AIGA DC is proud to introduce this year’s recipients of the Design Continuum Fund (DCF), a merit-based scholarship program that empowers design-minded students across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.

Since its founding, DCF has helped remove financial barriers for local students who are pursuing design education. More than funding alone, DCF connects scholars with the AIGA DC community and provides mentorship, networking, and opportunities to make meaningful impact through design.

We believe design is powerful. Today’s students are tomorrow’s creative leaders. They will shape industries, champion equity, and solve complex challenges in our communities. By supporting DCF, you help build a stronger and more diverse generation of designers who are ready to lead change.

Meet the 2025-2026 DCF scholarship recipients:

• Alaina Lurry, Photography, Undergraduate student at MICA
• Arisha Rahman, Illustration, Undergraduate student at George Washington University
• Bao Duong, Illustration, Graduate student at Johns Hopkins University 
• Chloe McNeill, Illustration, Undergraduate student at Howard University
• Mabel Tsado, Communication Design, Dual Degree Graduate student at MICA & Johns Hopkins University
• Nastya Lavryk, Communication Design, Undergraduate student at MICA

Thank you to our jurors, donors, and partners for investing in the next generation. Your support opens doors for talented students who are ready to Make their Mark.

Help us share the announcement, spread the word, and grow the fund. When more students apply and more donors contribute, the impact multiplies.