AIGA Philadelphia recognizes the importance of nurturing creative talent.
We are committed to supporting future generations of designers but we can’t do it without you! Work with us to build a sustainable scholarship fund for area Graphic Design students.

The Alina Wheeler Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship program that will support local Undergraduate design students by awarding financial assistance to pursue their education. Scholarships will be paid directly to the student to be applied towards tuition, housing, expenses, or personal needs necessary to pursue their goals. 

In early December 2023, we lost author, consultant, entrepreneur, esteemed friend, mentor, and a founding member of AIGA Philadelphia, Alina Wheeler. Throughout her illustrious life, Alina exhibited an unwavering commitment to design leadership, holding various roles within AIGA.

The AIGA Philadelphia Board of Directors renamed the chapter’s scholarship fund in honor of Alina’s enduring legacy and the positive impact she had on our community. Help us help others and contribute to the Alina Wheeler Memorial Scholarship today!



2024 Winners

2024
Teva Dang,
University of the Arts
About Teva

2024
Lauryn Samson,
Drexel University Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
About Lauryn


Past Winners

2021
Jonai Gibson-Selix
University of the Arts
Class of 2022
About Jonai

2020
Annais Delgado Sanchez
Moore College of Art & Design
Class of 2021
About Annais

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2019
Elizabeth Rose Thornton
Arcadia University
Class of 2020
About Elizabeth

2018
Kaci Kwiatek
Drexel University Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Class of 2019
About Kaci