CIDQ Scholarship ACCESS Program (SAP)
Funding Amount
Exam fees covered
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- CIDQ encourages applications from individuals with:
Other requirements
- Diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Diverse gender identities
- Diverse sexual orientations
- Disabilities
Overview
Mission: Support underrepresented minorities and underserved communities in interior design by reducing barriers and expanding access to career opportunities.
Program Goals
- Support historically underrepresented minorities
- Provide access and opportunity to advance careers
- Diversify the talent pool within the profession
- Increase access within the interior design profession
Who Should Apply
CIDQ encourages applications from individuals with:
- Diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Diverse gender identities
- Diverse sexual orientations
- Disabilities
Scholarship Details
- Coverage: Exam fees only (does NOT cover application fees, study materials, or other expenses)
- Award Timing: Annual awards apply to spring and/or fall 2027 exams
- Fiscal Year Requirement: Scholarships must be used in the fiscal year awarded
- Decision Criteria: Based on clarity of ideas, communication of experiences, and teaching impact
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Belong to a historically underrepresented group
- Have a CIDQ-approved NCIDQ Exam application at the time of scholarship submission
How to Apply
Application Process
Note: 2027 scholarship programs open in fall 2026. Check back for details.
Required Materials
- Completed application form (specific form details not yet published)
- CIDQ-approved NCIDQ Exam application (must be approved at time of scholarship submission)
Eligibility Verification
- Must provide proof of membership in a historically underrepresented group
- Must have valid CIDQ-approved NCIDQ Exam application on file
What Council for Interior Design actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $6,700
- Median grant
- $6,700
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Grand Rapids, MI.
Example grants
Council for Interior Design Accreditation · Grand Rapids, MI
Organizational support of the council's mission
$6,700
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Minorities
- BIPOC
- LGBTQ
- Disabled
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