2025 ChangeUp Scholarship + Experience
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The Second Annual ChangeUp Scholarship + Experience recognizes and supports leadership potential in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Interior Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or Architecture students through a $2,500 scholarship*, 40 hours of in-person mentoring at the ChangeUp Miamisburg, OH office**, and an invitation to attend the 27th Annual PAVE Gala on December 11th in New York City as a guest of ChangeUp.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025
ABOUT CHANGEUP
At ChangeUp, we create experiences that make people feel, think, and act differently. We are an independent, award-winning agency that believes change is not a risk; it is the answer.
Our tailored solutions address clients’ unique challenges and opportunities, ranging from launching a refreshed brand identity to rolling out scalable band environments.
Services include: Strategy & Innovation, Brand Design, Brand Environments, and Architecture & Engineering
Find out more about us here!
SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
THE AWARD
ChangeUp will hand-select one student through a blind review to be recognized as the recipient of this scholarship.
One student will be selected to receive the following:
- A $2,500 Scholarship*
- 40 hours of in-person mentoring** with ChangeUp at our Miamisburg, OH office within your chosen discipline (expenses for office visit covered)
- Expenses will be covered (airfare, hotel, event tickets, and per diem of $75/day) for the recipient to attend the 27th Annual PAVE Gala on December 11, 2025, in New York City where they will be recognized amongst their peers and industry professionals and have the opportunity to network and make new connections.
* Award sent directly to therecipient's institution, to be applied directly towards tuition or other applicable schooling costs.
**The in-person learning experience will occur on a mutually agreed-upon date.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
- Student must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's/Graduate program working toward a degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Interior Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or Architecture, with an interest in pursuing a career in retail environments (including restaurants).
- Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Student must be a full-time student, enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
- Student must be located and studying within the United States.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following items must be included in your application for your request to be considered.
- Letter of Explanation (Max. 800 words): The letter should address why you have an interest in retail and what you envision for the future of retail.
- Project Folio (10 pages minimum): Highlighting student-based or professional projects that you’ve worked on (include explanations of your involvement/responsibilities with the project and programs used).
- Must include a copy of your current transcript (official or unofficial).
- Applications and supporting documents must be submitted through Submittable.
- All applications must be received by Friday, October 3, 2025, by 11:59 PM Eastern/8:59 PM Pacific to be considered.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Friday, October 3, 2025, before 11:59 PM Eastern/8:59 PM Pacific
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please contact the team at PAVE by email at info@paveglobal.org
ABOUT THE PAVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The PAVE Global Scholarship Program, now in its fifteenth year, provides financial assistance to students in educational programs preparing them for careers related to the design and creation of consumer environments. Since its inception, PAVE has helped reduce barriers for students to continue their studies, providing over $251,600 in financial aid, grants, and scholarships in the last five years.