Applications for the annual Houzz Scholarship Program are now open, and the 2024 scholarships winners have been announced, according to Houzz Inc., a leading platform for home remodeling and design.
As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support the next generation of building, remodeling and design professionals, the program awards five $2,500 scholarships in the categories of Women in Architecture, Residential Design, Sustainable Residential Design, Residential Construction Management and Skilled Trades.
“Houzz supports building, remodeling and design students through Houzz Scholarships, free student subscriptions to our industry-leading project management and design software, Houzz Pro, and guides to getting started in the industry, as they pursue their education and prepare for the job market,” said Liza Hausman, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Houzz.
“Our 2024 scholarship applicants were awarded for their passion for the built environment, early experiences in the field and plans to make their mark on the industry," Hausman added. "We are honored to help them along their journey and look forward to their contributions to the industry.”
The scholarship program is available to those studying interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering, construction management or skilled trades. In addition to submitting a brief essay on their design and architecture influences, applicants create a Houzz professional student profile, where they can showcase their portfolio of work and network with more than 3 million active professionals around the world.
The deadline for 2025 scholarship entries is March 31, 2025. Learn more and apply at houzz.com/scholarships.
The 2024 scholarship winners are:
- Women in Architecture: Molly Gildar, studying architecture at Illinois Institute of Technology
- Residential Design: Jungmin Seo, studying architecture at Boston Architectural College
- Sustainable Residential Design: Olufemi Faminigba, studying architecture at University of Cincinnati
- Residential Construction Management: Jan-Pierre Guzman, studying architecture and construction project management at University of Maryland
- Skilled Trades Residential Construction: Reyna Palfreyman, studying welding at Universal Technical Institute
“I am deeply honored and thrilled to be selected for this year’s Residential Design Scholarship and greatly appreciate Houzz’s generous support,” said Jungmin Seo. “This scholarship will play a vital role in helping me achieve my dream of a career in residential design.”
Beyond Houzz scholarships, students looking to gain hands-on experience and stand out in the job market can take advantage of Houzz Pro for Students. The program gives students in residential construction and design-related academic programs a free, one-year subscription to Houzz Pro, the all-in-one project management and design software for interior design, building and remodeling professionals. Students have the opportunity to learn how to use software tools like Takeoffs, Estimates, Proposals, 3D Floor Plans, Mood Boards and Schedules that will help them to develop efficient, sustainable business practices.
