GIA Excellence in Student Design Awards
Scholarship Sponsored by International Housewares Association
The IHA created its Student Design Competition in 1993 to invigorate the housewares industry with the fresh ideas of top student designers and to encourage young talent to consider careers in the housewares business. Now in its 31st year, IHA’s competition is unique in the U.S. as the longest-running, industry-sponsored, merit-recognition program for industrial design students.
Who can enter?
Undergraduate and graduate industrial design students enrolled in a degree-granting program at any university in North America or other countries may enter. Spring 2024 graduates are eligible if the project was completed before graduation. A student may enter more than one project. Team projects are allowed. If a team project is selected as a winner, IHA pays for travel for one student and the team splits the cash award.
What are the prizes?
- Judges allocate $12,000 in cash prizes. An additional $3,000 is donated to the winners’ schools.
- Winning projects are displayed at The Inspired Home Show
- Winners receive travel, per diems and lodging for five nights. If a winner is from a school outside North America, IHA pays for travel from a U.S. location. Winners must be available for the exhibit and media.
- Winners will be notified by phone by January 31, 2025.
- Honorable Mentions receive a small cash award. They are not required to attend the Show. Honorable Mentions are included in media information.