Scholarships for International Industrial Design Students

I'm considering studying industrial design abroad and would love to know about scholarships for international students in this field. Any insights into specific programs or institutions that support design students?

Certainly! Many institutions, both in the U.S. and globally, offer scholarships specifically intended for international students studying design.

The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), for instance, offers need-based scholarships for international students enrolled in various design fields, including Industrial Design. Scholarship recipients are determined by the student’s demonstrated financial need and their merits.

Another school is Carnegie Mellon University which offers the A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust Scholarship for international students. They consider all international undergraduate applicants automatically for this scholarship. However, the recipients are typically high-achieving students in programs such as Design and Architecture.

Similarly, Pratt Institute in Brooklyn provides a merit-based scholarship for its international design students, which includes those pursuing Industrial Design.

In the UK, the University of the Arts London offers several funding options for international students.

Parsons School of Design, part of The New School in NYC, offers a Dean's BFA Scholarship for international students which includes design majors. They base the award on a combination of financial need and academic merit.

Finally, it's a good idea to look into design-specific scholarships at the global level. The World Design Organization, for example, offers an Industrial Design Excellence Scholarship. This is an international scholarship for undergraduates studying industrial design.

To find the best fit for you, it's key to research each institution — taking note of factors such as the scholarship amounts, eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and renewal terms. Also, keep in mind that some of these scholarships are need-based, and you'll need to submit financial documents as part of your application. Best of luck on your scholarship search!