Hollywood, Fla. (July 2, 2024)— PAVE Global, in partnership with experience agency ChangeUp, is proud to announce the launch of the Inaugural ChangeUp Scholarship + Experience. This exciting new program aims to recognize and nurture leadership potential in students pursuing degrees in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Interior Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or Architecture.
The ChangeUp Scholarship + Experience offers a unique combination of financial support, professional mentorship, and industry exposure. The selected recipient will receive:
A $2,500 scholarship to be applied directly towards tuition or other applicable schooling costs
40 hours of in-person mentoring at ChangeUp's Miamisburg, OH office, on a mutually agreed-upon date
An invitation to attend the 2024 PAVE Gala in New York City as a guest of ChangeUp
Ryan Brazelton, Chief Creative Officer at ChangeUp, expressed enthusiasm for the program stating, “ChangeUp is thrilled to announce our inaugural scholarship with PAVE, dedicated to fostering the future of design. We remain committed to empowering the next generation of designers by providing resources and opportunities for students to explore and develop their careers."
This initiative underscores PAVE Global's commitment to fostering the next generation of retail design talent and ChangeUp's dedication to creating experiences that make people feel, think, and act differently.
Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in a Bachelor's or Master's program within the United States, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate a keen interest in pursuing a career in retail environments, including restaurants.
The application process requires the submission of a letter of explanation, a project folio, and a current transcript. All materials must be submitted through Submittable by Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
For more information about the scholarship and application process, please visit www.paveglobal.org/changeup.
About ChangeUp
ChangeUp is an award-winning experience agency designing for the moments where brands and customers meet. We develop brand-led experiences that create change for businesses through strategy, brand design, store design, and architecture. We drive change for fast-moving brands, from startups to the F500, working with clients including Panera Bread, Panda Express, KIA, Trek, Baskin-Robbins, Wawa, Jimmy John’s, and Discount Tire. We believe change is not a risk, it’s the answer. Learn more at www.changeupinc.com.
About PAVE Global
Founded in 1992 as The Planning and Visual Education Partnership, PAVE Global is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, with all proceeds benefitting PAVE’s educational programs. The organization enables young talent to build successful careers designing and creating consumer environments. Our vision is to cultivate relationships with students, educators, and the design industry through financial assistance, top-industry thinking, inspiration, and mentorship.
For more information, please visit www.paveglobal.org.
About the PAVE Scholarship Program
The PAVE Scholarship Program, now in its fourteenth year, provides financial assistance to students in educational programs preparing them for careers in the retail environments industry, including but not limited to careers in retail design, visual merchandising, interior design, architecture, product design, UX design, graphic design, and industrial design.
PAVE was developed to help ensure a future talent pool for the industry by eliminating barriers to studying in these fields. The funds assist students who are experiencing financial difficulties that may prevent them from continuing school. PAVE has awarded students over $216,000 in financial grants and scholarships in the past five years.
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