Top 17 Fashion Scholarships in December 2023

Are you a current or incoming college student planning to major in design, marketing, art, film, communications, or another creative field? If so, consider applying for the Gucci Changemakers North America Scholarship! The scholarship is open to diverse students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a creative field. The scholarship is offered by the leading Italian fashion brand Gucci in order to increase inclusion and diversity within the fashion industry as well as across communities and cities. Since March 2019, the fund has aimed to support and empower a new era of diverse artists looking to gain experiences across the fashion industry. Each year, recipients earn up to $20,000 to help pay for tuition, educational expenses, as well as room and board costs. If you are passionate about a career in design, art, or other creative areas and are looking for some help with college expenses, we encourage you to apply!

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Are you a current college upperclassman majoring in fashion merchandising, retailing, or marketing? If so, consider applying for the Joe Goldstein Memorial Scholarship in Fashion and Retailing! The scholarship is open to college students interested in careers in fashion merchandising or related areas of study. The scholarship is funded by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation. The foundation focuses on “being a resource hub where individuals and nonprofits alike can be supported in their endeavors without the worry of bias or competition.” Since 1986, the scholarship has honored the memory of Joe Goldstein by maintaining his efforts of advancing higher education. Thus, every year, the scholarship awards up to $5,105 to help support fashion students' educational goals. If you are passionate about your career in fashion merchandising and are looking to offset the cost, we would first recommend checking out the foundation's eligibility requirements to ensure your eligibility. If you are eligible, we encourage you to apply!

The FSF Case Study Scholarship is open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in an FSF member school. For more information on how to apply, interested students should reach out to their member school. By applying, students are eligible to win up to $25,000 to go towards their post-secondary educational costs. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details!

The YoungArts Competition is funded by YoungArts, an organization that identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential, and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. Every year, their YoungArts Competition awards up to $10,000 to multiple high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors passionate about dance, music, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, singing, or writing who submit a written piece or video showcasing their talents. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship in Multiple Disciplines (The University of Newcastle) allows postdoctoral candidates to undertake research of importance to the University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia. The development of research within the University of Newcastle's four engagement priorities is important to the bilateral relationship between the United States and Australia. This award will provide scholars with an opportunity to contribute to this relationship, and the nominated area of priority that is relevant to the future of the world. Chemistry, Gender Studies, Geology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, and Physics are among the many eligible disciplines (see full list below). To apply, interested applicants must contact the university to obtain the required letter of invitation, and have completed their Ph.D. within the last five years. If you're a Ph.D. or Terminal Degree holder interested in conducting research at The University of New Castle, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you a high school student with a love for innovative fashion design? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest! Each year, the contest awards between $500 and $10,000 to the ten applicants who submit the most impressive prom dresses and tuxedo designs, made entirely from duct tape. The contest is offered by Duck Brand Duct Tape, a company with a long history of selling top-notch duct tape for a variety of purposes, now including making formal attire! If you’re a high school student wanting to put your fashion and creativity skills to the test, we encourage you to apply to the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. Don’t duck out!

Are you a Charlotte, NC-area high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore planning to pursue a non-performing career in theater? If so, you might consider applying for the Gordon Hay Scholarship! This scholarship is open to students who exemplify a strong pursuit of personal excellence, exhibit commitment to community engagement, demonstrate artistic or technical accomplishment, and have a record of scholarly achievement. Eligible non-performance areas of theater include (but are not limited to): play writing; set, costume, lighting, or sound design; arts administration; stage management; production management; technical direction. While the scholarship is merit-based scholarship, preference may be shown to a student with financial need.  If you're a student from the Carolinas with a passion for the non-performance areas of theater, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you a current undergraduate or graduate student who is a member of the Costume Society of America (CSA)? Further, are you conducting original research in the field of North American costume? If so, you might be interested in applying for the CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant! The grant is open to CSA members currently attending university who propose a project in the field of North American costume. The program is funded by the Costume Society of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding appearance and dress practices across the globe and throughout time. Through research, education, preservation, and design, they study the fashion of the past and anticipate its future as well. This research grant honors Stella Blum, a costume curator and founding member of the Costume Society of America. Every year, the grant awards $3,000 to one lucky recipient to help fund their project research. Recipients may earn an additional stipend of up to $600 to allow them to present the completed research at a CSA National Symposium. If you are passionate about researching North American costume and would like some help with funding, we encourage you to apply!

Attention all textile students! The James J. Burns and C. A. Haynes Scholarship is a great opportunity for you to obtain funding toward your post-secondary education. This prestigious scholarship is open to all students studying textiles at an accredited institution. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to further your education and career in the textile industry.

The WJA Student Scholarships are funded by the Women's Jewelry Association, an organization that helps women in the jewelry and watch industries advance and develop professionally through networking, education, leadership development, and the provision of member services. Every year, their WJA Student Scholarships award up to $7,000 to multiple female or female-identifying students who are currently enrolled in a jewelry, metalsmithing, or watch program. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you pursuing a degree in visual arts? You might consider applying for the CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship! This scholarship is open to Black high school seniors, college, and graduate students who are studying fields such as architecture, ceramics, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, and video production. The scholarship is funded by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses, an organization comprised of the wives and husbands of African American members of the U.S. Congress. Since 1988, the organization has awarded more than $9 million in scholarships to deserving students. If you’re passionate about visual arts and are seeking funds to help pay for college, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an employee or child of an employee in the American footwear industry? If so, consider applying for the Two Ten Footwear Foundation College Scholarship! The scholarship is open to U.S. footwear employees and their children who need help affording a college education. The Two Ten Footwear Foundation is proud to offer this and other scholarship opportunities to support students of footwear families. The foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Waltham, Massachusetts that has promoted the footwear industry's employees' financial and emotional well-being since the 1930s. They also focus on building workforce resilience while fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Every year, they award $4,000 to multiple recipients to help them cover tuition and fees. If you or a parent/guardian has worked in the footwear industry and want to "hit the ground running" on paying off college costs, we encourage you to apply!