Positive Impact
Designers can make their communities a better place for everyone through volunteering, values-driven design, and socially-focused work.
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Volunteer with AIGA
You can make a positive impact in your community by volunteering your time with AIGA. Learn more about opportunities to get involved with AIGA at the national, regional, and chapter level.
Learn MoreAIGA Scholarships
Meet the 2021 Scholarship Recipients
The jurors of the 2021–2022 AIGA Worldstudio Scholarships reviewed more than 200 applications from students attending art and design programs at colleges and universities across the country. This year, AIGA awarded 16 scholarships and 7 honorable mentions to applicants whose work focuses on social, environmental, and cultural impact in three categories: illustration, photography, and graphic design.
AIGA Worldstudio Scholarships
AIGA Worldstudio Scholarships benefit underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students who are studying photography, illustration, and design disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. Scholarships are awarded annually to encourage social and environmental responsibility and cultural awareness in the next generation of artists and designers.
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We believe all students should have the opportunity to pursue design education.