Apply for The Kevin Doherty Scholarship
Apply to receive $1,500 for a graduating high school student or a current college/university student pursuing an education in graphic/communication design.
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In honour of his impact on NVISION, our clients, and our team, the Kevin Doherty Scholarship supports future creatives.
AN AWARD OF RECOGNITION
Dedicated to a student who has shown outstanding dedication to the digital arts or marketing disciplines.
The $1,500 Kevin Doherty Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school student or a current college/university student pursuing an education in graphic/communication design. All students applying must be enrolled at a Canadian institution.
These may include but are not limited to digital illustration, web design, graphic design, user experience, copywriting, marketing, and communications.
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Design is more than aesthetics, it is solving a problem, design is the solution to that problem”
Kevin Doherty
Past Winners
Discover the bright futures being shaped by the Kevin Doherty Scholarship! We’re proud to highlight our winners from the past five years, each of whom received a $1,500 award to support their ongoing educational journeys.
Neo-Aldwin-Torres
“The Kevin Doherty Scholarship arrived just in time—Today, I’m working full-time as a graphic designer, focusing on branding projects and creative charity work. The scholarship is a testament to how one meaningful act of support can turn quiet persistence into a real breakthrough!”
Faith Achu
“I can’t even begin to express my gratitude in receiving this year’s Kevin Doherty scholarship. This award has not only opened up new possibilities and ventures in my creative studies but also encouraged me to keep pursuing my goals and visions as a design student. I appreciate the team at NVISION and their efforts in supporting the creative minds of our generation!”
Cody Garcia
“After successfully completing my second year of my graphic design program, the Kevin Doherty Scholarship has supported my creative journey as a student and will continue to as I embark on my remaining two years. Thanks to this scholarship, I have been able to secure funding for various expenses, including memberships, subscriptions, and awards submission fees.”
Damiano Perrella
“Receiving the Kevin Doherty Scholarship for Digital Creativity helped reaffirm that I will be able to accomplish my dreams. Because of the scholarship, I was able to graduate and find my dream job in New York City where there is creativity everywhere I look!”
Maddison Mesquita
“After receiving the scholarship, I finished my studies and pursued a career in Digital Marketing. The scholarship inspired me to learn more about the digital arts and take my skillsets to another level. It is an honour to continue to carry on Kevin’s legacy.”
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DETAILS
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email. We require all of the following materials before you can successfully submit your application:
- Personal Statement: In 500 words or less, please tell us why you would be the ideal candidate for this scholarship
- High school transcript or current college/university transcript
- A letter of recommendation from an educator/instructor/employer/coach
- Three portfolio samples in high-resolution PDF format, with the name of the instructor for each project