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Find similar grantsPPA Student Design Challenge (Paperboard Packaging Alliance) is sponsored by Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA). Premier paperboard and package design competition. Nonprofits focused on packaging education or student development in polymer/materials design can submit team-based projects showcasing innovation in sustainable packaging.
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Design Challenge Submission Form | Paperboard Packaging Alliance 2026 Student Design Challenge Submission Form Submit your application for the 2026 Student Design Challenge by June 5, 2026. Paper packaging is sustainable and recyclable. To increase its use, this year's Design Challenge asks students to design an influencer PR box for an original luxury confectionery brand that holds the retail product inside .
The package must not only contain and protect the retail product but also elevate user experience by creating an engaging and memorable unboxing moment that reflects the brand’s premium positioning. Download the 2026 Student Design Challenge Criteria Ready for a challenge? Submit your intent form today!
Please review the 2026 Student Design Challenge Criteria and submit all necessary elements using the form below. Your entry should include: Structural Development and Exploration (30 points) Final Video of Design (10 points) In addition, you must submit signed copies of the Certificate of Originality , Image Release Form , and the Graduate Advisor Form , if applicable.
All team members are required to sign the Certificate of Originality. The Image Release Form should be completed and signed by one designated team member. The Graduate Advisor Form only needs to be submitted if it is relevant to your team .
These forms may be downloaded from the links below: Certificate of Originality Graduate Advisor Form (if applicable) Submissions are due June 5, 2026. Your physical prototype should be mailed to: Paperboard Packaging Alliance 601 Thirteenth Street, NW, Suite 1000 N For any questions, contact Gabby Barr at ppa@afandpa. org .
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Submit physical prototype of retail package and PR/influencer box: complete mock-up with full graphics, product protection, distinctive functionality, and structural soundness (40 points).
Structural Development and Exploration: Provide plain unglued carton blanks, detailed production die drawing, design concept sketches and iteration prototypes, and standard 10-point drop testing documented in video (30 points).
Student Design Brief (max 5 pages, PPT preferred): Include relevant client detail, project goals and objectives, target audience demographics and pain points, and budget overview (20 points).
Final Video of Design (2-3 minutes): Relay pertinent information about the design and its functionality to the judging panel (10 points).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students enrolled in academic programs. Teams submit entries with faculty advisor support. Graduate student advisors may also participate. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The most recent published deadline was June 5, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
PPA Student Design Challenge (Paperboard Packaging Alliance) is funded by Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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The solicitation lists 8 required documents: Acknowledgment of Intent form, Student and School Contact Information, Certification of Originality (signed by all team members), Image Release Form, Graduate Student Advisors Form (if applicable), and Physical prototype of retail and PR box, among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.