IFDA Sets 2016 Scholarship Competition

January 20, 2016  by in Designer Weekly   

Scholarships are awarded to students planning to pursue professional careers in the design industry.  Applications are accepted each year between March 1 and no later than March 31.

“The philanthropic and educational arm of IFDA, the Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization and the largest resource for grants and scholarships in the design industry,” said 

Linda Mariani, director of scholarships and grants for the organization. “It actively supports a variety of learning opportunities for undergraduates, re-entering students and professionals seeking to enhance their skills.”

Six scholarships area available including the IFDA Leaders Commemorative Scholarship for $1,500; Part Time Student Scholarship for $1,500; IFDA Student Member Scholarship for $2,000; Vercille Voss Graduate Student Scholarship for $2,000; Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship for $3,000; and the Tricia LeVangie Green Sustainable Scholarship for $1,500. Grants are offered later in the year.

Explanations, requirements, and applications for all scholarships are on the Educational Foundation web site.