CFDA Scholarship Fund

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About

About

The CFDA Scholarship Fund is open to undergraduate juniors and first-year graduate students enrolled in a fashion design program at an American college or university.

Committed to supporting American fashion designers of tomorrow, the CFDA Scholarship Fund has awarded approximately $5.9 million and 415 scholarships from 1996 to 2026.

Annually, the CFDA discovers exemplary student talent. Thanks to the generosity of the partners and donors, the CFDA Scholarship Fund continues to invest in the future of American fashion.

2026

2026 CFDA Scholarship Fund Recipients

Anzeka Rysava

The Carolina Herrera Women in Design Scholarship

Giang Luu

The Carolina Herrera Women in Design Scholarship

Ylva Yao

The Geoffrey Beene Design Scholar Award

Alexia Magdaleno

The Liz Claiborne Honorarium

Alejandra Pabon

The Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation Scholarship

Cassandra Williams

The Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation Scholarship

Nara Shin

The Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation Scholarship

Zeri Lopez

The Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation Scholarship

JJ Lewis

The Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation Scholarship

Miranda Alvarado

The Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation Scholarship

Nyriel Saures

The Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation Scholarship

Samalie Kabenge

The Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation Scholarship

Jamie Han

The Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation Scholarship

Lee Lynshue

The Melvin and Monique Rodriguez Family Foundation Scholarship

Aahaan Tandon

The PVH Foundation Runway Ahead Scholarship

Ahmrii Johnson

The PVH Foundation Runway Ahead Scholarship

Grace Gui

The PVH Foundation Runway Ahead Scholarship

Jennifer Yan

The PVH Foundation Runway Ahead Scholarship

Kineri Shah

The Saint Laurent Scholarship

Alvin Wang

The Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Design Scholar Award

Jane Lee

The Veronica Beard Creative Futures Scholarship

Madison Valenta

The Veronica Beard Creative Futures Scholarship

Chris Ortiz

The Veronica Beard Creative Futures Scholarship

Summer Kubota

The Veronica Beard Creative Futures Scholarship

The CFDA Launches the 2026 CFDA Scholarship Fund Application

Celebrating the Veronica Beard x CFDA Creative Futures Scholars

Beyond

Beyond the Financial Award

CFDA Scholarship Fund finalists have the exclusive opportunity to present their work to distinguished CFDA members and prominent industry leaders.

CFDA Scholarship Fund recipients gain access to a range of exclusive experiences, such as attending the CFDA Fashion Awards.

Notable

Notable past recipients include:

Uyen Tran

Tômtex (2020)

Jacques Agbobly

Agbobly (2019)

Peter Do

Peter Do (2013)

Michelle Ochs

Et Ochs & Hervé Léger (2006)

Chris Benz

Chris Benz (2003)

Jack McCollough

Loewe (2001)

Peter Som

Peter Som (1996)