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 2025.

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.

The applications for 2026 CFDA Scholarships are available here.

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.