Named Scholarships
Named Scholarship programs may provide Scholars with mentoring, internship, and entry-level job opportunities. These Named Scholarships for 2025 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 the partnerships that are directly impacting students’ success and nurturing the future leaders of our industry and to learn about this year's recipients. For our 2024 Scholarships and recipients, click here.
Virgil Abloh™ "Post-Modern" Scholarship fund
2025 Recipients: Chloe Allen, Kweku Andoh, Lakela Bailey, Sara Balanta, Shamya Banks, Tiffany Barney, Miquelyne Barthelemy, Majesty Bland, Taylor Branch, Kari Brown, Janiyah Bryan, Niara Butler, Mallory Butts, Fatmata Camara, Alanis Castro-Pacheco, Fatoumata Cisse, Emonie Coleman, Paris Cooke-Brown, Faith Crawford, Zachary Crawford, Jordan Dixon, Amaya Evans, Tracy Ewli-Kwakutse, Celia Fennell, Sydney Geis, Ephese Germain, Lauryn Giddings, Benicio Gomez, Gabriella Gooden, Troy Hardges, DaNae Harrison, Kennedy Hoyt, Baiyinah Ings, Ishara Kelsaw-Fletcher, Amanda Kerr, A'nika Lickert, Jefferson Linares, Ashton Lovette, Bliss-Nurah Mack, Chancy Marsh, Jaidyn McCullough, Layla Mersel, Alexandria Minott, Teresa Mitchell, Uchechukwu Moghalu, Fiona Otto, Trinity Philbert, Gabrielle Ribot, Chace Rumley, Brandon Seymour, Mackenzie Speed, Malachi Star, Emma Taylor, Cierra Wajid, Jaida Wamey, Kailynn Washington, Jakarie Whitaker, Kennedi White, Aaron Williams, and Kyndahl Williams
60 scholarships of $10,000, awarded each year to undergraduates of academic promise of Black, African American, or African descent, who 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
2025 Recipient: Kimiko Quayle
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate at an AAFA-afliated college/university pursuing a business-related discipline or course of study.
AAFA Global Public Policy Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Prateeksha Prabhakar
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
2025 Recipient: Hope Underwood
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
2025 Recipient: Celia Fennell
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who has an interest in size inclusivity and/or 3D garment product development.
BCI Brands x FSF ScholarshipS
2025 Recipients: Olivia Lively and Haili Bruckner
Two scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Burlington Stores x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Mattes Crichton
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to a student who demonstrates interest in a discipline or course of study relevant to Burlington Stores. The Scholar may have special access to corporate employee mentors and internship opportunities.
Cactus Jack Design Ethos x FSF Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Amaya Evans, Bliss-Nurah Mack, and Jordan Dixon
Three scholarships of $10,000, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
In addition to the Cactus Jack Design Ethos x FSF Scholarship program, the FSF is also excited to partner with the Cactus Jack Foundation through the Cactus Jack Design Ethos 101 Program. This new online program, conceived by Travis Scott and the Cactus Jack Foundation, includes a curriculum featuring video learning modules hosted by the Cactus Jack team and partners. To learn more, click here.
Carolina Herrera x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Nicole Moreno
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who submits an excellent case study in design.
Catalyst Brands x FSF Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Kevin Ishizuka and Alexandra Lambrinos
Two scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Dick’s Sporting Goods x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Melanie Best
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates an interest in sports and/or is a former athlete.
ERIC EMANUEL x FSF Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Jefferson Linares, Malachi Star, Kinnera Challapalli, Troy Hardges, and Ella Hodges
Five scholarships of $10,000 each (with additional grant and apprenticeship opportunities), awarded to undergraduates with entrepreneurial spirits and ambitions — and their fingers on the pulse of pop culture and digital/social trends.
Fashionphile x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Sarah Ambrosius
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
G-III Apparel Group x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Sara Barthel de Weydenthal
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Karl-Anthony Towns x FSF Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Aaron Williams and Paris Cooke-Brown
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
2025 Recipients: A’nika Lickert, Trinity Philbert, and Colby Zur
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.
Levi Strauss & Co. Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Amanda Kerr
One scholarship of $10,000 (with an internship opportunity at Levi Strauss & Co.), awarded to a student who demonstrates interest in a discipline or course of study relevant to Levi Strauss.
Licensing International Foundation x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Jaidyn McCullough
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Macy’s, Inc. Jeff Gennette Scholarship Program
2025 Recipients: Anoushka Ambavanekar, Jennifer DeBellis, Baiyinah Ings, Caitlyn Miller, Jake Schnur, Brandon Seymour, Emma Taylor, Olivia Zhao, and Yimo Zou
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.
Marty's Light: The Marty Staff Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Bryce Propst
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who has an interest in menswear or another fashion industry sector influenced by Marty Staff, and who embodies Marty's legacy, demonstrating fearlessness, inspiration, innovation — and fun, joy, and energy.
National Basketball Players Association Foundation x FSF Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Niara Butler and Malak Elhaddad
Two scholarships of $10,000 awarded to undergraduates of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or People of Color) representation with a keen interest in the intersection of the fashion industry, sports, and culture.
Nordstrom x FSF Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Erin Bond, Majesty Bland, Kennedi White, Tiffany Chen, Zachary Crawford, Alexander Flores, and Fiona Otto
Seven scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate an interest in sustainability and reflect Nordstrom’s commitment to inclusion and diverse representation in the fashion industry.
Peerless Clothing x FSF ScholarshipS
2025 Recipients: Justin Le and Lovely Grace Pilibino
Two scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Perry Ellis International x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Oliver Riedinger
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
PVH Forward Fashion x FSF Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Lakela Bailey, Miquelyne Barthelemy, Kari Brown, Janiyah Bryan, Gherese Felipe, Adeena Hakim, Chancy Marsh, Claire Swadling, and Kailynn Washington
Nine scholarships of $10,000, awarded to undergraduates of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or People of Color) representation with a keen interest in the fashion industry, representing PVH’s commitment to inclusion & diversity and to creating greater pathways to opportunity in the industry.
Ralph Lauren Corporation x FSF ScholarshipS
2025 Recipients: Faith Crawford and Tiffany Barney
Two scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Ross Stores, Inc. Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Sadie Atherton, Leynie Hester, Ishara Kelsaw-Fletcher, Emma Robinson, and Mackenzie Speed
Five 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.
Runway of Dreams™ x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Teresa Mitchell
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate whose submitted case study has a direct application to adaptive fashion.
Saks Global X FSF Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Alicia Fabella, Carter Hinds, DaNae Harrison, Gabriella Gooden, Hiromichi Suzuki, Kyndahl Williams, Lukas Ross, Mallory Butts, Taylor Branch, and Yiheng Lu
Ten scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate talent in and commitment to advancing sustainable and ethical fashion.
SKIMS x FSF Scholarships
Six scholarships of $10,000 each (with an internship opportunity with 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.
Tapestry x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Rachel Stauffer
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
The Jewelry Group x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Sharon Choi
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.
Tighe Family x FSF Scholarship
2025 Recipient: Kyd Kacani
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
TJX x FSF Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Rajvi Dharamshi, Zetta Megenhardt, Piper Michalski, Sofia Sarsoza, and Sophia Wang
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
2025 Recipient: Autumn Chilenski
One scholarship of $10,000, awarded to an undergraduate who demonstrates excellence through the FSF Scholarship Competition.
Weissman x FSF Scholarships
2025 Recipients: Megan Huffnagle, Erica Lubomirsky, Alexandria Minott, and Rebecca Parker
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
2025 Recipients: Fabiana Abreau and Julie Anstadt-Hernandez
Two scholarships of $10,000 each, awarded to undergraduates selected in collaboration with key WHP Global representatives.
Community College Scholarships
The VF Foundation x FSF Community College Initiative was launched in 2021 through the support of The VF Foundation
The VF Foundation x FSF Community College Scholarships
Ten scholarships of $5,000, awarded to students enrolled in community colleges. Students participate in summer professional education including an all-expense paid immersive "job shadow" experience made possible by The VF Foundation.
PVH x FSF Community College Scholarships
Ten scholarships of $5,000 each, awarded to students enrolled in community colleges. Students participate in professional education programming during their Scholarship year, including an all-expense paid fashion industry immersion program made possible by PVH.
True Religion x FSF Community College Bridge Scholarship
One scholarship of $5,000, awarded to a community college student from the greater Los Angeles area with aspirations to pursue a 4-year degree and a career in fashion (renewable as multi-year support with continued eligibility).
The above opportunities reflect the 2025 FSF Named Scholarships created by the Fashion Scholarship Fund’s generous partners as of 3/6/25. To explore creating a Named Scholarship at the FSF, contact development@fashionscholarshipfund.org.