The IFDA Educational Foundation Board of Trustees scholarship is designed to financially support a part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a continuing interior design or related program at an accredited school.
This $1500 scholarship is available and awarded thanks to the generous support provided by IFDA Educational Foundation.
The application timeline should be followed by all the interested students.
The application procedure begins on March 1st and from that moment on you can find the application requirements and forms available on the official website.
It is crucial that you submit all the documents prior to the application deadline on March 31st.
The winners will be notified by July 1st.
So as to be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have completed four design courses in post-secondary education at the time of application and be majoring in Interior Design or a related field.
Furthermore, he/she must be currently enrolled in at least two courses as a part-time student.
There is no state residency requirement for this scholarship.
If you meet these eligibility criteria, you are highly encouraged to apply.
Otherwise, do not waste your time, as you will be rejected.
Once you are sure about your eligibility and you are wondering how to apply for this award, here is what you will need to provide so that your application is accepted as valid.
You will have to visit the scholarship provider’s official website once the application process begins, find the link to the fillable application form and complete it with accurate answers.
You are also required to write an essay as a part of the application procedure.
In the 300 to 500 word essay, you will need to explain your future plans and goals, indicating why you believe that you are a deserving candidate for this award.
The scholarship committee will make the final decision based upon student’s academic achievement, awards and accomplishments, future plans and goals, and letter of recommendation.
Supporting documents, such as letters of recommendation and transcript proving that the applicant has at least a 3.0 GPA should be sent along with the application via email.