Scholarships, Bursary, and Prizes

Over the last 20 years, our scholarships programs have supported the education of emerging design talent, with nearly $200,000 being awarded in the last year alone. Gensler offers several different programs in the U.S. annually for architecture and interior design students, and one U.K. Bursary.

GENSLER OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP + DESIGN CHALLENGE (US)

The Gensler Opportunity Scholarship + Design Challenge work to break down the barriers of entering the architectural profession and provide opportunities for all students. These scholarships award students enrolled in U.S. not-for-profit architecture programs with academic tuition scholarships, micro-scholarships for books and materials, and opportunities for summer internships. Scholarships available amount to $60,000.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a NAAB accredited architecture program
• Begin the final year of your program in Fall 2026
• Meet additional requirements based on the scholarship applied for; see details

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BRINKMANN SCHOLARSHIP + DESIGN CHALLENGE (US)

The Brinkmann Scholarship was established as a memorial to Don Brinkmann, an inspirational and gifted interior designer who personified the essence of design, vision, and leadership. In this spirit, the Brinkmann Scholarship awards students enrolled in U.S. not-for-profit interior design programs with academic scholarships and opportunities for summer internships.

Eligible students must be:

• Enrolled in an interior design program

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DIVERSITY IN DESIGN BURSARY + PRIZES (UK)

We are committed to creating a just, anti-racist future within our organisation and beyond. While statements are important, it is action that will create lasting change. The Diversity in Design programme supports under-represented and ethnic minority architecture students at some of the U.K.’s top universities with one £10,000 bursary and multiple micro-prizes ranging from £500-£2,500.

Eligible applicants must:

• Identify as an under-represented ethnic minority
• Be enrolled in an architecture programme in the United Kingdom
• Additional requirements based on the bursary or prize applied for, see Submission Guidelines for more information

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HEAR FROM OUR PAST WINNERS

Each year, Gensler reviews submissions and invites a select group of finalists to submit a video to creatively introduce themselves to the jury and present their work. Meet some of our recent winners in the videos below.