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Did you know that being a DI participant can earn you a college scholarship?

Each spring, DI participants can apply for scholarships with both Destination Imagination, Inc. and Destination Imagination of New York.

Destination Imagination of New York Scholarships

  • Seeking creative challenges for kids
  • Wondering how to start a STEM or art club but don’t know where to start
  • Know a group of talented/gifted students who would benefit from a team-based activity they can work on together after school

Destination Imagination is your answer!

Turner Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes those participants who inspire others to engage in the creative process by applying what they have learned within their community.

Turner Memorial Scholarship Application

  • Seeking creative challenges for kids
  • Wondering how to start a STEM or art club but don’t know where to start
  • Know a group of talented/gifted students who would benefit from a team-based activity they can work on together after school

Destination Imagination is your answer!

Morningstar Scholarship

This scholarship honors participants who have excelled in the Technical or Engineering Challenges, and who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to DI and to team-based creative problem solving.

Morningstar Scholarship Application

NYDI Scholarship applications are due 15 days before each year's New York Affiliate Tournament (State Finals).

Destination Imagination, Inc. Scholarships


  • Seeking creative challenges for kids
  • Wondering how to start a STEM or art club but don’t know where to start
  • Know a group of talented/gifted students who would benefit from a team-based activity they can work on together after school

Destination Imagination is your answer!

DI Graduate of the Year Award

This award is open to students who are graduating from high school or college/university/trade school. Applicants should be currently involved in Destination Imagination as a team member or volunteer. One recipient will be selected to receive a $2,500 award!

  • Seeking creative challenges for kids
  • Wondering how to start a STEM or art club but don’t know where to start
  • Know a group of talented/gifted students who would benefit from a team-based activity they can work on together after school

Destination Imagination is your answer!

The Founders Award

This award was established in honor and appreciation of VOMBO, the first booster organization for DI. This award is given annually to the applicant that best exemplifies the spirit of VOMBO through volunteering in support of Destination Imagination and its mission and creating impact for the organization and its participants. One recipient will be selected to receive a $1,000 award.

For more information, including deadlines and eligibility, click here.