The Harrington Institute of Interior Design invites all high school seniors to the second in a series of "Scholarship Competition Days" at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13 at the Chicago Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave.

The day will include an overview of the interior design profession and a timed Career Programs Assessment Test (CPAT) covering english, math and reading. Applicants also will prepare an essay on the interior design profession at a later date. Pre-registration is required.

The Harrington Institute has long been recognized as one of the country's leading schools in interior design. It offers a bachelor of fine arts degree in interior design, an associate degree in applied science and a diploma program.

The Harrington Institute will award the senior with the highest CPAT score and most creative essay with a $5,000 scholarship. Second, third and fourth place winners will receive $1,000 scholarships and the fifth through eighth place winners will receive $500 scholarships. All scholarships are for the Harrington Institute. An awards ceremony will be held Thursday, June 5 at Harrington to honor the scholarship winners.

The last "Scholarship Competition Days" will be held on Saturday, April 26.

Founded in 1931, the Harrington Institute seeks to foster an environment that maximizes students' intellectual and artistic potentials. The majority of the faculty are practicing interior design, architecture and fine art professionals. Harrington is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the BFA program is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Designer Education Research. Harrington is also recognized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

For more information about "Scholarship Competition Days" or to pre- register, call 877.939.4975.

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