Award Programs


The deGraffenried Foundation focuses on creating award and scholarship programs for aspiring designers facing financial barriers. The organization promotes diversity and inclusion within the field and sponsors networking events with industry professionals to educate parents, teachers, and students about career opportunities in the ever-changing design industry.

Learn more about our current programs and recent award recipients below:

Connie Caldwell Summer Internship Award for syracuse university
degraffenried design scholarship for the national art honor society
deGraffenried Design Scholarship for oakmont regional high school