PALO ALTO, Calif. — Houzz Inc, a platform for construction and design industry professionals and their clients with all-in-one project management and design software, has announced the winners of its 2025 Houzz Scholarship Program.
The company has also opened applications for its 2026 Houzz Scholarship Program, which supports aspiring renovation and design professionals studying interior design, construction, architecture, architectural engineering, or skilled trades.
“At Houzz we’re committed to supporting emerging talent in construction and design. Through initiatives like Houzz Scholarships, free access to Houzz Pro and a range of career resources, we’re committed to empowering students throughout their educational and professional journeys,” said Liza Hausman, the company’s vice president of industry marketing.
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“This year’s recipients impressed us with their enthusiasm for the built environment, hands-on experience, and bold vision for the industry’s future,” Hausman explained. “It’s inspiring to champion such driven students as they take their next steps toward impactful careers.”
The program awards five $2,500 scholarships in the categories of Women in Architecture, Residential Design, Sustainable Residential Design, Residential Construction Management and Skilled Trades.
In addition to submitting a brief essay on their design and architecture influences, applicants create a Houzz professional student profile, where they can showcase their portfolio of work and network with more than three million active professionals around the world.
The program also gives students in residential construction and design-related academic programs a free, one-year subscription to Houzz Pro, the AI-powered project management and design software for interior design, building and remodeling professionals.
The deadline for 2026 scholarship entries is March 31, 2026. Applicants can apply through the Houzz website at houzz.com/scholarships.
The 2025 scholarship winners are:
- Women in Architecture: May Ritter, studying architecture at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Residential Design: Jacob Galantowicz, studying architecture at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Sustainable Residential Design: Ava Dreifke, studying landscape architecture at University of Florida
- Residential Construction Management: Jade Alberti, studying construction management at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Skilled Trades Residential Construction: Tahm Lytle, studying carpentry at Yestermorrow Design/Build School
