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Designers can help make the world a more attractive place. With their eye for beauty, designers can create striking ads, decorate extravagant rooms, and make the simplest things look gorgeous. Studying graphic design in college can help students hone their talent and turn their creativity into a successful career, such as graphic design, interior design, fashion design, product design, and more. If you plan to improve your skills, this list of graphic design scholarships can help alleviate the stress of paying for college. Take our Scholarship Match Quiz and find the perfect scholarship for you.

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Design Scholarships 2024 List

Samuel H. Kress Grants for Research and Publication in Classical Art and Architecture

U.S. and international graduate and post-graduate archaeological students will be awarded this grant in support of the scholarly publication of already excavated archaeological art and architecture in a peer-reviewed outlet.
Award Amount

Total:  $3000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

Sessions College First-Generation Student Scholarship

This award is for international and U.S. students applying to Sessions college planning to major in graphic or web design. Applicants must be in the first generation of their family to attend college.
Award Amount

Total:  $48000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  November 15

PAVE International Student Design Competition

The PAVE International Design Competition is open to undergraduate students around the world who submit a design proposal based on the current year’s project guidelines.
Award Amount

Total:  $18000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  November 07

UNCF/ Smartwool – Go far. Feel good. Scholarship Program

In partnership with UNCF, Smartwool offers one $2,500 Go Far Feel Good Scholarship to college sophomores and juniors who attend a partner HBCU in either Tennessee or North Carolina.
Award Amount

Total:  $250000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  April 28

Association for Women in Architecture Foundation 2021 Scholarship

The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation, Inc. (AWAF) offers cash awards to women students who are California residents or attending school in California, and who have completed at least 18 units in their major.
Award Amount

Total:  $2500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 15

30 Scholarships A.Y. 2021/2022 – Masters in Fashion and Design at Raffles Milano

The contest is opened to students from all over the world with an Undergraduate Degree or Bachelors’ Degree and with a non-academic degree or qualification. Also, candidates with a working track record in the respective field of study can participate.
Award Amount

Total:  $300000

Awards:  30

Deadline

Deadline:  April 30

2023 Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition

Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and ET Foundation are inviting entries for the 2023 International Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition, open to students worldwide. The Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition is intended to enlighten students studying engineering, design, architecture and related fields about aluminum extrusions’ superior advantages and many applications. $15,500 in Student Scholarships, and a $3,500 GRAND PRIZE to the best design regardless of competition class. Professional designers and engineers will compete in a separate competition class. Students are challenged to think about aluminum extrusions as a holistic solution to a design problem by creating a product or system that includes at least one extruded aluminum component. Think beyond the ordinary to come up with unique and resourceful uses for aluminum extrusion. Individual and team entries will be accepted. Students must currently be enrolled in high school, university, trade or design school to be eligible. Entries, including completed official entry form and design materials, are due no later than Monday, March 28, 2023. For complete competition details, eligibility and rules, and to download the official entry form, visit www.ETFdesign.org.
Award Amount

Total:  $62000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  March 27

Chelsy Tomashoff Memorial Scholarship for Print Design Excellence

The Chelsy Tomashoff Memorial Scholarship for Print Design Excellence is available for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in design, art, or visual communications. A $1,500 award is offered for the winner. Essay, application and completed print design is required. Click here and apply today!
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  July 15

Cal Grant C

This award is for U.S. undergraduate students who are residents of California pursuing a technical education in the state of California. Students must be enrolled in a vocational training program lasting from 4 to 24 months and must meet certain family income and asset requirements as set by California.
Award Amount

Total:  $69507900

Awards:  7700

Deadline

Deadline:  July 15

Pretty Photoshop Actions Bi-annual Scholarship

The Pretty Photoshop Actions Bi-annual Scholarship is available for U.S. and Canadian students who are currently accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college or university. To apply, applicants must submit an original photoshop tutorial of approximately 800 to 1,000 words in length. Click here to learn more and apply today!
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  October 15