Named Scholarships and Funds
Named and Special Scholarships make a difference in the lives of our talented young visionaries while contributing to the vitality of the fashion and related industries. Scroll down to read more about the partnerships that are directly impacting students’ success and nurturing the future leaders of our industry.
Virgil Abloh™ "Post-Modern" Scholarship fund
2023 Recipients: Kevin Addison, Savannah Applewhite, Gbemisola Atinsola, Tiffany Barney, Mallory Butts, Fatmata Camara, Layla Chambers Foster, Cristina Cruz, Naecia Dixon, Malik Gilbert, Tatyana Gilbert, Tracey Jean-Claude, Kierra Lee, Amira Linson, Samantha Love, Clay Lute, Uzoamaka Oranugo, Satchel Smith, Malachi Star, Samuel Stern, Angel Stewart, Bryanna Strickland, Tahaj Tanksley-Barrett, Kiah Thorne, Chibuike Uwakwe, Jakarie Whitaker, Mya Wright
20+ scholarships of $7,500, awarded each year to undergraduates of academic promise of Black, African American, or African descent, who also receive access to vital career support services and mentoring, created by Virgil Abloh at the Fashion Scholarship Fund in 2020
AAFA Education Foundation Scholarship
2023 Recipient: Lisa Woolfall
One scholarship of $7,500, awarded each year to an undergraduate at an AAFA-affiliated college/university pursuing a business-related discipline or course of study
Burlington Stores x FSF Scholarship
2023 Recipient: Layla Chambers Foster
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to a student who demonstrates interest in a discipline or course of study relevant to Burlington Stores. The Scholar may have special access to corporate employee mentors and internship opportunities.
DELTA GALIL X FSF SCHOLARSHIP
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to a BIPOC undergraduate from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in retailing
ERIC EMANUEL x FSF Scholarships
2023 Recipients: Alexander Britto, Tatyana Gilbert, Rehan Naeem, Connor Seger, Isabella Song
Five scholarships of $10,000 (with additional grant and apprenticeship opportunities) awarded to undergraduates with entrepreneurial spirit and ambitions — and their finger on the pulse of pop culture and digital/social trends, created by Eric Emanuel in 2022
Fashionphile x FSF Scholarship
2023 Recipient: Ella Vap
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who successfully competes in the FSF Scholarship Competition
FSF Chairman's Award
2023 Recipient: Clay Lute
One scholarship of $25,000, awarded to the overall FSF Scholarship Competition Winner each year and funded by the members of the FSF Board of Governors
FSF Finalist Awards
2023 Recipients: Olivia Baba, Sofia Enriquez, Julian Tong
The 2023 FSF Finalist Awards (three scholarships of $15,000) are made possible by LVMH, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom and are awarded to three of the Top Four Finalists in the FSF Scholarship Competition with the highest-scoring case studies. The FSF Competition Winner will receive the FSF Chairman's Award ($25,000).
Gloria Vanderbilt Scholarship — by One Jeanswear Group
2023 Recipient: Helena Miller
One scholarship of $12,500, awarded to a high-achieving FSF Scholar who is an emerging leader and who demonstrates exceptional vision and entrepreneurship, and who identifies as female
Heron Preston L.E.D. (Less Enviromentally DesTructive) FUND
Grants of $10,000 awarded to young creatives who develop imaginative and innovative solutions reflecting Heron Preston's commitment to sustainability and the environment
kohl’s x fsf Scholarship
Three scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to students in their junior or senior year who submit excellent case studies in either design and product development or merchandising.
Dee & Tommy Hilfiger Scholarship
2023 Recipient: Samuel Stern
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to a BIPOC undergraduate demonstrating excellence in fashion apparel or footwear and handbag design.
Levi Strauss & Co. Scholarship
2023 Recipient: Katherine Blackburn
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to a student who demonstrates interest in a discipline or course of study relevant to Levi Strauss & Co. The Scholar may have special access to corporate employee mentors and internship opportunities.
Macy's x FSF ScholarshipS
2023 Recipients: Emma Faidley, Sabrina Martinez, Leah Rosenkranz
Three scholarships of $10,000, awarded to students selected in collaboration with key Macy's representatives
Marty's Light: the Marty Staff Scholarship
2023 Recipient: Genaro Ramirez
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate each year who:
Has an interest in menswear or another fashion industry sector influenced by Marty Staff
Embodies Marty's legacy, demonstrating fearlessness, inspiration, innovation — and fun, joy, and energy
Milk Makeup Visionary Fund Scholarships
2023 Recipients: Bryanna Strickland, Savannah Applewhite
Two scholarships of $10,000, awarded to students who:
Pursue disciplines or courses of study relevant to Milk Makeup
Make innovative case study presentations in the areas of Digital Branding + Marketing
Are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)
Neiman marcus Group x FSF Scholarships
2023 Recipients: Mallory Butts, Mia DeMeola, Lyla Duffy, Amaryllis Dunklee, Isabella Kostrzewa, Megan Lenzi, Rachel Slesnick, Lei Xiang, Hazel Anne Ycasiano, Britney Zhang
Ten scholarships of $10,000 provided to undergraduates demonstrating talent and commitment to advancing ethical and sustainable fashion
Nordstrom Made Scholarships
2023 Recipients: Cristina Cruz, Malik Gilbert, LeeAnn Huang, Tahaj Tanksley-Barrett, Jakarie Whitaker, Wanjing Zuo
Six scholarships of $10,000, awarded to college undergraduates who are BIPOC and Federal Pell Grant-eligible and/or are pursuing study in a field or discipline related to sustainability
PacSun x FSF Scholarships
2023 Recipients: Fatima Barati, Daniel Jackovics, Qi Li, Chance MacArthur
Four scholarships of $10,000, awarded to Scholars who demonstrate talent and commitment to innovative solutions around thematic areas of interest to Pacsun, such as advancing ethical and sustainable fashion, gender inclusivity, and textile innovation.
PVH Forward Fashion x FSF Scholarships
2023 Recipients: Grace Ferrara, Aliyah Hohl, Jules Newkirk, Napat Rattanaprakarn, Kevin Addison, Gbemisola Atinsola, Amira Linson, Angel Stewart
Eight scholarships of $10,000, awarded to undergraduates of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or People of Color) representation with a keen interest in the fashion industry, representing PVH’s commitment to inclusion & diversity and to creating greater pathways to opportunity in the industry
Ross Stores, Inc. Scholarships
2023 Recipients: Nicole Fusco, Florence Kim, Jessica Moss, Grace Schechter, Elizabeth Singleton
Five scholarships of $7,500, awarded to students who:
Demonstrate excellence in retail leadership
Present a Merchandising case study
Are preferably based in the Northeastern U.S.
Runway of Dreams™ x FSF Scholarship
2023 Recipient: Kennedy Obermeier
One scholarship of $10,000, presented to a Scholar whose submitted case study has a direct application to furthering the future of adaptive fashion design for people with disabilities
SAP x FSF Innovation Scholarship
2023 Recipient: Chibuike Uwakwe
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to a student who demonstrates innovation and interest in a discipline or course of study relevant to SAP.
SKIMS x fsf scholarships
2023 Recipients: Naecia Dixon, Kierra Lee, Maisie McDonald, Yvett Sanchez, Rosa Stancil
Five scholarships of $10,000, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate talent and commitment to innovative solutions around thematic areas of interest for SKIMS, such as advancing ethical and sustainable fashion, adaptive clothing, textile innovation, and size inclusivity.
Weissman x fsf scholarship
Four scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate an interest in dance, and who submit excellent case studies in the following disciplines—design and product development, merchandising and marketing analytics.
Allan J. Zwerner Scholarship
2023 Recipient: Mya Wright
One scholarship of $7,500, awarded to an undergraduate from the University of Florida or FSF Member School in Florida
Community College Scholarships
The VF Foundation x FSF Community College Initiative was launched in 2021 through the support of The VF Foundation
The VF Foundation x FSF Community College Scholarships
2023 Recipients: Trevell Adams (Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH), Alberto Bolanos (El Camino College, Torrance, CA), Terrance Byrum (Bronx Community College, New York, NY), Allyssa Comagon (Hostos Community College, New York, NY), Anastasia Fedorova (El Camino College, Torrance, CA), Fatmata Feika (Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH), Daniela Franco (El Camino College, Torrance, CA), Sophia Guerrero (El Camino College, Torrance, CA), Lindsey Reed (Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH), Micah Wong (Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA)
Ten scholarships of $5,000, awarded to students enrolled in community colleges. Students participate in summer professional education including an all-expense paid immersive "job shadow" experience made possible by The VF Foundation.
The Coach Foundation "Dream It Real" Community College Scholarships
2023 Recipients: Emma Bambauer (Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH), Jose Martinez Polanco (Hostos Community College, New York, NY), Leslie Vazquez (El Camino College, Torrance, CA)
Three scholarships of $5,000, awarded to students pursuing a course of study toward an Associate's degree (by educator nomination). Students participate in an intensive summer professional education program including an all-expense paid immersive “job shadow” experience.
True Religion x FSF Community College Bridge Scholarship
2023 Recipient: Isabella Hallqvist (El Camino College, Torrance, CA)
One scholarship of $5,000, awarded to a community college student from the greater Los Angeles area with aspirations to pursue a 4-year degree and a career in fashion (renewable as multi-year support with continued eligibility)
The above opportunities reflect the 2023 FSF Named Scholarships created by the Fashion Scholarship Fund’s generous partners as of 12/23/22. To explore creating a Named Scholarship at the FSF, contact development@fashionscholarshipfund.org.