AIGA WorldStudio D×D Scholarship Program
In 2024, D×D united with Worldstudio Foundation and AIGA to advance this groundbreaking scholarship program. Established in 1995 to address the lack of diversity in the creative professions, the program is celebrating its 30th year of supporting and championing equity, while nurturing tomorrow's socially conscious design leaders.
Left: Work by Elizabeth Sarpong | College Freshman, Joliet Junior College
Right: Work by Blanquita Sullivan | Graduate Student, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Left: Work by Kofi Bazzell-Smith | Graduate Student, University of Illinois
Right: Work by Juanita Sumo | College Sophomore, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
For three decades, the AIGA Worldstudio Scholarship Program has transformed the design landscape by championing diverse perspectives.
More than 835 students have received scholarships
Over $1.4 million invested in creative futures
Now residing at DxD, the AIGA Worldstudio DxD Scholarship Program harnesses our coalition’s strength to empower tomorrow's change-makers today.
Left: Work by Tanaya Henson | College Sophomore, Rhode Island School of Design
Center: Work by Jordan Bethea | College Senior, Thomas Jefferson University
Right: Work by Angira Denisova | College Freshman, Savannah College of Art and Design
Scholarships CLosed until 2026
2025 applications are now closed. Matriculated college or university students, or high school students entering a program in 2026 will be eligible for the 2026/2027 scholarship opening next year.
COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Including graphic and visual design, interaction design, game design, motion graphics
ILLUSTRATION
Including animation and computer animation
Photography
2025–2026 WINNERS
We are excited to announce this year's winners! To learn more, check out our announcement.
2025–2026 Jurors
Meet this year's jurors. This program would not be possible without their time and commitment.
HELP US CELEBRATE 30 YEARS!
Join the high-impact legacy of empowering diverse creative voices by funding a scholarship in your or your organization’s name or by underwriting a new design category to expand the program’s scope. Your investment will not only help a young person get one step closer to their dream profession. It will help build a more inclusive, creative future for an entire industry. For information about becoming a donor or industry/organizational partner, contact hello@dxd.design.
