Apply for a UX Design Scholarship with Paperform

Whether you're breaking into UX design or advancing your skills in user research, interaction design or accessibility, securing funding can make all the difference. This UX Design Scholarship Application template is built for design schools, bootcamps, tech nonprofits and corporate scholarship programs looking to identify talented, accessibility-focused designers who are ready to make an impact in the tech industry.

Why this template works for UX scholarship programs

Traditional scholarship applications often rely on static PDFs or clunky university portals that don't reflect the visual, portfolio-driven nature of design work. This Paperform template lets applicants submit wireframes, prototypes, usability testing samples and recommendation letters in one seamless, on-brand experience—no messy email threads or broken Dropbox links.

With conditional logic, you can tailor questions based on application type (undergraduate, bootcamp, professional development), and use file upload fields to collect high-resolution portfolio work, Figma links or video walkthroughs. Applicants can attach accessibility commitment essays, case studies and senior UX designer recommendations, giving your review committee everything they need in a structured, searchable format.

Automate your scholarship workflow with Stepper

Once applications roll in, Stepper can route submissions to the right reviewers, send acknowledgment emails, update your Airtable or Notion scholarship tracker, and trigger follow-up workflows for finalists—keeping your team organised and applicants informed without manual busywork.

If your program requires signed agreements or enrollment confirmations, Papersign lets you turn form data into eSignature-ready documents, closing the loop from application to award acceptance in one connected flow.

Built for design educators, scholarship committees and tech inclusion programs

This template is ideal for UX bootcamps, design schools, DEI-focused tech scholarships, corporate social responsibility programs and nonprofit initiatives supporting underrepresented designers. It's designed to reflect the same user-centered thinking you're looking for in applicants—clear, accessible, visually cohesive and easy to complete on any device.

Paperform's doc-style editor makes it simple to customize questions, update eligibility criteria, add your program branding and embed the form directly on your scholarship landing page. With built-in analytics and AI Insights, you can quickly spot trends in applicant backgrounds, identify standout portfolios and make data-informed funding decisions.

Start attracting the next generation of UX talent with a scholarship application that's as thoughtfully designed as the work you're hoping to fund.