PAVE Global, in partnership with Bergmeyer, is pleased to announce the launch of the 11th annual Bergmeyer Scholarship + Mentorship Experience, supporting emerging leaders in interior design, industrial design, architecture, and graphic design.
New for 2026, the program’s scholarship has been increased to $6,000, the largest award offered since the initiative began, paired with an immersive in-person learning experience at Bergmeyer’s Boston headquarters. Travel expenses, including airfare, hotel, and per diem, will be covered for the selected recipient.
“Bergmeyer is proud to partner with PAVE to offer the 11th annual Bergmeyer Scholarship and in-person Mentorship Experience in support of students pursuing future careers in the fields of Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, and Graphic Design," said Bergmeyer’s President & CEO Rachel Zsembery, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. " This year, we’re increasing our commitment with our most substantial scholarship award to date. We look forward to celebrating the future design leaders of the retail industry through supporting PAVE’s mission of meaningfully connecting students, educators, and design professionals.”
The Bergmeyer Scholarship + Mentorship Experience provides students with meaningful access to professional practice, hands-on learning, and direct engagement with leaders across disciplines at Bergmeyer. The award is part of the PAVE Scholarship Program, which supports students preparing for careers designing and creating consumer environments.
Eligibility and Application Details
Students must:
- Be enrolled full-time in a 2 to 4-year program in interior design, industrial design, graphic design, or architecture
- Hold a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Be studying within the United States or Canada
- Demonstrate interest in designing retail, restaurant, or hospitality environments
Applications must include a letter of explanation, a project folio, one letter of reference, and a current transcript. Submissions must be uploaded through Submittable.
Application Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026, before 11:59 PM EST or 8:59 PM PST.
Full eligibility details and submission instructions can be found at paveglobal.org/bergmeyer.
About Bergmeyer
Bergmeyer is a multi-disciplinary Design Collaborative of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, and brand strategists; inspired through partnership, thoughtfully creative; driven by curiosity and boldness to fulfill the potential of each relationship. Implicitly trusting of its people and process; Bergmeyer celebrates a culture of inclusion and connection to a shared purpose. Bergmeyer’s approach to design is empowering and ego-free, forming proactive partnerships with its clients and project teams to create a shared sense of ownership throughout the entire creative process. Bergmeyer designs for its clients’ clients, the people whose lives and experiences are enhanced by its work. Challenging its teams to focus first on understanding the end user, the customers, students, employees, visitors, and residents, while delivering on its clients’ vision and return on investment. Bergmeyer has offices in Boston, Los Angeles, and Columbus. Bergmeyer is proud to be a Certified B Corporation, serving as an active member of a global community with a common belief in using business as a force for good. For more information on Bergmeyer, please visit www.bergmeyer.com.
About PAVE Global
Founded in 1992 as The Planning and Visual Education Partnership, PAVE Global is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that enables young talent to build successful careers designing and creating consumer environments. PAVE cultivates relationships between students, educators, and the design industry through financial assistance, top-industry thinking, inspiration, and mentorship. Learn more at paveglobal.org.