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IFDAEF SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT award funds shall be for the stated use of the individual or organization applying for the grant or scholarship. IDAEF funds may not be used to pay any indirect costs that might be associated with acceptances of such a grant or scholarship. The application forms can be found on the IFDA Educational website www.ifdaef.org and are linked to the actual scholarship or grant. See application forms for further requirements. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed by the committee. All applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2008. Results will be announced by July 31, 2008.
IFDA-EF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2008
Charles D. Mayo Student Scholarship, $1,000
IFDA Part time Student Scholarship, $1,000
IFDA Student Member Scholarship, $2,000
Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship, $2,500
Vercille Voss IFDA Graduate Student Member Scholarship, $1,500
Marketing Internship Scholarship, $1500
(Please note: Application deadline and requirements differ from all other scholarships)
- Requires post secondary students to be majoring in Interior Design or closely related field who have completed four design courses and be enrolled at an accredited school or college.
- Part time Student Scholarship requires the student to be currently enrolled in at least two Interior Design or related courses.
- Requires an official, sealed transcript verifying the student's enrollment and GPA.
- Requires a letter of recommendation from a design educator.
- Requires four copies of an essay describing personal long and short term goals, awards, and achievements in no more than 300-400 words.
Requires four copies of two digital photos of student's own original work, preferably in color and on one page.
- Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship requires four copies of five different original furniture designs.
- IFDA Scholarships for student member requires a recommendation from an IFDA member, in addition to an educator.
Results will be announced by July 31, 2008
The Educational Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the International Furniture and Design Association. Its mission is to foster educational activities benefiting individuals and institutions engaged in the education of and for the furnishings and design industry, as well as, those engaged in activities promoting, developing, or enhancing the furnishing and design industries and the practice of these professions.
In 1998, the Georgia Chapter established a student scholarship in memory of Charles D. Mayo for the continuous contributions he made to IFDA, the industry and to designers in particular. Charles D. Mayo was a pioneer in creating exclusive showrooms for interior designers, hence effectively launching, "To the Trade." The WWII veteran and his son founded Mayo Wholesale Furniture, Atlanta, Georgia, in 1979 to serve designers throughout the country. An advocate of designers since 1938, when he began his career as a furniture salesman, he has been recognized with numerous industry awards.
The IFDA Educational Foundation will award at least one $1,000 scholarship for the academic year. Results will be announced by July 31, 2008.
Application Requirements
- All applicants must have completed four design courses in post secondary education at the time of application and are majoring in Interior Design or a closely related field.
- The completed application packet must include the following:
- A certified, sealed transcript of course work that verifies full-time status with your GPA. It may be sent by the school or college.
- A separate letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor on official school stationery. May be sent separately.
- Four copies of a 300-400 word essay explaining your long and short term goals, achievements, awards and accomplishments.
- Four copies of two digital photos of student's original work, preferably on one page and in color.
- Four copies of the completed application form.
Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed by the scholarship committee.
View the Charles D. Mayo Student Scholarship Application
This scholarship is made possible by the IFDA Educational Foundation, the philanthropic arm of International Furnishings & Design Association, an organization of leaders and professionals engaged in all areas of the furnishings and design industry. For additional information about IDFA and how you might become a Student Member, go to www.ifda.com.
The IFDA Educational Foundation Board of Trustees have added a scholarship for a part time student enrolled in a continuing interior design or related program at an accredited school.
Application Requirements
- All applicants must have completed four courses in interior design or related field.
- The scholarship applicant must be enrolled as a part-time student and be currently enrolled in at least two courses.
- The completed application packet must include the following:
- A certified, sealed transcript of course work that verifies enrollment with your GPA. It may be sent by the school or college.
- A separate letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor on official school stationery. May be sent separately.
- Four copies of a 300-400 word essay explaining your long and short term goals, achievements, awards and accomplishments.
- Four digital copies of two photos of the student's original work, preferably on one page and in color.
- Four copies of the completed application form.
Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed by the scholarship committee.
View the IFDA Part time Student Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible by the IFDA Educational Foundation, the philanthropic arm of International Furnishings & Design Association, an organization of leaders and professionals engaged in all areas of the furnishings and design industry. For additional information about IDFA and how you might become a Student Member, go to www.ifda.com.
The IFDA Student Member Scholarship is offered to current IFDA student members who have completed four courses in interior design or related field and are in good standing. An additional letter of recommendation from an IFDA Professional Member is required. The student identification number must be included on the application form. The IFDA Educational Foundation will award a $2,000 Scholarship for the academic year to a full time student member. Results will be announced by July 31, 2008. See application form for further requirements.
Application packet due March 31, 2008
- Four copies of the completed application form.
- Four copies of a 300-400 word essay explaining your long and short term goals, achievements, awards and accomplishments.
- Four copies of two digital photos of student's original design. Preferably on one page and in color.
- A certified, sealed transcript of verifying your enrollment and GPA.
- A letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor on official school stationery.
- A letter of recommendation from an IFDA Professional.
View the IFDA Student Member Scholarship
Vercille Voss Graduate Student Member Scholarship was established by the Illinois Chapter in memory of Vercille Voss, longtime chapter member and mentor to new members and students. This scholarship is available to IFDA Graduate Student Members enrolled in a graduate degree program in interior design or related field. The IFDA member number must be included on the application form. All applicants must have completed four design courses in a a post secondary interior design or related program at an accredited school, college or university. The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at an accredited university.
The IFDA Educational Foundation will award $1,500. See IFDA Student Member Scholarship Application Form for further requirements. Results will be announced by July 31, 2008.
Application packet due March 31, 2008
- Four copies of the completed application form.
- Four copies of a 300-400 word essay explaining your long and short term goals, achievements, awards and accomplishments.
- Four copies of two digital photos of student's original design, preferably on one page and in color.
- A certified, sealed transcript of verifying your enrollment and GPA.
- A letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor on official school stationery that may be sent separately. In addition, a letter of recommendation from a professional IFDA member.
View the Vercille Voss Scholarship Application
This scholarship is made possible by the IFDA Educational Foundation, the philanthropic arm of International Furnishings & Design Association, an organization of leaders and professionals engaged in all areas of the furnishings and design industry. For additional information about IDFA and how you might become a Student Member, go to www.ifda.com
The Ruth Clark Scholarship was established by the Carolinas Chapter to honor Ruth Clark, one of the chapter's founding members. Ruth Clark, FIFDA, graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. During her career, she designed upholstered furniture for companies, including Drexel Heritage and Pearson, a division of the Lane Company, where she was Vice President of Design and Styling. Many of her designs have become classics in the industry. She has held numerous board positions in the Carolinas Chapter, including President, and has been a mentor to students and young professionals in the furnishings industry. In 1994 Ruth received the National Honorary Recognition Award from IFDA. Currently she is a design consultant and furniture designer for The Clark Connection. This scholarship is open to currently enrolled post secondary students whose emphasis is on residential furniture design. IFDA Educational Foundation will award one $2,500 scholarship at the beginning of the academic year.
Application packet due March 31, 2008.
Application requirements for the Ruth Clark Scholarship.
- All applicants must be a full-time student majoring in DESIGN with a focus on residential upholstered and/or wood furniture design.
- The scholarship applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student.
- The Application Packet must include:
- A certified, sealed transcript of course work that verifies full-time status with your GPA. It may be sent by the school or college.
- Five copies of a 300-400 word essay explaining your long and short term goals, achievements, awards, and accomplishments.
- Five digital copies of five different examples of your original residential furniture designs, preferably in color
- Five copies of the completed application form.
See Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship Application Form for additional requirements and to complete the application.
Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed by the scholarship committee.
.View the Ruth Clark Scholarship Application
This scholarship is made possible by the IFDA Educational Foundation, the philanthropic arm of International Furnishings & Design Association, an organization of leaders and professionals engaged in all areas of the furnishings and design industry. For additional information about IDFA and how you might become a Student Member, go to www.ifda.com
Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Purpose - The IFDA Educational Foundation has established the Marketing Internship Scholarship to support interns in the industry's publishing, public relations, and marketing areas. This scholarship addresses a large and important segment of the industry and IFDA membership, one that provides much of the muscle in IFDA. There is little support available for those desiring to enter this field. Jeanne Byington of the New York chapter conceived the idea of this scholarship; funding began at the IFDA Conference auction in 2000.
Eligibility - An individual who is pursuing the marketing aspect of the design/home furnishings industry, such as a) currently enrolled full-time college student, b) a professional changing career fields or someone entering or reentering the job market.
Applicants need to have found or already be engaged in an internship position whose term will be for a period of 2- 6 months, either unpaid or providing a modest stipend and/or other minor perks with a value of less than $1,000 total. The internship must be directly involved in marketing, advertising or promoting products or services in the design/home or contract furnishings industry. This may be with public relations, advertising, marketing, or publishing firm, or with an interior design/home or contract furnishings industry company, working directly in one of these areas. IFDA EF does not provide internships or internship lead information. That is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
Application requirements:
•Completed application form
•Signed letter from internship supervisor on official school, university or institution letterhead verifying internship position acceptance or letter from employer on company letterhead confirming length and outline of responsibilities
•Time frame (approximate) for internship indicating time of the year and the length of the internship.
•Essay (no more than 500 words) that includes the following:
- Connection between academic work and/or career goals, and goals and strategies for this internship
- Intern’s responsibilities, and impact on company or organization
- Goals and strategies for realizing these goals with internship
- Name, email, phone number and address of internship supervisor
Upon completion of the internship (within 60 days), a one-page followup report is due to the IFDA EF Director of Grants.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2008
The award recipient will be selected, notified, and the scholarship presented by the IFDA Educational Foundation Board of Trustees no later than May 1, 2008.
View the Marketing Internship Scholarship Application
IFDAEF Scholarship and Grant award funds shall be for the stated use of the individual or organization applying for the grant or scholarship. IFDAEF funds may not be used to pay for any indirect costs that might be associated with acceptance of such grant or scholarship.
Questions? Contact :
Earline Clark Feldman
Director of Grants
email: Tapis2@bellsouth.net.
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