Founded in 2007, the AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund is an annual merit-based scholarship program that supports local design-minded students by offering them financial assistance to pursue their design education. Through the sustained support of Continuum Circle members and friends, AIGA DC seeks to build an endowment for the Design Continuum Fund, the future investments of which will provide ongoing support to the program.
Scholarship Applications are now open!
Emerging designers across DC, Maryland, and Virginia are invited to apply and join a community dedicated to advancing equity through design.
Over $100,000 has been awarded to recipients to date. The deadline is April 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Qualifying categories for 2026 scholarships:
Communication Design
Including graphic and visual design, interaction design, game design, motion graphics
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Specializing in Brand Strategy, Website Design & Development, and Creative Support, Teal brings mission-driven stories to life through thoughtful, impactful design. Their values deeply align with AIGA DC and the Design Continuum Fund’s mission to build a more inclusive, equitable design community.
We’re proud to partner with Teal Media, whose support helped bring our rebrand to life and amplify the voices of underrepresented creatives in our region.
