INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP
Undergraduate Scholarships
The Alumni Scholar Award
This scholarship is awarded from an annual giving program supported by NYSID alumni.
Design Industry Guild Fund
These scholarships are awarded from an annual giving program and supported by individuals and corporations in the design world to encourage the next generation of interior design professionals.
Barbara Bernie Scholarship
Barbara Bernie was NYSID alumna who generously dedicated a part of her estate to create this endowed scholarship fund. It is awarded to a full-time student with demonstrated need and a passion to become part of the interior design profession.
Geoffrey Bradfield Scholarship
This scholarship can be used to support the studies of an international student in an undergraduate degree program and can be awarded on a need or merit basis. To the degree practicable, preference would be given to a student from South Africa.
Ruth Burt Scholarship
This scholarship supports the education of a student in an undergraduate degree program who shows exceptional promise and creativity.
Sheila Chapline Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed to honor Sheila Chapline for more than 45 years of outstanding service. It is awarded to a student to encourage the study of interior design.
The J. T. Collins Scholarships
This fund was endowed in honor of alumna Judith T. Collins to award scholarships to mature women who undertake a second career in interior design. Students can be matriculated in either the AAS or BFA program. If the student maintains full-time status and good academic standing, the scholarship can be continued through the completion of her degree.
Inez Croom Memorial Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is awarded to an outstanding applicant intending to pursue the BFA degree.
Murray Bartlett Douglas Scholarship
Endowed in her honor by Brunschwig & Fils, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding applicant intending to pursue the BFA degree.
Albert Hadley Scholarships
These endowed scholarships are intended to help students fulfill their dream of becoming interior design professionals and are awarded to students pursuing the BFA degree.
The McMillen Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in honor of the firm’s 75th anniversary by Brunschwig & Fils. It is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the first two years of study to encourage completion of the BFA program.
Charlotte Moss Scholarship
This endowed scholarship supports the education of a student in a degree program with demonstrated need and a passion to become part of the interior design profession.
LaVerne Neil Memorial Scholarship
LaVerne Neil was a NYSID alumna who graciously dedicated part of her estate to create this endowed scholarship fund. To be eligible, a recipient must be a full-time junior or senior in the BFA program and maintain good academic standing.
Elizabeth Nesbitt Shean Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed by Michael Nesbitt and his family in memory of his sister, a NYSID alumna. It is awarded to a full-time student entering the Basic Interior Design program.
Karl Springer Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established by a bequest from the late designer and is awarded to an outstanding full-time BFA candidate who demonstrates exceptional talent and commitment to the profession.
Trustee Scholarship
This endowed scholarship fund was established by the trustees of the college to encourage and support the completion of the BFA degree through part-time study.
Sherrill Whiton Memorial Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is named for the founder of NYSID and supports the education of a student in a degree program who shows exceptional promise in interior design.
Graduate Fellowships
The Rubén de Saavedra Fellowship
This endowed fellowship was established by friends and family of the world-renowned interior designer, NYSID graduate, and faculty member. It is awarded to an outstanding MFA candidate who demonstrates exceptional talent and commitment to the profession.
The Jean Chisholm Lindsey Fellowship
This endowed fellowship, created in honor of alumna Jean Chisholm Lindsey, is awarded to an exceptional student in the MFA program. The fellowship is renewable in the second year, provided the student maintains good academic standing.
The Mark Hampton Fellowships
These fellowships were endowed by friends of the designer and are awarded annually to exceptional students in the MFA program. The fellowship is renewable in the second year provided the student maintains good academic standing.
Trustee Fellowships
This fund was created by the Board of Trustees for exceptional students in the MFA program. The fellowship is renewable in the second year provided the student maintains good academic standing.
