Top 10 Furniture/Interior Design Scholarships
Have you ever looked into academic scholarships? They are much more available than you would think. With a little research, you can find hundreds worth applying to. We put together a list so you’ll have somewhere to start if you’re interested in furniture/interior design. You might be thinking, why should I apply for scholarships in the first place? There are a bunch of great reasons!
First and foremost, the financial benefit is huge. Student loan debt is a hot topic in the US and many current and former students know, it can take a toll on your finances. Any way to reduce the amount of student loans you have to take out is a good thing. The easiest and cheapest way to do this? Apply for scholarships! Scholarships range from $500 to thousands of dollars. It costs nothing to apply, and most scholarships have relatively basic requirements. They’ll require that you maintain solid grades (usually between a 3.0-3.5) and you write an essay describing why you should be picked to receive the scholarship. There’s really nothing to lose!
A couple other huge benefits are the effects that scholarships can have on your education and career. Having financial scholarships allows you to focus more on school and less on wondering how you’re going to pay for everything. Taking classes and having multiple jobs is a recipe for disaster. Being able to focus on class will lead to you having better grades, maintaining good grades, and being more successful overall. When it comes to your future career, scholarships are great to put on a resume when applying to your first “real” job. Receiving a scholarship shows recruiters that you maintained great grades, worked hard, and beat out possibly hundreds of other applicants. In a highly competitive job market, it could give you the edge you need to land your dream job!
Now that we’ve established why scholarships are something worth considering, it’s time to check out our awesome list of resources:
Houzz Scholarships
Women in Architecture Scholarship
Houzz is committed to supporting and encouraging women architecture students as they pursue their educational endeavors and enter the world of residential design. Open to female students studying architecture/architectural engineering at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Award: $2500
Deadline to apply: June 30 and December 15
Residential Design Scholarship
Houzz has been connecting homeowners with home industry professionals for years and we are dedicated to supporting and strengthening our growing community. We are looking for residential design students who share our passion. Open to students studying interior design, architecture or landscape architecture at the undergraduate or graduate level who want to pursue residential design professionally.
Award: $2500
Deadline to apply: June 30 and December 15
Sustainable Residential Design Scholarship
Sustainability and green design are part of our core values at Houzz. We want to encourage practices that will reduce negative impacts on the environment by supporting students passionate about green building initiatives. Open to students studying architecture, interior design or landscape architecture at the undergraduate or graduate level who want to pursue sustainable residential design professionally.
Award: $2500
Deadline to apply: June 30 and December 15
Residential Construction Management Scholarship
Houzz is committed to supporting the next generation of construction professionals as they enter the world of residential construction. Open to students studying construction management at the undergraduate or graduate level who want to pursue residential construction management professionally.
Award: $2500
Deadline to apply: June 30 and December 15
Miscellaneous Scholarships
Maxhome Scholarship
“MaxHome is a leading home improvement company that is dedicated to upgrading the beauty and functionality of homes, from the bathroom to the backyard. Our customers choose us because we are experts in the home renovation industry, and we are proud to remodel bathrooms, replace windows, and install outdoor living structures, including sunrooms, screen rooms, patio covers, and pergolas. And, while we are committed to our customers and making their homes more comfortable, functional, and beautiful, we are also committed to giving back in any way we can. This is why the team at MaxHome is thrilled to announce our annual college scholarship contest. Every year, we award a $1,500 college scholarship to one U.S. undergrad in business, business management, advertising, marketing, or related fields.”
Alure Home Improvement Scholarship
“Which brings us to our most important project – you! Every year, we offer a four-year, $10,000 scholarship to a promising undergraduate in financial need. If you think you fit that description, we’d like to help. After all, there may be no shortcuts on the road to success, but there shouldn’t be any stop signs, either. So, put your thinking cap on, open a new document, and take the next step toward achieving your education goals.”
American Home Design
“Over the years, we’ve developed strong relationships with the families in our area, and we believe it is our responsibility and privilege to give back to the community that has supported our family for more than 35 years. We feel the best way to say “thank you” is to offer an annual college scholarship contest. Every year, we will give a $1,000 college scholarship to one U.S. undergrad student who is working to earn a degree in business, management, marketing, or a related field.”
Bordner Home Improvement
“At Bordner, we believe in exceptional customer service at the highest level. We realize every project and installation can impact our customers in a big way, and we have dedicated ourselves to using the highest quality products and providing extraordinary customer service since 1987. Well-versed in customer service, we realize no deed is too small and can impact lives beyond measure, which is why we are offering a scholarship for students interested in business and marketing. The winner of the annual $1,000 Bordner Scholarship will display academic excellence and understanding of the assigned writing prompt.”
Reborn Cabinets
“Hard work and dedication are core values of the Reborn team, which is why we’re so excited to announce our annual $1,000 college scholarship for one U.S. undergraduate pursuing a degree in business, management, or some other related field. Show us your potential and we’ll help you achieve your dreams! But as we mentioned above, turning the possible into the palpable doesn’t just happen on its own. It requires a bit of effort. And for you, that means an essay. Don’t panic. We’re not asking for a 10,000-word dissertation on the strength variances among different brands of pivot hinges (maybe next year).”
Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship
“Applications for the Thunen Memorial Scholarship may be submitted by full-time students who desire to study illumination as a career. Applications for the Thunen Memorial Scholarship may be made by those who will be an undergraduate junior, senior or graduate student (Fall semester only) in an accredited four year college or university located in Northern California, Nevada, Oregon or Washington (the late Mr. Thunen’s business territory). Graduate applicants must be undertaking a lighting-centered project as part of work towards a graduate degree.”
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