The Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting education of the fashion arts and business. Their mission is to advance the fashion industry by encouraging gifted and enterprising young people to pursue careers in design, merchandising, retailing and business, ensuring the industry will continue to attract dedicated, capable and creative individuals. In addition to the financial award, scholars have the opportunity to attend the awards gala in New York City (complimentary travel and hotel), access to national network of internship opportunities, mentor program, regional networking events and an invitation to join the alumni association. 

The FSF topics change each year but always involve an in-depth student challenge that focuses on real issues facing the fashion industry today. The FSF Case Study topics/focus are published every year in February, and the application deadline is typically in October. For access to Case Studies and the application, UW students should contact the UW scholarship advisors. The FSF is searching for the best and brightest fashion students from all backgrounds and disciplines. No matter what sector of the industry you’re interested in, there is a challenge for you, and we encourage you to apply!

2027 competition focus area: Unlocking Hidden Potential: Identifying High Value Consumer Groups

• Review the "How to Apply" guide and access one of the four case study disciplines (Design and Product Development, Marketing, Merchandising, Business Strategy).
• Submissions are due on Monday, October 12, 2026, by 11:59 AM EST. 

Eligible applicants must be full time, enrolled sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate students, at a college or university located in the United States.

• sophomore
• junior
• senior

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status
• Undocumented

General FSF questions can be directed to Marie Colletta (mcolletta@fashionscholarshipfund.org) and Katie Simone (ksimone@fashionscholarshipfund.org).

General Virgil Abloh™ “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund (VAPM) questions can be directed to Farai Simoyi (fsimoyi@fashionscholarshipfund.org) and Carly-Ann Fergus (cfergus@fashionscholarshipfund.org).

For access to Case Studies and the application, UW students should contact UW scholarship advisors. Others are encouraged to reach out to contacts at their own institutions.