The PAVE Scholarship Program, now in its eleventh year, provides financial assistance to students in educational programs preparing them for careers in the retail environments industry, including but not limited to careers in retail design, visual merchandising, interior design, architecture, and industrial design.
PAVE was developed to help ensure a future talent pool for the industry by eliminating barriers to studying in these fields. The funds assist students who are experiencing financial difficulties that may prevent them from continuing school. PAVE has awarded students with over $231,500 in financial grants and scholarships in the past three years.
The VMSD Scholarship recognizes and supports leadership potential in Interior Design, Retail Design, Hospitality Design, Visual Merchandising, UX Design, Architecture, Engineering and Product Design. The recipient of this scholarship will have the choice of attending IRDC 2021 in Denver, Colorado - September 21-22 (registration, airfare, hotel and per diem covered) or receiving a $1,000 Scholarship.
Presented annually by VMSD magazine, the International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) is a one-of-a-kind conference that delivers two full days of education and design dialogue centered on the newest best practices, emerging opportunities and fresh strategies for engaging shoppers, maximizing resources, and rethinking the retail experience.
Student must be a 3rd or 4th year student or equivalent (graduation date must be after Dec. 2021) All applications must be received by Sunday, July 18, 2021 by 11:59pm Eastern to be considered.