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 diversity while nurturing tomorrow's socially conscious design leaders.

Work by Elizabeth Sarpong | College Freshman, Joliet Junior College

Work by Blanquita Sullivan | Graduate Student, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

Left: Work by Elizabeth Sarpong | College Freshman, Joliet Junior College
Right: Work by Blanquita Sullivan | Graduate Student, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

Work by Juanita Sumo | College Sophomore, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Work by Kofi Bazzell-Smith | Graduate Student, University of Illinois

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.

Work by Tanaya Henson | College Sophomore, Rhode Island School of Design

Work by Jordan Bethea | College Senior, Thomas Jefferson University

Work by Angira Denisova | College Freshman, Savannah College of Art and Design

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

2024–2025 WINNERS

We are excited to announce this year's winners! To learn more, check out our announcement.

Recipient
School
Year
Award
Kayin Bann

Illustration

Rhode Island School of Design
Freshman
Award Winner
Audeep Cariens

Communication Design

Washington University in St. Louis
Junior
Award Winner
Camille Gonzalez

Communication Design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Grad Student
Award Winner
Tori Hong

Illustration

Rhode Island School of Design
Grad Student
Award Winner
Melike Kara

Illustration

Pratt Institute
Freshman
Award Winner
Xena Keo

Communication Design

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Senior
Award Winner
Aleya Knight-Jackson

Communication Design

University of Cincinnati
Sophomore
Award Winner
Neha Marina

Communication Design

Parsons School of Design
Junior
Award Winner
Xelestial Moreno-Luz

Photography

University Of California, San Diego
Grad Student
Award Winner
Kia Pooler

Photography

American Film Institute
Grad Student
Award Winner
Aspen Wood

Illustration

Cleveland Institute of Art
Freshman
Award Winner
Gabo Azurdia

Photography

Lesley university
Senior
Honorable Mention
Tyrone Evans Clark

Communication Design

Full Sail, LLC
Junior
Honorable Mention
Zachary Deocadiz

Communication Design

Harvard Graduate School of Design
Grad Student
Honorable Mention
Elizabeth Sarpong

Photography

Joliet Junior College
Sophomore
Honorable Mention
Mayta Vizcarra Wood

Illustration

Institute of American Indian Arts
Sophomore
Honorable Mention
JOIN US

HELP US CELEBRATE 30 YEARS! 

Join the high-impact legacy of empowering diverse creative voices by funding a scholarship in your or our company’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 set 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 info@dxd.design.

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