IIDA Mid-America is excited to offer a student scholarship for Fall 2026.

Scholarship

2026 Winner:

Sammie Skinner
3rd Year Interior Design Student
Kansas State University

IIDA Mid-America Chapter Scholarship

We’re proud to support the next generation of designers with our Fall 2026 Student Scholarship. To be eligible, you must:

  • Be an IIDA Mid-America student member in good standing

  • Be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design or interior architecture

  • Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for the Fall 2026 semester

  • Have completed at least three years in your program prior to Fall 2026

Scholarship recipients are selected by the IIDA Mid-America Board of Directors. Applications are judged on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership. If you’ve received this scholarship before, you’re welcome (and encouraged!) to reapply. Any student who completes the application and meets the requirements will be considered.

Payment of Scholarships:

Checks payable to the student are issued in August for the fall semester. Checks will be distributed at an awards ceremony hosted by the Kansas City Architectural Foundation.

  • February 7th - Applications open

  • April 11th - Application deadline

  • By May 30th - Scholarship winner is notified

  • Early-to-Mid August - Reception for scholarship winner and family where student receives their scholarship check. (not required for winner)

Application Closed