IIDA NE has established this scholarship opportunity to provide recognition and to reward outstanding Interior Design students in the New England region. It is intended for current students working towards a degree/certificate in Interior Design, or Interior Architecture, based on the entry requirements. The goal is to encourage creative thinking, exciting ideas, and techniques in the design and furnishings of interior spaces.

The winner will be announced at and will also receive a complimentary ticket to the 23rd Annual Croquet Tournament on Thursday, July 30, 2026!

This year, we are thrilled to offer a $1,000 scholarship to one individual!

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Application Timeline

June 13, 2026, End of Day: Application & Recommendation Deadline
July 14, 2026: All applicants contacted with the final decision
July 30, 2026: 23rd Annual Croquet Tournament

Entry Requirements

- Completed scholarship application (button to the right)
- Must be currently enrolled in a New England school OR reside within the New England region for Fall 2026. Students who graduated May-August 2026 are not eligible.
- Must submit a work/project sample
- Two written recommendations using this recommendation form
- A copy of your 2026-2027 class schedule
- IIDA Membership is not a requirement

Recent Graduates

If you are a recent graduate, you are ineligible for this scholarship. However, if you are interested in volunteering and attending Croquet, please contact Bri Dazio at bri.dazio@perkinswill.com.

Application Review Criteria

Applications will be reviewed by a Committee of practicing Interior Design professionals within the New England region. For the purposes of this review, IIDA NE will hide all applicant names, school affiliations, and contact information to ensure an equal and unbiased review process. The decision of the Committee is final.

Winner Details

We are thrilled to provide the following for this year’s recipient:

- $1,000 payable directly to the student’s school for tuition purposes
- Complimentary 2027 Student IIDA Membership
- Complimentary ticket to and publicly announced at the 23rd Annual Croquet Tournament
- Spotlight in IIDA NE social media and newsletter