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IIDA-Northland Student Scholarship Application for IIDA SHIFT Conference

2026 SHIFT Conference in Dallas, TX

Overview
IIDA Northland aims to enable and empower the future designers of the Northland Chapter with programming and opportunities to lead, inspire, grow and unite at the IIDA Shift Conference in Dallas, Texas on February 11 - 13, 2026. This grant gives current student members an opportunity to think critically about interior design in an ever-changing world. A grant of up to $1500 will be offered to each student to cover conference registration, travel, hotel, and food.

Specifications
1. Open to all 2025-2026 IIDA Student Members who are a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
2. Provide answers to the questions below.
3. Share experience through presentation to IIDA Members, Board, and Sponsors with other SHIFT attendees following the event. (Prepare photos and discuss experience.)


Application Process:
• Applications are due by January 16th, 2026
• The IIDA Northland Chapter Board will review all applications
• Grant recipient(s) will be notified by January 21st, 2026.
• Questions? Contact studentaffairs@iida-northland.org


For more information about SHIFT, visit https://iidashift.com/
1.Contact Information(Required.)
2.University/College
3.Year in School
4.At this point in time, what career path do you plan on taking with your interior design degree? (up to 50 words)
5.What IIDA events did you attend or participate in over the last year?
6.How are you involved in the industry aside from IIDA? (up to 200 words) 
7.What is your favorite benefit or thing about being involved in IIDA? (up to 50 words) 
8.What are you looking forward to when attending the SHIFT Conference? (up to 100 words)
9.How will attending the SHIFT Conference benefit you? (up to 200 words)