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Top 22 Fashion Scholarships in June 2023
Have a passion for fashion? Then look no further – we have an amazing list of the top fashion scholarships to help you pursue your dreams. Whether planning on attending a fashion school or instead pursuing a fashion major at a four-year university, we have scholarships available for you.
Keep on reading to learn more about these scholarships and take a role in designing your future.
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Top 14 Fashion Scholarships in June 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
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…
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Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship in Multiple Disciplines (The University of Newcastle)
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…
Show MoreFSF Case Study Scholarship
The FSF Case Study Scholarship is funded by the Fashion Scholarship Fund, an organization that works directly with the country's most fashion-forward young students from diverse backgrounds to help these…
Show MoreCSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant
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…
Show MoreJames J. Burns and C. A. Haynes Scholarship
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…
Show MoreWJA Student Scholarships
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…
Show MoreCBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
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…
Show MoreTwo Ten Footwear Foundation College Scholarship
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…
Show MoreGucci Changemakers North America Scholarship
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…
Show MoreThe Joe Goldstein Memorial Scholarship in Fashion and Retailing
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…
Show MoreGUESS Scholars Program
The GUESS Scholars Program is funded by the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, a private, fashion and design university located in Los Angeles, California. Each year, their GUESS Scholars…
Show MoreHow to win fashion scholarships
Winning a fashion scholarship starts with a strong scholarship application! Every scholarship application is different, but common requirements include transcripts, essays, resumes, and recommendations. In the case of scholarships focused on supporting students with an artistic talent, like fashion, students may also be required to submit a portfolio of their work as part of a scholarship application.
As you work on your fashion scholarship applications, you can check out these resources to help you put together the strongest applications:
- How to start a scholarship essay
- How to write a winning scholarship essay
- How to respond to “Why do you deserve this scholarship?” prompts
- How to write a 250 word essay
- How to write a 500 word essay
Resources for students studying fashion
Council of Fashion Designers of America
This nonprofit organization is focused on supporting and educating aspiring designers, especially in their college careers. There are several awards offered ranging from scholarship opportunities to mentorships and exposure. The CFDA also puts together the schedule and calendar for New York Fashion Week.
Participate in fashion nonprofit events
There are several opportunities to get involved in the fashion industry and build your resume. Some of those options include working at or going to nonprofit and charity events. Organizations like SEW Swag and the Fashion Revolution utilize clothing as a way to impact others throughout their communities. Even if you can’t get an internship position, it can still be beneficial to donate your time as a volunteer!
Start platform crash courses
While you might love to sketch your designs in your sketchbook, the digital revolution means that it’s possible to do a lot more designing online. Platforms like Adobe offer crash courses to learn important skills on using their apps as well as gain tools to visually enhance your projects.
