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Connecting students to industry through mentorship, experience, and financial support.

PAVE Global supports students pursuing careers in design by connecting education with industry. Through scholarships, competitions, awards and recognition, professional development, and real-world exposure, we help students explore what’s possible and take their next step with confidence.

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Financial support paired with real industry exposure to help students move forward with confidence.

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Black and white portrait of Yanira Rivas smiling against a purple background with Bergmeyer and PAVE Global logos, labeled 2026 scholarship winner.

Cal State Long Beach Student Yanira Rivas Named Recipient of the 2026 Bergmeyer Scholarship + Experience

Yanira Rivas, a junior Interior Design student at Cal State Long Beach, has been named the 2026 Bergmeyer Scholarship + Experience recipient. Selected for her thoughtful, human-centered approach to design, Rivas will receive a $6,000 scholarship and participate in an immersive mentorship at Bergmeyer’s Boston headquarters.

Apr 293 min read

Retail Design Experience immerses student in industry

Jenny Bae Huggon, a fourth-year Interior Design student at Sheridan College, deepened her interest in a retail design career after a European experience awarded by PAVE Global and euro a go go.

Apr 224 min read

Adrianna Kimmitt, 2026 Shop! Scholarship + Experience winner from the Savannah College of Art and Design, pictured alongside the Shop! Association and PAVE Global Scholarship Program logos.

SCAD Student Adrianna Kimmitt Named Recipient of the 2026 Shop! Scholarship + Experience

PAVE Global and Shop! Association name Adrianna Kimmitt, a senior Graphic Design student at SCAD, as the recipient of the 2026 Shop! Scholarship + Experience, awarded to one student pursuing a career in retail, hospitality, or consumer environment design.

Apr 173 min read

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Resources for Students

Tools and resources to help you prepare, explore career paths, and take your next step in the design industry.

Job Board

Explore internships and early-career roles across the consumer environments industry, shared by firms, brands, and partners actively hiring emerging talent.
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Next Step by PAVE

A student-focused professional development series offering structured guidance on career paths, skill-building, and navigating the transition from education into professional practice. Explore Next Step by PAVE >

Industry Conversations + Events

Student-accessible talks, tours, and events that provide real-world exposure to design practice and opportunities to connect with professionals across the industry.
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Past Student Programs

Explore past scholarships, competitions, and recognition programs to better understand the range of opportunities PAVE offers throughout the year.
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Supporting the Next Generation of Designers

PAVE Global supports students pursuing careers in design by connecting education with industry through real people, real experiences, and real opportunity. From scholarships and competitions to recognition programs and professional development, our work helps students build confidence, gain exposure, and take meaningful steps toward professional practice.