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Scholarship Information

About the Scholarship
Do you see the world through a unique lens? Are you a creative thinker who sees the art in everything around you? Do you believe in the power of great design? At BLDD Architects, we do. Why? Because Life Deserves Design! BLDD Architects is searching for students to recognize for their potential in contributing to the world of architecture, interior design or graphic design. 

Scholarship Awards

• up to $1,500 in scholarships
• up to $1,000 Best Of Show awarded to best overall application
• up to $500 Principals' Purchase Award

Scholarship Requirements

• The student applying must be a current high school senior at a BLDD school client in good standing. 
• The student must have a minimum 2.5/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 GPA. 
• The student must be in the top 40% of their class rank. 
• The student must have earned high school credit in 2D/3D art, graphic design, interior design or drafting. 
• The student must have been accepted into a university, college or certificate program in a field directly related to architecture, interior design or graphic design. 

Application Requirements

• Submit an original drawing, sketch, photograph or video that represents the theme: Because Life Deserves Design. 
• Submit an artist’s statement that explains how your original artwork represents the theme. 
• Submit an official copy of your high school transcripts. 
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or supervisor.
• Submit a copy of your acceptance letter from your intended university, college or certificate program of choice showing intentions of pursuing architecture, interior design or graphic design. 

Application Deadline 
All materials are due to BLDD Architects by March 31, 2023. Submit application by filling out the form below or mailing materials to BLDD Architects, ℅ Because Life Deserves Design Scholarship, 100 N. Merchant St., Decatur, IL 62523.

Scholarship Recipients
Recipients of the Because Life Deserves Design Scholarship agree to have their name, high school and their original drawing, sketch, photograph or video shared on the BLDD website, social media accounts and in a news release. 

School Districts
Scholarship funds will be awarded to the District as a charitable gift from BLDD Architects, and we request that the funds are distributed to the students though the District's foundation or scholarship program. 

Questions?
Contact BLDD Architects at hello@bldd.com.

NOTE
BLDD Architects reserves the right to award the scholarships as deemed appropriate by a selected panel of jurors. Additionally, BLDD Architects reserves the right to not award scholarships as the jurors see fit. 

"To Grip At Air" by Ella Smith of Eisenhower High School in Decatur, IL. 2021 Scholarship Award recipient and Best Of Show Winner.

"Self Portrait" by Valeria Crites of Williamsville-Sherman High School. 2020 Scholarship Award recipient and Best Of Show winner.

Scholarship Application Form