Graduate Scholarships and Assistantships
Scholarships
Incoming and returning students are eligible to be considered for institutional aid in the form of scholarships or grants. An application must be submitted each academic year for consideration. To be considered, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and/or meet the specific criteria defined by the scholarship and have no violations of the NYSID Student Code of Conduct.
It is expected that awarded students are enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) unless otherwise noted in the award descriptions.
Scholarships awards are determined by a committee appointed by the NYSID President.
DEADLINES FOR FIRST ROUND CONSIDERATION
New/first time students applying for fall: February 1
New/first time students applying for spring: November 1
Continuing/returning students: June 1
Nate Berkus Scholarship
Created in honor of Nate Berkus, a proponent of socially conscious charitable work and design, this scholarship is awarded to a student who is pursuing a course of study with a demonstrated emphasis on fellowship and improving the human condition through the built environment. The awardee must be a full-time junior or senior in the undergraduate BFA program or a MFA graduate student.
Assistantships
All Graduate Assistantships are merit based meaning students must have at least a 3.0 GPA to be considered. Eligible students will receive an invitation to participate in the application process.
Barbara Bernie Scholarship
Barbara Bernie was a NYSID alumna who generously dedicated a part of her estate to create this endowed scholarship fund. Barbara helped design the NYSID color course with our college’s founder Sherrill Whiton. She taught color courses and served as the school registrar for several years. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student.
Keith Bjes Scholarship
Keith Bjes attended NYSID to pursue a second career in interior design. This fund was endowed in his memory by friends and classmates after his passing in 2007. The scholarship is awarded to a student (undergraduate or graduate) who follows in his footsteps by undertaking a second career in interior design.
rOSLYN & pETER bRANDT sCHOLARSHIP
Peter and Roslyn Brandt were beloved members of the NYSID community. Peter, was a Vice President and Managing Principal of Gensler’s New York office. He joined the NYSID faculty in 1987 and retired July 2013. Roslyn’s prolific and groundbreaking career included working at Gensler and HOK before opening her own firm. The scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing graduate studies.
Sheila Chapline Scholarship
This scholarship was created to honor Sheila Chapline for her more than 45 years of outstanding service to the NYSID community. It is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student to encourage the study of interior design.
The Ruben de Saavedra Scholarship
Ruben de Saavedra graduated from the New York School of Interior Design and was a longtime faculty member. The head of Ruben de Saavedra Inc. for 30 years, he was known primarily for his residential work for clients in Italy, Brazil, and the United States. This endowed scholarship was established by friends and family in memory of the designer in 1990. It is awarded to an outstanding MFA student who demonstrates exceptional talent and commitment to design.
Beatrice Gneses Scholarship
Endowed by Beatrice Gneses this scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student coming from Massachusetts to New York for pursuit of their education.
The Mark Hampton Scholarship
Mark Hampton was an interior designer whose relaxed traditionalism was embraced by America's stylish elite, making him a celebrated symbol of gracious living for decades. The scholarship was endowed by friends in memory of the designer in 1999 and is awarded to an exceptional MFA candidate with a 3.25 GPA or better.
iNGE hECKEL sCHOLARSHIP
After serving on the Board of Trustees, Inge Heckel was NYSID President from 1996 to 2008. She currently services as Trustee Emerita. As NYSID’s first graduate program was established during her tenure, this award is given to a student pursuing graduate studies.
Harold and Gisele Jaffe Scholarship
Harold Jaffe was a long-time member of the NYSID faculty, noted appraiser and friend of the college. Together with his wife, Gisele, he created this scholarship to support the education of undergraduate or graduate students who show exceptional promise and creativity.
Larry Kravet Memorial Scholarship
Endowed by friends and family in memory of Larry Kravet, the decorative home furnishing pioneer and innovator as well as husband of Utta Kravet for 68 years, this scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates strong creativity using fabrics. The awardee must be a full-time junior or senior in the undergraduate BFA program or 3rd year MFA graduate student.
Utta Kravet Memorial Scholarship
Endowed by friends and family in memory of Utta Kravet, the “spark” behind the Kravet Inc. and wife of Larry Kravet for 68 years, this scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates a deep knowledge of design history and the decorative arts. The awardee must be a full-time junior or senior in the undergraduate BFA program or 3rd year MFA graduate student.
The Jean Chisholm Lindsey Scholarship
This endowed scholarship, created in 2000 in honor and memory of alumnus Jean Chisholm Lindsey, is awarded to an exceptional MFA candidate.
dIANE tRAMONTANO Scholarship
In memory of Diane Tramontano, a 1990 NYSID Graduate, this scholarship was established by her mother Delores Tramontano, and is awarded on a merit basis to a female, full-time student in either the undergraduate or graduate program.
Rooms with a View Scholarship
Generously supported by Rooms with A View (RWAV) the premier Fairfield County CT design showcase founded by the legendary designer Albert Hadley, this scholarship is awarded to a student interested in residential design and is a full-time junior or senior in the BFA program or a 3rd year MFA graduate student.
Schumacher scholarship for equity and inclusion
Endowed by F. Schumacher & Co., this scholarship was established as a means to continue actively diversifying the interior design industry and encouraging an ever-widening rage of voices with it. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student from a population historically underrepresented in the field of design and who shows exceptional promise for making great contributions to the interior design industry. Recipients may also have an opportunity for consideration for a mentorship program with Schumacher.
The Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible by the annual gifts and grants of NYSID Alumni who want to help, encourage and inspire undergraduate or graduate students to prepare for rewarding careers in interior design.
President's Merit Scholarship
This intuitional scholarship is awarded to incoming students (undergraduate or graduate) who show exceptional potential in the study of interior design.
Chairman's Merit Scholarship
This intuitional scholarship is awarded to continuing students (undergraduate or graduate) who show exceptional potential in the study of interior design.
Graduate Trustee Scholarship
This endowed scholarship fund was established by the trustees of the college to encourage and support the completion of Master’s degree programs.
NYSID Diversity Scholarship
In an effort to promote diversity, equity and inclusiveness, NYSID established a Diversity Scholarship Fund in June 2020. The fund supports talented students who are traditionally and historically underrepresented in interior design programs and the profession at large. The scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs.
NYSID Grant
This intuitional grant is awarded on merit and/or need and merit. Students can be studying on a full or part time basis in, undergraduate or graduate programs.
NYSID Education Grant
This intuitional grant is a need-based award. Students can be studying on a full or part time basis in, undergraduate or graduate programs.
NYSID Assistantship
NYSID Assistantship eligibility is merit based and provides the recipient the opportunity to earn a stipend for the academic year depending on the amount of the award. In return for this stipend, the graduate assistant agrees to carry out work assignments in an academic or administrative department of the college for a specified number of hours per week depending upon the award.