Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
About the Scholarship
The Korellis Reuther Scholarship supports aspiring female industrial designers in their final year of undergraduate study. Beyond financial support, this program seeks to build professional bridges by connecting recipients with seasoned female design executives. The scholarship was created to address the gender gap, as women make up only 19% of practicing industrial designers and 11% of design leadership in the U.S. The Korellis Reuther Scholarship is funded by Karen Korellis Reuther and Dieter Reuther to empower the next generation of female design leaders. Karen Korellis Reuther is a design executive with over forty years of experience, having worked with brands like Nike and Reebok. She is currently a Design Critic in Architecture at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design and founded the Inclusion by Design event series. The scholarship provides not only financial support but also mentorship, career advice, and professional connections.
Scholarship Benefits
- Award Amount: $10,000
- Number of Winners: 1 winner
Eligibility Requirements
- Identify as a woman
- Be an undergraduate student who will begin her senior year in Fall 2026
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate Industrial Design (or Product Design) program in the United States
- Demonstrate a commitment to the craft of product design, lifelong learning, and a desire to give back through mentorship
Application Requirements
- Portfolio: Submit a portfolio of your work to date, maximum 10 pages in PDF format
- 2–3 minute video addressing the following:
- Passion & Purpose: What sparked your journey into industrial design, and how do you intend to use your education to impact the world?
- Intuition: Describe a specific instance where your intuition or empathy led to a creative breakthrough. How did this human-centric vision shape the project?
- Rigor: How did you apply technical rigor or design principles to bridge the gap from your imaginative idea to a functional reality?
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
- Winners Announced: August 29, 2026
Selection Criteria
The scholarship seeks applicants who demonstrate a human-centric approach to design, technical rigor, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
How to Apply
Application Link: Click here to apply
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