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2026-27 scholarship application

Due 11:59 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2026

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The Helveticahaus Scholarship is back, and all that stands between you and that $1,000 boost are these five easy steps. But since this form will time out after a brief period of inactivity, do yourself a favor and READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE APPLICATION FORM BEFORE BEGINNING. You’ll see why when you get to number three.

1) First, we’re gonna need contact info.

name*

first last

address*

street address line 1 street address line 2 city state zip

phone*

email*

2) Now take us inside your design mind.

eligible school*

Working in graphic design can look a lot of different ways. Where do you see yourself taking it?*

Tell us about one designer (graphic, architectural, industrial, etc.) who lights you up. We want details.*

How do you think design contributes to our experience and understanding of the world?*

Outside of design, what are some things you love? For our past Hhsf recipients, it ranges from drumming to Dungeons & Dragons.*

3) Evaluate one of the projects listed below in a document file with your name on it, then upload as a PDF (2 MB max).

Adobe Posters: CSA Design

AIGA Design Camp: CSA Design

Typographic Symposium: David Carson

Peace: McRay Magleby

Vignelli: Michael Bierut

Bob Dylan: Milton Glaser

Lou Reed: Stefan Sagmeister

Things to consider in your breakdown: Why did you select this piece? Conceptually, what makes it visually interesting? Can you describe what makes it successful, or where you see opportunities to go a different way?

It took Lincoln only 272 words to write the Gettysburg Address, so if this takes you more than 200, you’re doing it wrong. Kidding! And please don’t go too far in the other direction. We’re hoping for at least 100 words of geeked-out reflection.

And be sure to add your name to the document file name before you upload so we know which is yours.

critique response*

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.

4) Now for the best part – show us your work!

Either upload a PDF (20 MB max) of your portfolio or include a link to your website.

portfolio PDF

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.

or website

5) This one’s easy: Submit or save.

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