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CFDA Scholarship Fund

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 $4 million and 376 scholarships from 1996 to 2024.

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.

This year, we dedicate all of our scholarships in honor of Elsa Klensch, the pioneering journalist and two-time decorated CFDA Fashion Awards recipient, who generously supported the CFDA’s commitment to education through her estate.

The CFDA Design Scholar Award

For the CFDA x Veronica Beard Creative Futures Scholarship apply here from January 27 to March 14

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For all other scholarships apply here from March 31 to May 16

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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.

The

The 2024 Selection Committee included:

Emma Gage

Melka NYC

Gigi Burris O'Hara

Gigi Burris Millinery & Closely Crafted

John Bartlett

John Bartlett NY

Jonathan Cohen

Jonathan Cohen Studio

Julie Gilhart

Fashion Consultant & Advisor

K.C. Hurst

Crystal Bridges Museum of American & The Momentary

Michelle Ochs

Et Ochs & é Léger

Nick Sullivan

Esquire

Robert Geller

Rag & Bone

Sami Miró

Sami Miró Vintage

Steven Kolb

CFDA

Taofeek Abijako

Head of State NY

Timo Weiland

Timo Weiland

Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder New York

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)

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