Joel Polsky Academic Achievement Award

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Register to View


Given annually, the Joel Polsky Prize recognizes outstanding academic contributions to interior design through print or digital communication related to the needs of the public, designers, and students on topics such as – educational research, behavioral science, business practice, design process, theory, or other technical subjects. Types of entries can include - but are not limited to, books, whitepapers, blogs, and videos. This grant is made possible by the generous support of the Polsky Fund.

Application Requirements

  • Description of the publication or visual communication (250 words maximum)
  • Copy of publication or visual communication
  • Description of Applicant’s Leadership Role
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Biographical statement
  • Headshot

Award: $5,000

Application Period Opens: February 15th 

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