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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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Inspired by Design: PAVE Student Visionary Award

What it is: An annual award recognizing one exceptional student whose innovative design thinking demonstrates the potential to shape the future of consumer environments. The recipient receives a $7,500 cash award, travel support to attend the PAVE Gala in New York City, national industry recognition, and a $1,250 award for their school, department, or educator travel to the Gala.

Who it’s for: Full-time undergraduate and graduate students studying design, architecture, visual merchandising, or related disciplines at institutions located in North America.

Deadline: October 21, 2026

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Quarterly Award

International Student of the Season Award

What it is: A quarterly award recognizing students who make an impact beyond their design work through leadership, mentorship, volunteerism, and service to their academic community. One recipient receives a $1,500 educational award and recognition across PAVE's platforms.

Who it’s for: Full-time college-level design students nominated by an educator.

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Deadline: November 30, 2026

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Student opportunities rotate throughout the year. If you don’t see the right fit today, new scholarships, competitions, recognition programs, and events launch regularly.

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Student News & Spotlights

Stay up to date on student opportunities, program launches, award announcements, and spotlight features from across the PAVE Global community.

PAVE Global Opens Applications for the 2026 Inspired by Design: PAVE Student Visionary Award

PAVE Global is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Inspired by Design: PAVE Student Visionary Award. Now in its fourth year, the award recognizes one exceptional student whose innovative design thinking has the potential to shape the future of consumer environments. The selected recipient will receive a $7,500 cash award, travel support to attend the 28th Annual PAVE Gala in New York City, national industry recognition, and an award for their school or educator.

Jul 12 min read

PAVE Global Introduces International Student of the Season Award, Recognizing Leadership Beyond Design

PAVE Global is proud to introduce the International Student of the Season: Emerging Designer Stewardship Award, a new quarterly recognition program celebrating students who make a meaningful impact beyond their design work. Nominated by educators, the award honors leadership, mentorship, community involvement, and service while providing a $1,500 educational award to one outstanding student each quarter.

Jun 182 min read

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

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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.