Worldstudio Foundation Scholarship

Website: WorldStudio

Description

AIGA believes all students deserve access to design education. The AIGA Worldstudio D×D Scholarships aim to increase diversity in the design profession by creating equitable opportunities for the next generation of creative talent. Scholarships are awarded annually to students enrolled at colleges and universities in the U.S. who demonstrate a commitment to positive social change, environmental responsibility, and cultural awareness through the practice of visual communication, including photography, illustration or graphic design.

Eligibility
  • Students pursuing a concentration in a discipline listed below with the intention of pursuing that discipline as a career are eligible to apply.
  • Students must be citizens of the United States or possess a Green Card (formally known as a Permanent Resident Card or Form I-551). Having DACA certification and or a Social Security number does not make you eligible.
  • Applicants must be enrolled and matriculated (or planning to matriculate) at accredited colleges and universities in the United States for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 academic school year with the intention of maintaining full-time status for the entire year. If you do not yet know which school you will attend, put your first choice.
  • Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
  • Scholarships are only awarded to those students who are in financial need. Applicants must, therefore, provide complete financial aid information on the scholarship form and have it approved by his/her/their Financial Aid Officer.
  • Talent and financial need are significant factors in the review process.

Eligible Disciplines:
Students may apply in only one discipline and it must be the student’s concentration/area of study. Eligible disciplines include:

  • Communication design (includes: graphic and visual design, interaction design, game design, motion graphics)
  • Illustration (includes: animation and computer animation)
  • Photography
Student Type
  • freshman
  • sophomore
  • junior
  • senior
  • graduate
Citizen Type
  • US Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
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