HOK has announced its second class of Diversity x Design Scholarships recognizing emerging student work taken primarily from the ranks of America’s talent-rich HBCU campuses.
Nine overall recipients were each given scholarships in the amount of $10,000 following a competition that yielded 93 total applications from a list of schools which this year includes the addition of Kennesaw State University in Marietta, Georgia.
HOK is considered a driving force in the industry-wide effort to increase BIPOC representation in the larger design field and initiated the annual scholarship program last year to “promote more diverse voices within the architectural profession and communities across the U.S.”
“People’s personal experiences have a huge impact on the creativity and impact of design solutions,” Katherine Antarikso, an architect in HOK’s Philadelphia studio and member of the Diversity Advisory Council that oversees the program, said in a statement. “Our design profession must reflect the unique viewpoints and interests of everyone who experiences the places and spaces we design. We’re thrilled to invest in the future of these students — and our communities.”
“While scholarships are just one facet of this effort, our investment in education is essential in shaping the work of designers as they responsibly influence the trajectory and evolution of our society and the communities where we live and work,” HOK’s human resources director Sandra Whipp added.
Testimonials from last year's recipients can be found here. Scroll down to see the full list of 2022 winners.
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