PAVE's 30th Anniversary Celebration Continues with Launch of All-New Shop! Scholarship

As PAVE Global celebrates 30 years of mentorship, inspiration, and connection we are thrilled to launch the first of several new student programs for 2023!

In partnership Shop! Association, we are pleased to announce the launch of the all-new Shop! Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes and supports leadership potential in Interior Design, Retail Design, Hospitality Design, Visual Merchandising, Architecture, UX Design, Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, and similar areas of study with the opportunity to attend Shop! Marketplace 2023 in Austin, TX, or receive a $1,000 scholarship*. ​ Shop! Marketplace 2023 will be the premier boutique trade fair committed to elevating the in-store experience, presented by the Shop! Association in partnership with VMSD and SmartWork Media, this three-day event will take place April 25-27, 2023, at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, TX. Retailers, brand owners, and design professionals from across the globe will be inspired by the education, networking, and discovery of the latest curated products, services, and innovations impacting the future of consumer experience. This is a must-attend opportunity to connect with industry peers in a uniquely sophisticated and experiential setting.

The PAVE Scholarship Program, now in its thirteenth year, provides financial assistance to students in educational programs preparing them for careers related to the design and creation of consumer environments, 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 $242,00 in financial aid grants and scholarships in the past five years.​

Learn more and apply for the Shop! Scholarship at www.paveglobal.org/shopscholarship by Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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About Shop! Association

Shop! Association is the global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience and is the catalyst for progressive evolution in retail. Shop! represents companies and affiliates worldwide from 25 countries. The association brings value to the global retail marketplace through connecting, networking, research and education programs, events, and industry awards while offering business-focused content, support, and resources to retailers, brands, designers, producers, and suppliers. (www.shopassociation.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.

For more information, please visit www.paveglobal.org.