribute to resiliency and a sense of belonging?

Your essay must be submitted digitally through the award website. Each submission must include your essay and entry form with:

Your name
IIDA Member ID (if a current IIDA Member)
Essay title
Contact information
Name of the university or school you are currently attending
Expected degree and graduation date
Copy of your current school ID
If any of the above documentation is not included, your application will not be reviewed. Any inclusions other than those requested will be removed from your application.

Selection Process

A select committee of the IIDA Foundation Board of Trustees and IA Interior Architects designers will review the essays and select the recipients who will be notified Spring 2025.

Award

Six (6) total scholarships will be awarded: one $5,000 scholarship, one $3,000 scholarship, and four $500 scholarships.

For more information, reach out to foundation@iida.org