IFDA Educational Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 9

IFDA-EF SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRE A MAJOR IN INTERIOR DESIGN OR A RELATED DESIGN/FURNISHINGS PROGRAM, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Applicants need not be US citizens, but must attend School in the US. Scholarships are for undergraduate and graduate students attending U.S. institutions and all applications must be in English.

Scholarship funds are paid directly to the recipient's school earmarked for tuition and not paid directly to the student (see individual scholarship criteria for exceptions). For two and three year programs, the scholarship may also be paid directly to the institution, OR it may be a special course rather than a monetary award. Please read all of a particular scholarship's descriptions and criteria and eligibility before applying.

To apply for an undergraduate scholarship in 2023, you must be currently enrolled, meet the criteria listed for the scholarship you are applying for, and your graduation date must be no earlier than the end of fall semester of 2023. You are not eligible to apply for a scholarship if your graduation date is in either the spring or summer semester of 2023.

To apply for a graduate student scholarship in 2023, you must be currently enrolled in a graduate program, or officially accepted into one for the summer or fall of 2023 (please provide a copy of your acceptance letter), meet the criteria listed for the scholarship you are applying for, and your graduation date must be no earlier than the end of the fall semester of 2023. You are not eligible to apply for a scholarship if your graduation date is in either the spring or summer semester of 2023.

All scholarships are listed below. Scroll down to go to the overview, criteria, and requirements for each scholarship. The scholarship application forms may be found by clicking on the "View" link at the end of each scholarship overview. See application forms for further requirements. The committee will not review incomplete or late applications.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Applications accepted each year between March 1 and emailed no later than March 31st. Winners will be notified by July 1 unless otherwise stated.

FBN Leaders Commemorative Scholarship — $3,000

Open To Currently Enrolled Interior Design or Related Program, Full-Time Undergraduate Students, Extra Credit For Volunteer Work/Leadership.

Part-Time Student Scholarship — $1,500

Open To Currently Enrolled Interior Design or Related Program, Part-Time Students.

IFDA Student Member Scholarship — $2,000

Open To Currently Enrolled Interior Design or Related Program, Full-Time Undergraduate, IFDA Student Members

Vercille Voss IFDA Graduate Student Scholarship — $2,000

Open To Currently Enrolled Interior Design or Related Program, Full- or Part-Time Graduate Students

Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship — $4,000

Open To Currently Enrolled, Full- or Part-Time Undergraduate or Graduate Students With a Course Emphasis on Furniture Design.

Tricia LeVangie Green/Sustainable Design Scholarship — $1,500

Open To Currently Enrolled Interior Design or Related Program,  Full- or Part-Time Undergraduate Students

Barbara Beckmann Textile Design Scholarship — $3,000

Open To Currently Enrolled Interior Design or Related Program, Full- or Part-Time Undergraduate and Graduate Students With a Course Emphasis on Textile Design.

IFDA Philadelphia Scholarship — $2,500

Open To Currently Enrolled, Two, Three or Four Year Interior Design or Related Program Students With Course Emphasis on Furniture Design.

Window Fashion Certified Professionals Fast Track Scholarship -One Full Registration ($1,000)

Open To Currently Enrolled, Two, Three or Four Year Interior Design or Related Program Students

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Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
$2,000
The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited...

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: May 01, 2024
$25,000
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:A) EarnestB) DeterminedC) MovingThe scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.Furthermore, the...

Niche $25,000 Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2024
$25,000
Covering the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay? Sounds too good to be true.It isn't with Niche. We are giving one student $25,000 to help pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other educational expenses.Who Can ApplyAll high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in...

ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 29, 2024
$1,000
ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities...

Common App Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$2,000
To encourage students to spend more time preparing for the Common App, Scholarship Guidance has created an annual scholarship to reward students.To be eligible for the Scholarship Guidance "Common App Scholarship" a student must:A) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12B) Be attending college or university no later than October 1, 2026.C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater...

SP Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
$2,500
The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays.To be eligible for the Scholarship you must be:A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.Thus...

Geoscience IDEA Scholarship

Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
$5,000
The Geoscience Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility (IDEA) Scholarship program encourages women from under-served or marginalized communities to pursue an education and career in the Earth Sciences/Geosciences. Many research studies show the Earth Sciences are the least diverse community in all STEM fields. This Scholarship aims to counteract this and enhance diversity within the future Geoscience workforce.NOTE: Geoscience, herein, is...

Shawn Carter Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
$2,500
The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet...

AISES Chevron Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
$5,000
Chevron will award scholarships to students majoring in Information Technology, Engineering and Earth Science. Recipient must be authorized to work in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA.Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels...

Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Deadline: May 02, 2024
$10,000
The Health Resources and Services Administration is accepting applications for the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program. The Health Resources and Services Administration improves the health of underserved and vulnerable populations by strengthening the health workforce and connecting skilled professionals to communities in need.The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum two-year, full-time service commitment...