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Miller Zell Innovation Scholarship

Miller Zell Charities Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Miller Zell Innovation Scholarship

Overview: A scholarship program recognizing students pursuing degrees in business, fashion merchandising, retail, banking, architecture or related fields at accredited colleges, universities or vocational schools in the United States.

Award Amount: $1,500 per recipient

Recurrence: Annual

Eligibility:

  • Must be attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school in the United States

  • Must be pursuing a degree in business, fashion merchandising, retail, banking, architecture, or related fields

  • Open to all students across the country
  • Focus Areas: The scholarship emphasizes innovative thinking about branded environments, retail design, and response to contemporary challenges (e.g., health and safety considerations in design)

    Background: First awarded in 2021 to Jenna Vigil of Colorado State University (Class of 2022). The scholarship recognizes young leaders in design and retail innovation.

    Contact Information:

  • Miller Zell Inc.

  • 6100 Fulton Industrial Blvd. SW

  • Atlanta, GA 30336

  • Phone: 404-691-7400

  • Website: millerzell.com
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Essay Requirement: Entrants must write an essay responding to a specific prompt related to innovative thinking in branded environments and retail design.

    Past Essay Topic: Applicants were asked to provide their thoughts on how they might redesign branded environments in response to contemporary challenges with emphasis on health, safety, and innovative design solutions.

    Evaluation Criteria:

  • Unique perspective and innovation in approach

  • Understanding of contemporary design standards (e.g., WELL Building Standards)

  • Knowledge of biophilic design principles

  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines (designers and architects)

  • Vision for the future of retail and branded environments
  • Note: Specific submission format, deadlines, and detailed application instructions are not provided in available materials. Contact Miller Zell directly for current application details.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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