2026 Named Scholarship Programs
Named Scholarship programs may provide Scholars with mentoring, internship, and entry-level job opportunities. These Named Scholarships for 2026 will make a difference in the lives of our talented young visionaries while contributing to the vitality of fashion and related industries. Scroll down to read more about these partnerships that are directly impacting students’ success and nurturing the future leaders of our industry. For our 2025 Scholarships and recipients, click here.
Virgil Abloh™ "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund
60 scholarships of $10,000, awarded each year to undergraduates who identify as Black or African American. Scholars 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
2026 Recipient: Ximena Caballero
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate at an AAFA-affiliated college/university pursuing a business-related discipline or course of study.
AAFA Global Public Policy Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Bridget Flatow
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate interested in the development of, and advocacy for, public policy related to the apparel, footwear, and accessories industry.
Allan J. Zwerner Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Hadley Dickinson
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate from the University of Florida or other FSF Member School in Florida.
Alvanon x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Michelle Liao
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who has an interest in size inclusivity and/or 3D garment product development.
Burlington Stores x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Mackenzie Speed
One scholarship of $10,000 (with an internship opportunity at the Burlington corporate offices in NJ or CA), awarded to a rising senior who demonstrates an interest in buying, marketing, merchandising, and/or supply chain.
Cactus Jack Design Ethos x FSF Scholarships
2026 Recipients: Cameron Blount, Caira Coleman, and Jasmine Cox
Three scholarships of $10,000, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Carolina Herrera x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Liznelly Pina Hernandez
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who submits an excellent case study in design.
Catalyst Brands x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Cassandra Castro
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Coach Dream It Real Scholarships
2026 Recipients: Lindsay Akinfenwa, Joseph Coleman, Claire Galli, Elise Warnke, and Colby Zur
The Coach Dream It Real Scholarships celebrate the heritage of leather crafting. Five scholarships of $10,000 each (with an immersive opportunity to learn from Coach’s leather experts at their headquarters in New York City), awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate a strong passion for and interest in learning the art of leathercraft.
Eric Emanuel x FSF Scholarships
2026 Recipients: Landon Breedlove, Andrew Grayson, Kennedy Hoyt, Lily Kolakowski and Ayanna Wilson
Five scholarships of $10,000 each (with additional grant and apprenticeship opportunities), awarded to undergraduates with entrepreneurial spirits and ambitions — who have their fingers on the pulse of pop culture and digital/social trends.
Gibson Homewares x FSF Scholarship
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Gloria Vanderbilt Scholarship (supported by One Jeanswear Group)
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Karl-Anthony Towns x FSF Scholarships
Two scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate an interest in the intersection of fashion and sports.
Kohl’s x FSF Scholarships
2026 Recipients: Jason Baloyo, Tru Longyear, and Destiny Robinson
Three scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates in their junior or senior year who submit excellent case studies in either design and product development or merchandising.
Kurt Geiger Kindness Foundation x FSF Scholarship
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who submits an excellent case study in merchandising, marketing, or business strategy.
Levi Strauss & Co. Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Trevor Lloyd
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to a student who demonstrates interest in a discipline or course of study relevant to Levi Strauss.
Licensing International Foundation x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Jasmine Benau
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Macy’s, Inc. Jeff Gennette Scholarship Program
2026 Recipients: Bryce Agyapong, Grace Albright, Belimar Davila, Megan Huffnagle, Jordan Hobbs, Jake Schnur, Samantha Schoppe, Andrea Torelli Lathulerie, and Wyatt Walloga
Nine scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduate students selected in collaboration with representatives from Macy’s in alignment with its Mission Every One commitment: to create a more equitable future for all.
Movado Group x FSF Scholarship
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded by Movado Group (Tommy Hilfiger Watches and Jewelry) to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Nordstrom x FSF Scholarships
Seven scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate an interest in sustainability and who represent Nordstrom’s commitment to inclusion and diversity in the fashion industry.
Peerless Clothing x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipients: Katlego Khunou and Aalona Snell
Two scholarships of $10,000, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
PVH Forward Fashion x FSF Scholarships
Eight scholarships of $10,000, awarded to undergraduates with a keen interest in the fashion industry, representing PVH’s support for pathways to opportunity for all in the industry.
Ross Stores, Inc. Scholarships
2026 Recipients: Katherine Adams, Chandler Doll, Casey Feldman, Velina Feuzeu, Chloé Jean-Miles, Emme Serafino, and Jaida Waimey
Seven scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate excellence in retail leadership, present a merchandising case study, and are (preferably) based in the Northeastern U.S.
Saks Global x FSF Scholarships
2026 Recipients: Lily Arnold, Dominique Bell, Taylor Branch, Gabriela Gastone Guilabert, Kendra Hill, Carter Hinds, Mickayla Khantivong, Sophia Rand, Lukas Ross, Hiromichi Suzuki
Ten scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates whose work or interests reflect a commitment to advancing conversations around mental health and wellness within the fashion industry.
Sandro x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Kyla Perry
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who is interested in the intersection of the fine arts and fashion.
SKIMS x FSF Scholarships
Six scholarships of $10,000 each (with an internship opportunity at SKIMS), awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate talent and commitment to innovative solutions around areas of thematic interest for SKIMS, such as advancing ethical and sustainable fashion, adaptive clothing, textile innovation, and size inclusivity.
S. Rothschild & Co x FSF Scholarship
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
The Jewelry Group x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Zoe Linert
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who submits an excellent case study in one of the following disciplines: design and product development, merchandising, and/or business strategy.
The Kasper Group x FSF Scholarship
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
The Tighe Family x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Montse Navarro
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
The Wlazlo Family x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Jazmin Hernandez Arceo
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition, and who is preferably based in Texas.
TJX x FSF Scholarships
2026 Recipients: Brianna Camejo, Danaka Howard, Annelise McDonald, Dylan Peralta, Audessa Schaefer
Five scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates with an interest in a career in merchandising and/or the off-price retail industry, and who represent TJX's commitment to inclusion and diversity in the fashion industry.
Tommy Bahama x FSF Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Lillie Barrientos
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
UBS House of Craft Scholarships
2026 Recipients: Ava Carter, Ethan Gayle, Asia Hertz, Anna Beth Mauldin, and Fiona Otto
Five scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates who are dedicated to and interested in the mastery of craft, including specialized disciplines such as embroidery and weaving, lace making, quilting and patchwork, hand-painting, leathercraft, draping and tailoring, patternmaking, textile print design, and beadwork.
Weissman x FSF Scholarships
2026 Recipients: Hannah Adcock, Emmalee Allbritton, Shaely Stabler, and Lila Vivi
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/or marketing.
WHP Global x FSF Scholarships
2026 Recipients: Andrea Palencio and Christian Williams
Two scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates selected in collaboration with key WHP Global representatives.
The above opportunities reflect the 2026 FSF Named Scholarships created by the Fashion Scholarship Fund’s generous partners as of 3/3/26. To explore creating a Named Scholarship at the FSF, contact partnerships@fashionscholarshipfund.org.