2026 Diversity by Design (dxdf) Scholarship Award
The Diversity by Design (dxdf) Scholarship Award was created to serve as a resource and liaison for students of color through design education, outreach, and advocacy. Dxdf provides funding for students to pursue academic and community-based programs for architecture and interior design.
For questions or more information, contact the IIDA Foundation at foundation@iida.org.
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Applications Open: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Applications Close: Friday, September 25, 2026
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Submission Requirements:
Students must submit a 2-3 minute video that showcases their passion for pursuing a career in design or architecture by responding to the four (4) questions/prompts below:
- How has the power of design already impacted your life?
- How has your experience in Design Your World influenced your education and career goals?
- What steps you are taking this year to further your design or architecture experience?
- How do you hope to make an impact in the industry and your community through this profession?
The inclusion of additional materials such as design coursework, drawings/images or Design Your World projects is encouraged, but not required.