Scholarships & Competitions

Students, there is no reason NOT try to take advantage of scholarships, design competitions, and other awards that ASID makes available on the National, Chapter and Design Community levels. Because so many Students procrastinate, failing to send in their applications and entries, there is a good chance that you may win if you actually invest a little time to get it together.

 

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SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

Who couldn’t use a little extra cash to help cover tuition fees? Take a moment to investigate the following opportunities that could relieve a little financial stress while adding impressive content to your resume.

Texas Chapter Level

The ASID Texas Chapter has a NEW FORMAT for the Student Scholarships for the 2010/2011 academic year. This year’s student scholarships are merit based and not based on a design project. Several scholarships in the $1,000 - $2,000 range will be awarded based on the merit of the student’s application, references, and activities. The scholarships are for the Spring 2011 semester and will be announced at the ASID Texas Student Symposium taking place October 15 & 16, 2010.

The application deadline is Friday, October 1, 2010. Criteria and application information are posted below:

• CRITERIA (PDF download)

• APPLICATION (Word document download)

Questions may be directed to the Student Scholarship Information Contact, Sonya Odell, FASID: 214.693.5049 c | sodell@bokapowell.com. The best of luck to all of our ASID Student Members!

National Level

The ASID Foundation provides scholarships and awards for undergraduate and graduate students in a number of categories. Go here to find out details, deadlines and award information. (Note that they may not have them listed if they are at a certain point in the scholarship / award cycle.)

American InterContinental University (AIU) Study Abroad Programs, in coordination with American Society of Interior Designers, has established the Global Edge Grant in the amount of up to $750 for students currently enrolled in a college or university who are student members of ASID and interested in pursuing an overseas learning opportunity. ASID allied and professional members do not qualify for the grant. Please contact the AIU Study Abroad Programs today for eligibility requirements and application information at (800) 255-6839 or by clicking here. The Global Edge Grant can be applied to tuition for one term of study at the AIU London campus. Students must take a minimum of two (2) classes or 10 quarter hours/6 semester hours of academic credit during their term of study.

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DESIGN COMPETITIONS

Start entering design competitions while you are in school. Not only will your wins impress interviewers, but you will create the career-building habit of entering competitions that will serve you well when you become a practicing designer.

Texas Chapter Level

The Texas Chapter has a Design Competition as part of Student Symposium. As soon as information becomes available about the competition, it will be posted to this page, so stay tuned!

Important Dates

OCTOBER 1, 2010: ALL entry materials – Competition Entry Forms and Entry Binders – must be postmarked on or before this date.

OCTOBER 15 & 16, 2010: Design Competition Winner(s) to receive recognition at the Texas Chapter Student Symposium.

Competition Information Contact

Aaron Duke, Allied Member ASID, LEED AP | 469.231.4438 c | aduke@forrestperkins.com

National Level

ASID Student Design Competition
The Society holds an annual Student Design Competition for Student Members in any year of study, and it is typically announced in the summer and due in December or very early January. Past competitions have included an art gallery, a camp activity center, and a spa for multiple sclerosis patients, and many Educators incorporate the project into their curriculum, killing two birds with one stone. Go here to see past winners and to find out the latest information available about the upcoming competition.

Earth-Minded Award for Tomorrow
ASID and Hospitality Design magazine have come together to offer the Earth-Minded Awards (EMAs), which celebrates projects and products within the hospitality industry that exemplify good design through their commitment to the future of our environment. The Student category is appropriately named “The Earth-Minded Award for Tomorrow.” Go here to find out more.

Sustainable Suite Design Competition
ASID, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and The Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH) are sponsoring the Sustainable Suite Design Competition to help drive green design practices within the hotel industry. This competition provides a platform for student and professional teams from around the world to present their approach to green hotel room interior design. The winning design will be built as a model guest room to be presented as an educational display for the design industry, hotel owners and brands, and corporate travel executives. Additionally the winning team and design will be profiled in Hospitality Design, ASID ICON, and the NEWH Magazine. Go here to find out more.

ACCESS Design Challenge
In every issue of ACCESS, the Student Member Newsletter, a new Design Challenge is announced. These smaller design competitions take little time investment, but can provide a great return as selected submissions will be posted on www.asid.org and will appear in the subsequent issue of ACCESS.

Kravet & Traditional Home Student Design Competition
Kravet, Industry Partner ASID, is proud to partner with Traditional Home for Kravet Your Room, a digital design contest for interior design students. Beginning on January 15, 2010, the contest will be promoted through Traditional Home’s website, Kravet’s website, and social media such as Facebook and Twitter. As always, students are welcome to visit the showrooms for inspiration and additional information about our products. However, the design process will be totally digital. Students will use virtual design tools to style a room with Kravet furniture, fabrics, carpets and accessories. The emphasis of the contest will be on the kravetsmart line of furniture and fabrics. The winning room will appear in Traditional Home magazine and will be promoted online. The winning design student will receive a kravetsmart chair upholstered with the kravetsmart fabric of his or her choice, valued at $2,400, and a $100 American Express gift card. Five design students will receive Honorable Mention awards. Their designs will appear on Traditional Home’s website, and they will receive $100 American Express gift cards.

Design Community Level

Austin Design Community: Design Excellence
For information on Student categories for Austin’s annual Design Excellence design competition, go to Local Competitions for Practitioners section on the Resources page.

Dallas Design Community: DesignOvation
For information on Student categories for Dallas’ annual DesignOvation design competition, go to Local Competitions for Practitioners section on the Resources page.

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STUDENT CHAPTER & INDIVIDUAL ASID AWARDS FOR STUDENTS & FACULTY

Student Legislative Award
The Society annually rewards one ASID Student Member who shows excellence in leadership and initiative in his or her state’s legislative endeavors to protect designers’ right to practice. The due date for entry is typically the end of June / beginning of July.

Student Chapter / Faculty Awards
Is your Student Chapter or Faculty Advisor engaged, active, productive, advanced, and/or fun? If so, then you need to shout it to the rooftops by entering the one (or more) of the following categories.

• Web Site of the Year

• Newsletter of the Year

• Community Service Project of the Year

• Fundraiser of the Year

• Faculty Advisor of the Year

• Student Representative to the Board of the Year

• Outstanding Chapter of the Year