Welcome back to the Student Lounge. This week, Trish returns to talk to Karen Dzendolet the principal of KDZ Designs and director of scholarships for the International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation, meaning it’s her job to help students get funding to grow and progress in the interior design profession.

How to apply

IFDAEF is offering nine scholarships to students with different needsm interests and skills. The application window opens March 1 and slams shut March 31. Interior designs students should look through the offerings and take the opportunity to possibly earn some tuition money.

The scholarships are listed at IFDAEF.org and updates about IFDA are posted to Instagram @IFDAEF.