iF Design Student Award

Deadline: Jan 28, 2026

undergraduate | masters

partially funded

Germany

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Applications for the 2026 iF Design Student Award are now open! This prestigious global design competition offers young designers an incredible opportunity to showcase their talent, gain exposure, and connect with industry professionals.

📝 About iF Design Student Award

The iF Design Student Award is one of the most significant global design awards, receiving thousands of entries annually. It provides young designers with a platform to challenge themselves, gain recognition, and connect with industry leaders.

Key Details:

Date Published: September 23, 2025
Application Deadline: January 28, 2026
Category: Entrepreneurs
Opportunity Location: Germany

This competition rewards participants with global recognition and offers EUR 50,000 in prize money distributed among the best entries.

🎁 Benefits of iF Design Student Award

Participants of the iF Design Student Award can enjoy the following benefits:

Logo: Access to the iF Winner Logo for download.
Certificate: Downloadable iF Winner Certificate.
Published Entry: Awarded entries will be showcased on the iF Design Website indefinitely.
EUR 50,000 in Prize Money: Divided among the best entries.
iF Design Exhibition: Awarded entries will be presented in Taipei and other destinations.
Awards Ceremony: Celebrate at a fabulous 2-day winner event.
Email Footer: Showcase your talent in all correspondences.
Communication Support: Recognition through PR and social media activities.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the iF Design Student Award, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Be current students or recent graduates (having gained their diploma up to two years ago) of any design-related courses or programs.

📅 Application Date and Process

Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official application website. Ensure to submit your application before the deadline: January 28, 2026.

🔗 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the iF Design Student Award website.

The iF Design Student Award is sponsored by iF Design, a globally recognized organization in the design industry.

Make sure to submit your application before the deadline and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to showcase your design talent on a global stage!

Benefits

Logo: Your iF Winner Logo for download.
Certificate: Your iF Winner Certificate for download.
Your Published Entry: Your awarded entry will be shown on the iF Design Website unlimited in time.
EUR 50,000 in Prize Money: The prize money will be divided among the best entries.
iF Design Exhibition: Your awarded entry will be presented in Taipei and other destinations.
Awards Ceremony: Celebrate with us at our fabulous 2-day winner event.
Email Footer: Show your talent in all correspondences.
Communication Support: Gain the appropriate recognition for your success by our PR and social media activities