Award Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: May 1, 2023

The Elizabeth Olson Legacy Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in a four-year accredited interior design program within the United States. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement, design skill/professionalism, and personal statement.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Design Portfolio
Images & documentation from select projects showcasing your design skills & aesthetic.  Residential interior projects are preferred, but others will be accepted. Portfolios can be 8-12 pages and should include the following:

• • Interior floorplans
  • Elevations, sections, perspectives, 3-D renderings
  • Furnishings, fixtures, and equipment if applicable
  • Colors, materials & finishes
  • Portfolio Statement not to exceed 500 words describing elements and design solutions that relate to your portfolio projects.

2. Short Biographical & Personal Statement with Headshot
250 words or less bio describing you and a personal statement on why you chose to pursue the interior design industry.

3. Transcript 
An unofficial copy or alternate proof of enrollment will be accepted

4. Letter of Recommendation

SUBMISSION STANDARDS

• Labeling, notes, and all documentation must be clear and legible at both distant and magnified views.
• Documents should be free from spelling and grammatical errors.
• Projects may be hand-drawn, computer-generated, and/or a combination of both.

The Elizabeth Olson Legacy Scholarship is sponsored by Architectural Justice honoring one of the firm’s award-winning designers. Elizabeth passed away at age 61 from an aggressive form of brain cancer in March of 2021. She is greatly missed by her family, friends, and colleagues. Her elegance, intelligence, and subtle sense of humor were just a few of her great qualities. She had an impeccable eye for design and a true dedication to her craft. Elizabeth meticulously planned and executed her projects with a detailed focus on form, function, and appreciation for great design. Elizabeth would be happy knowing that her legacy will live on through students with the same passion for interior design.

If you have any questions please contact jellis@archjustice.com.