The 5th annual VMSD Scholarship + Experience recognizes and supports leadership potential in the Interior Design, Retail Design, Hospitality Design, Visual Merchandising, Architecture, UX Design, Engineering, and Product Design fields through a $1,500 scholarship plus an invitation to attend the 2024 International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) in Providence, Rhode Island, this October with airfare, hotel, and daily per diem covered—a prize package totaling $4,500 for this year’s recipient.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
THE AWARD
Student applicants will be judged blindly by a panel of industry professionals. One student will be selected to receive:
– A $1,500 Scholarship
– Expenses will be covered (airfare, hotel, and per diem according to gsa.gov rates) for the recipient to attend the International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) in Providence, Rhode Island, October 22-23, 2025.
***Total Prize Package Value – $4,500***
