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 $4.4 million and 384 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.

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.