What is this program about?

The Thermador Diversity in Design Pipeline is an initiative to advance diversity in the design sector by supporting students from underrepresented communities through a national scholarship and mentorship program. In partnership with the Interior Design Society, the program will provide $10,000 tuition scholarships to (5) final-year college students as well as continued mentorship throughout the year from interior design professionals.  Additionally, recipients will receive IDS membership, access to trade events, and local and nationwide networking opportunities within the interior design community.  

Why is Thermador creating this program for interior designers?

The design industry has recognized there is a need to address diversity and inclusion. As interior designers are a crucial cornerstone of its brand, Thermador seeks to help accelerate progress toward a more diverse design industry by empowering underrepresented students with scholarships, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to give them a strong start in the field.

How many scholarships are available? What is the selection process?

This program will support up to five students in their senior year at an accredited interior design program. The scholarship will include a financial package of $10,000 toward tuition and student membership with IDS, professional development, access to exclusive trade & training events, and partnership with interior design mentors. The five scholarships are not allocated across five representatives of five specific communities, but rather are based on the top five applications selected by the judges.

Applicants will be reviewed by a panel of judges, composed of experienced professionals in the design industry. The committee uses a detailed scoring rubric when reviewing applications to ensure fair results.

How can students apply?

Students can apply via this online application portal, and the application includes an essay, a letter of recommendation, examples of their work, and an official transcript. Simply head to the home page after you are finished here. 

Who is eligible to apply?

Interior design students with a unique design perspective and an interest in Residential Kitchen and Bath design should apply for this program. Students must be entering their senior year enrolled in an accredited, undergraduate design school or program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Applicants should be able to articulate how they would bring a diverse and/or unique perspective into the design industry.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 (midnight AKST)

Questions? Email scholarships@interiordesignsociety.org 

Not open to the general public. Employees, contractors, directors, and officers of BSH Home Appliances Corporation (“Sponsor”), its parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies, distributors, web design, advertising, fulfillment, judging and contest agencies involved in the administration, development, fulfillment, and execution of this Contest (collectively, “Contest Parties”), and the immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, and spouse or “step” of each) and those living in the same households of each such individuals (those persons whether related or not who live in the same residence for at least three months during the twelve-month period preceding the start date of the Contest) are not eligible to participate.