2025 Human Makes + AIGA St. Louis Design Scholarship

The scholarship is intended for students currently enrolled in a part-time or full-time post-secondary program at an accredited community college or four-year college or university in the St. Louis AIGA region. This scholarship is awarded one time.

Eligibility Requirements:
Students must meet the following criteria:

• Be in their final year at a community college, preparing to transfer and/or graduate, while pursuing an undergraduate degree in design, illustration, or digital media disciplines.
  OR

• Be a junior or senior at a four-year college/university, currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in design, illustration, or digital media disciplines.
  AND

• Belonging to a group traditionally underrepresented in the design industry. (Such as, but not limited to, individuals of marginalized gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or who is neurodivergent or differently-abled. 

Please note: The Human Makes + AIGA STL Diverse Voices in Design Scholarship will be awarded to the selected applicant during the AIGA Student Conference, held February 21-22, 2025. The winner will be invited to attend the conference at no cost. Attendance at the Saturday morning session at Atomic in the Grove is requested to receive the award. 

For questions, contact AIGA St. Louis Student Conference Chair

Upload Resume
Submit a resume highlighting any leadership positions, extracurricular involvement, awards and honors, community service, volunteer work, and professional experience.

Education Information
At what school and program are you currently enrolled? What is your expected graduation date?

Identity
Please share which marginalized group(s) you are a member of. Please note, this information will be kept confidential unless you permit us to share it.

  ___ Marginalized gender, gender identity, or expression, such as female, intersex, transgender, non-binary or others
  ___ Marginalized sexual orientation
  ___ Minority race or ethnicity (those considered minorities in the United States)
  ___ Neurodivergent, such as with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, or other neurological difference
  ___ Differently-abled, or with a physical or psychological disability

Essay
In 500 words or less, tell us about a project in your portfolio that reflects what you aim to contribute as a designer or illustrator, and if applicable, how your marginalized identity is related.

Portfolio
Submit 3 of your best design works with descriptions of the work, objective, and your role. These can include print, interactive, motion graphics, or 3D works (e.g., brochures, packaging design, etc.). If you are an AIGA member, you may use the AIGA portfolio site, or you may choose any other portfolio hosting platform. Provide a link or a series of links to the website or individual web pages showcasing the three works online.