Scholarships
Highschool
Ultrafabrics Inc. Scholarship Award
Forward-thinking, creative students will be the key to creating sustainable solutions in their industries as they enter the workforce.
With environmental crises growing, prioritizing sustainability is crucial. The design industry is one area where innovative students can make a broad impact through their future work, creating better products and reducing their carbon footprint simultaneously.
This scholarship aims to support the next generation of designers who are committed to prioritizing environmental and social sustainability.
Requirements:
Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing design or engineering
At least a 3.0 GPA
Deadline:
Aug 3, 2026
Amount:
$10,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/ultrafabrics-sustainable-design-scholarship/
Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship
Pamela Branchini was a lover of the arts and was passionate about music, visual arts, design, and decor.
Pamela had a generous spirit and was always striving to support and encourage those she worked with, as well as the artists and performers she helped produce concerts and events. Pamela used her life to create beautiful events for all to enjoy and made a positive impact on everyone she met.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.
Requirements:
Any student who is or will be pursuing a higher education program in the fine arts, such as instrumental music, vocal music, musical theatre, design, or other fine arts, may apply for this scholarship.
Deadline:
Nov 5, 2026
Amount:
$1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/pamela-branchini-memorial-scholarship/
College/University
Taejhiana Diandra Walker Memorial Scholarship
Taejhiana Walker was a twenty-two-year-old college student with a vibrant spirit and a deep love for life who tragically passed away due to domestic violence.
Taejhiana was known for being full of joy, curiosity, and warmth. She had a passion for fashion and loved experimenting with new hairstyles, keeping up with trends, traveling with friends, and trying new foods. Taejhiana brought light into every space she entered and had a natural ability to make people laugh and feel seen.
Requirements:
Any high school senior (Class of 2026) or undergraduate student based in New York, Maryland, or Virginia
Applicant must demonstrate compassion, resilience, or community involvement.
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/taejhiana-diandra-walker-memorial-scholarship/
The Fashion Scholarship Fund
The Fashion Scholarship Fund is the fashion industry’s foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development nonprofit organization. The FSF works directly with the country's most talented young students and awards over $1.9 million each year in scholarships to help these students succeed in all sectors of the industry including design and product development, merchandising, marketing, and business strategy.
The FSF also provides scholars with a wide range of internship and career opportunities, mentorship, networking, professional development, and unprecedented access to the industry's most influential leaders and companies.
Requirements:
You must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior (graduating Spring 2027).
You must attend a four-year college or university located in the United States.
Contact the FSF educator at your member school for login details and how to apply.
International students with an F-1 Visa may participate in the scholarship competition. Students are encouraged to submit a CPT (Curricular Practical Training) from any prior semester by the FSF Case Study submission deadline of October 12th, 2026. The complete CPT explanation can be found here on the official United States Homeland Security website.
Students from schools that are not FSF member schools, but who otherwise meet the FSF Scholarship Eligibility Requirements, may compete.
For more information regarding Eligibility Requirements, please contact the FSF educator at your member school for login details and how to apply.
For more information regarding the FSF Scholarship, please contact Marie Colletta, Head of Education Programs.
For more information regarding the Virgil Abloh™ “Post-Modern” Scholarship, please contact Farai Simoyi, Head of Virgil Abloh™ "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund & Equity.'
Learn More: https://www.fashionscholarshipfund.org/fsf-case-study-scholarship
Internships/ Apprenticeships
Highschool
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Post-College/University
Assistant Footwear Designer
They are looking for a motivated Women’s Footwear Designer to support the Outlet/Cutup design team. This role will support the Design Director, Senior Designer, and Technical Designer through the full development cyc
Job Description
Research and analyze seasonal fashion trends, including materials from the latest runways and the competitive commercial market
Create shoe sketches based on concept direction, CADs, and technical specs for off-price channels (Outlet and Cutup)
Present design ideas and sketches to internal teams
Assist in material and color selection during detailing
Support fit corrections, proto prepping/presentation boards, layer-up treatment specs, and graphic placement
Participate in costing, CAD reviews, sketch reviews, and market meetings; take notes and communicate across cross-functional teams as needed
Communicate daily developments with factories
Assist in developing prototypes through to final, pre-production refined samples
Collaborate closely with product development, merchandising, and materials teams to ensure cost-effective and efficient design execution
Create and maintain legal decks and follow up as needed
Organize design archives, material library, and footwear proto samples
Provide administrative support for design meetings (e.g., tracking proto shipments, preparing presentation boards, etc.)
Requirements:
2+ years’ design experience within the women’s footwear industry
Bachelor’s degree in footwear design or related field preferred
Strong sketching skills; hand sketching preferred
Proficiency in Adobe Illustration and CAD
Experience in creating footwear specifications
Basic knowledge of footwear construction and materials (especially synthetic and fabric types preferred)
Strong sense of color, fashion trends, and materials
Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple deadlines, meet work milestones, and follow through with strong time-management skills
Self-motivated, proactive, organized and team player
Working knowledge of PLM is preferred but not required
Graphic manipulation experience is preferred but not required
Location:
NY Metro Area
Compensation:
$65,000.00-$70,000.00
Application: https://capri.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Michael_Kors/job/NY-Metro-Area/Assistant-Footwear-Designer_R_780087?jobFamilyGroup=729e299a2c5c103af05c8f0b99b1949d&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadanJMlD4eL4AODZ76TtyQc98t3I1m4Rq9S_MoJshBWdZlZZDl0NQjIFyAzpg_aem_8rYrp1XUVnd1B21qYhfhhA
Learning Opportunities/Workshops
Elementary School
CNSTNT DVLPMNT (Constant Development)
CNSTNT DVLPMNT (Constant Development) is on a mission to cultivate untapped talent and expand the creative community.
They are a product, educational, and experiential brand inviting creatives on the journey of discovery and empowering them with opportunities for further growth.
By challenging students to not only think of themselves as consumers, but also as creatives, CNSTNT DVLPMNT is a purposeful solution for the lack of diversity in the footwear and apparel industries.
CNSTNT DVLPMNT offers Creative Discovery Tools (CDTs) which are designed to introduce students to skills that are invaluable for future career opportunities in creative industries.
Each CDT is an interactive resource combining the aspects of a comic book, an educational book, and a sketchbook to engage students for high powered learning.
Their interactive sketchbook will help you unlock your creative potential and introduce you to the world of footwear design! You will learn the basics of drawing sneakers and how you can start sketching your own original designs.
They also offer mentorships and programs for young Designers.
Learn more here:
Middle School
CNSTNT DVLPMNT (Constant Development)
CNSTNT DVLPMNT (Constant Development) is on a mission to cultivate untapped talent and expand the creative community.
They are a product, educational, and experiential brand inviting creatives on the journey of discovery and empowering them with opportunities for further growth.
By challenging students to not only think of themselves as consumers, but also as creatives, CNSTNT DVLPMNT is a purposeful solution for the lack of diversity in the footwear and apparel industries.
CNSTNT DVLPMNT offers Creative Discovery Tools (CDTs) which are designed to introduce students to skills that are invaluable for future career opportunities in creative industries.
Each CDT is an interactive resource combining the aspects of a comic book, an educational book, and a sketchbook to engage students for high powered learning.
Their interactive sketchbook will help you unlock your creative potential and introduce you to the world of footwear design! You will learn the basics of drawing sneakers and how you can start sketching your own original designs.
They also offer mentorships and programs for young Designers.
Learn more here: