Membership Scholarship Application
IIDA Northland is proud to offer a Membership Reimbursement Scholarship designed to recognize and reward active participation within our chapter. Through this scholarship, eligible new and renewing members who contribute their time, talents, and engagement to IIDA Northland may apply for reimbursement of their membership dues.
This investment in our members helps cultivate future leaders, strengthen chapter involvement, and support a thriving professional community.
How it Works
Scholarship applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Board of Directors. Recipients are expected to actively participate in IIDA Northland during their scholarship year – through committee work, program attendance, or other contributions to our chapter’s success.
Please note: All personal information submitted will remain private and will only be shared with board members directly involved in the review process.
Eligibility
Open to individuals in the interior design industry
Applicants do not need to be current or past IIDA members
Requirements
Membership type and fee amount requested (review IIDA HQ for current rates)
A brief (up to one page) description of your motivation to apply and how you plan to engage with IIDA Northland
A letter of recommendation from a current IIDA member
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
Past involvement with IIDA Northland (priority given to volunteers and members in good standing)
Strength of the recommendation letter from a current IIDA member
Demonstrated commitment to active participation during the scholarship year
Alignment between requested membership type and fee structure
Names will be removed from applications during review to ensure fairness.