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PAVE Global Expands Scholarships and Awards in 2025, Doubling Down on Support for Students, Educators and Young Professionals

PAVE delivers on its 2024 Gala promise, awarding over $120,000 in scholarships and support this year


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PAVE Global is proud to announce a significant expansion of its scholarship and award programs for 2025, fulfilling the promise made at the 2024 PAVE Gala to direct every dollar raised back into student initiatives. Thanks to the generosity of our community and partners, PAVE is more than doubling its impact, with increased awards for students, educators, and young professionals worldwide.


Highlights of the 2025 program expansion include:


  • Scholarship + Experience Programs:

    • The Bish Creative POP Scholarship + Experience, originally announced as a $3,500 scholarship, has been increased to $6,000, plus a 5-day mentorship at Bish Creative in Chicago and Gala attendance and travel.

    • The ChangeUp Scholarship + Experience, originally announced as a $2,500 scholarship, has been increased to $5,000, along with 40 hours of in-person mentoring at ChangeUp’s Ohio studio and Gala attendance and travel.

    • The VMSD Scholarship + Experience, originally announced as a $1,500 scholarship, has been increased to $3,000, plus travel and attendance at the International Retail Design Conference (IRDC).


  • The Inspired by Design: PAVE Student Visionary Award: Originally introduced as a single award, the program will now honor three students in 2025, each receiving a $10,000 prize package that includes a $7,500 cash prize, a $1,000 grant to their school, and Gala attendance and travel.


  • Educator of the Year Award: The educator grant has been doubled to $3,000, with an additional $1,500 going to the recipient’s school. The honoree also receives Gala attendance and travel.


  • PAVE Gala T-Shirt Design Challenge: This year’s challenge will continue to award two $1,000 winners, and for the first time, we will also recognize two $500 runners-up.


  • 17th Annual Rising Star Award: To ensure that every finalist can be celebrated in person, PAVE has added a new travel stipend of up to $1,000 for each of the three finalists to attend the Gala.


  • Student Aid Program: Already announced earlier this year, PAVE doubled its Student Aid grants, supporting 30 students worldwide with $1,000 awards, up from 15 in 2024.


Additional scholarships, mentorship initiatives, and awards—yet to be announced—will also see increases this year, further amplifying PAVE’s commitment to investing in the next generation of talent.


“At last year’s Gala, we promised that every dollar raised would go right back into elevating student programs,” said Dash Nagel, Executive Director of PAVE Global. “This year, we’re delivering on that promise in a big way. By doubling and expanding awards, we’re ensuring that more students and educators receive the resources, recognition, and opportunities they need to thrive.”

The expanded awards will be celebrated at the 2025 PAVE Gala, taking place on December 11th at Guastavino’s in New York City.


For more information on scholarships, awards, and opportunities, visit www.paveglobal.org.

 


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.


Learn more at www.paveglobal.org.

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