Design Thinking Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by American Graphics Institute

Below is a clearer, teacher-friendly summary of the American Graphics Institute (AGI) scholarships—what they are, who can apply, how to apply, and the important rules and deadlines. Read carefully and follow each instruction when you prepare your submission.

What AGI offers
- Multiple scholarships each year to promote design thinking and digital design skills across fields.
- Scholarships are available to students in accredited U.S. post‑secondary programs and to students enrolled in AGI certificate programs.

The two main scholarships

1) Design Thinking Scholarship
- Award: $1,000.
- Who can apply: Part‑time or full‑time students enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university (degree‑granting program) at the time of application.
- Purpose: To encourage the use of design thinking across disciplines and careers.
- Deadline and timing: Deadline is July 31. The scholarship is awarded on an annual cycle; submissions are considered for the next available award.
- How to apply: Submit an online essay of 500–1,500 words describing how design thinking or digital design tools will affect you and your career choice. The essay title must reflect that focus.

2) AGI Training Scholarship
- Award: $500.
- Who can apply: Students enrolled in (or scheduled to be enrolled in) AGI Certificate programs at the time of application.
- Purpose: To support learning of digital design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and how those skills will advance your career.
- How to apply: Submit an online essay of 500–1,500 words about how digital design tools will contribute to your career. You may choose your own essay title; it must reflect how one or more digital design tools will contribute to your career.

How to submit
- All scholarship entries are submitted online through the American Graphics Institute scholarship page. Follow the application form and upload your essay as directed.

General eligibility and rules (read these closely)
- For the Design Thinking Scholarship, you must be enrolled in an accredited two‑ or four‑year degree program in the United States at the time you apply.
- Only one scholarship application per person is allowed during each scholarship period.
- Applicants must be U.S. legal residents or hold a valid student visa.
- A completed scholarship application form is required for entry.
- The scholarship is void where prohibited by law.
- Winners are decided exclusively by the American Graphics Institute scholarship committee.
- Winners are notified approximately two weeks after the submission deadline. (Historically, notifications have been sent in mid‑January and mid‑September for specific cycles.)

Final note
All applications are subject to the full terms and conditions of the scholarship program. If you’re thinking of applying, start your essay early, make your title clear and focused, and double‑check that you meet the eligibility requirements before submitting. Good luck—use this as an opportunity to show how design thinking fits into your future plans.