IFDA Leaders Commemorative Scholarship

The IFDA Educational Foundation established this scholarship, supported by the Georgia Chapter, to honor a past or present leader for commitment and service to the Georgia Chapter. Each year the scholarship honors a different individual whose name and contributions will be posted on the IFDA-EF website. This scholarship is available to any undergraduate student enrolled in an interior design or related program. The student must be involved with volunteer or community service and have held leadership positions during the past five years. A $1500 scholarship is available through the IFDA Educational Foundation to a full-time student who has completed a minimum of four design courses in a post-secondary interior design or closely related program. Application accepted each year between March 1st and no later than March 31st. Winner will be notified by July 1st. An unofficial transcript from your college registrar. One copy of the completed application form which can be downloaded from the site. One design project example, to include process details, descriptions and both in-process and final drawings (to include plan, elevation and/or 3-D drawings and renderings) Computer generated and/or hand work may be included. Two additional images, without supporting documentation, computer generated and/or hand drawings and/or renderings may be included. One copy of letter of recommendation from and instructor/professor on official school stationery. One copy of your response to the leadership activities question noted at bottom of application. All materials are to be submitted via email in PDF emails. On separate sheet(s) of paper, describe your leadership activities in both paid and volunteer positions in your community, school, clubs or organizations during the past five years. List the names of organizations, their purpose and approximate dates you were involved and positions you held, as well as the amount of time you dedicated to the activity. Please type.