The Gucci Changemakers Scholarship Award Program is designed so as to create more opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds to gain access to the fashion industry.
The Gucci Foundation offers two amazing scholarship programs, the Gucci Changemakers Scholars Program and the Gucci Changemakers X Cfda Scholars By Design.
Full Description
The Gucci Changemakers X Cfda Scholars By Design is a one-time award for high school seniors who plan to study fashion design at an accredited four-year undergraduate college or university.
This award will be up to $20,000 per year for four years duration of high education and there will be two selected scholars annually.
The Gucci Changemakers X Cfda Scholars By Design Award’s main idea is to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and equity within fashion.
If you happen to be one of the two students who will be selected as Gucci Changemakers X CFDA Scholars by Design, you will receive a combination of scholarship funding and bespoke mentorship opportunities.
Who's eligible?
The eligible applicants for this award are those students who must be seeking to attain an undergraduate (BFA/ BA or equivalent) degree within any specialization of fashion design.
You need to be a diverse undergraduate student with unmet financial need interested in the fashion industry.
Being that this is a need-based scholarship, the financial need of the applicant has to be proven.
You are highly encouraged to apply if you think that you meet the above-mentioned requirements.
How to Apply
The fillable application forms will become available on the scholarship provider’s website once the application procedure opens.
The Gucci Changemakers X Cfda Scholars By Design Award application requires the submission of the following:
- Completed Application
- Headshot
- Biography
- Video
- Written Statement
- Portfolio
- Resume / Cv {Optional}
- 2 Endorsers / Recommenders
The selection of the winners will be made after a careful review of all the applicants which will be done by the CFDA, Gucci, and members of Gucci’s Changemakers Council.
Two selected applicants will be awarded and the deadline for the application submissions is December 31st.
The selection will be based on the application, statement, video, and portfolio.
All application material must be submitted online and two recipients will be announced in Spring.
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