Scholarships
Highschool
Hems & Brims Summer/Fall 2026 Cohort
As a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives, we empower Black creatives to excel in the fashion industry by providing resources, mentorship, and professional and educational opportunities. Our goal is to close the disparity gap and dismantle systemic barriers to entry, fostering a more equitable future for Black talent within our organization and the broader community.
Requirements:
Applicants must be high school upperclassmen or early university students who are interested in pursuing a career in fashion
Program duration: June 6 – November 22, 2026
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College
Join the fifth annual Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College of Art and Design this summer to imagine new realities, hone your creative skills, and bring your big ideas to life! Lens Studio is a powerful application designed for artists and developers to build augmented reality experiences for Snapchatters around the world. In this three-week, pre-college program, students will combine the power of augmented reality (AR) with their own creativity to visualize, draw, develop, and share dynamic experiences.
Explore this free, three-week Snap Lens Lab Summer program. No prior experience or skills are required to apply.
Program duration: M- F, Jul 13 - 31st, 9 am-4 pm.
Application Deadline: Sun, May 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Against the Grain Scholarships
We believe in supporting future Asian American artists and leaders who are shining examples of what it means to Go Against The Grain. Each year, ATG proudly awards scholarships to a select group of amazing Asian American high school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate school students through multiple scholarships.
Explore this free, three-week Snap Lens Lab Summer program. No prior experience or skills are required to apply.
Requirements:
Open to students of at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity.
Must be a U.S citizen
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
College/University
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
Introduction to American Friends of Sarabande
Founded in 2022, American Friends of Sarabande’s (AFOS) is a charity arts organization. Their mission is to raise awareness for the activities and programs of the Sarabande Foundation in the U.S. and overseas to enhance the Foundation’s support for emerging creatives.
Lee Alexander McQueen established Sarabande in 2006 to support exceptional creative talent to advance the arts
Overview:
What Now? is Sarabande’s series of mentoring workstations for arts and fashion graduates who need help navigating the creative industries. The event is a collaborative effort with industry specialists and department representatives for luxury brands, top headhunters, art advisors, portfolio experts, and more. Fondly dubbed our ‘graduate survival guide,’ What Now’s goal is twofold.
To provide emotional support and solidarity to young creatives, conveying that they are not alone in feeling directionless post-graduation.
To provide access to industry advice from the specialists on graduates’ next steps.
When: May 8, 2026
Internships/ Apprenticeships
Highschool
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College/University
MHUSA 2026 Summer Internship Program
You embark on a career journey with the leaders of luxury wines, champagnes, and spirits, within the prestigious LVMH Group. From nature to communities, you’ll craft unforgettable experiences that drive the collective success of our 26 Maisons – each one with a unique heritage and set within the most remarkable terroirs the world has to offer. You enter a world of possibility where career development opportunities across our Maisons, our 5 global regions, and the entire LVMH Group, are unmatched.
Job Description
As a Moët Hennessy USA Intern, you'll dive into the core of our innovative business groups, gaining a holistic understanding of our operations. This summer program will run from (June 2nd, 2026 – August 7th, 2026), offering hands-on experience, direct collaboration with diverse teams, and engaging project-based assignments designed to challenge and inspire you. You'll have the unique opportunity to learn from Moët Hennessy USA leaders through mentorship, expand your professional network, and connect with key stakeholders across the company. At the end of the summer, you'll showcase your skills and insights through project-based assessments, where your contributions will directly address key business objectives and help shape the future of our brands. Whether you're contributing to a groundbreaking brand marketing campaign, shaping a cutting-edge social media strategy, or supporting our dynamic commercial teams, you'll gain invaluable practical experience that will propel your future career.
Requirements:
Demonstrates a keen interest in understanding the business and organizational goals, and desire to learn industry best practices and grow in an enterprise organization
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to represent all elements of Moet Hennessy’s core values
1 year of internship experience in a corporate setting is a plus
Rising senior (expected graduation between December 2026 – May 2027) currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field of study
Interest in pursuing a career in Marketing or Sales
Able and willing to work at assigned work location, relocation assistance will not be provided
Available to work full-time for the duration of the 10-week program (June– August 2026)
Prior internship experience in a corporate setting is a plus.
Must be 21 or older at the time of the internship to be considered
Location:
Hybrid 3x a week based out of NYC HQ office
Demand Planning Intern
At Sephora they inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. They create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, their teams across the world bring to life their purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. They are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.
Job Description
ID forecast opportunities from exception reporting
Adjust forecast by using tuning parameters in the Demand Planning system
Planning promotions for Core SKUs
Consensus planning- SKU.loc bottoms up vs brand.channel forecast reconciliation
Seasonal profile analysis
Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.
Requirements:
Attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Strong communication skills and a strong collaborator
Drives results and solution oriented
Graduating in 2026 or 2027 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
Remote program – work schedule must align with Pacific Standard Time
Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions *
Available from June 1 - August 14, 2026
Available for the 1-week On-Site office experience in San Francisco, CA
Location:
Hybrid, San Francisco, CA for 1 week
Compensation:
$25.00 per hour
Application: https://www.lvmh.com/join-us/our-job-offers/274724?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadWasmUROFWjSAs5_cIvn4LZHPqo2ir58dicXOt1IXgGWE0rpk8qbMq0khaLQ_aem_jgJuRU1BNbscJvtwlZhOnw
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: