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. The scholarship includes a $7,500 award, an 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 invites a diverse group of students from business, creative and liberal art disciplines to apply!

2026 Fashion Scholarship Fund Case Study Scholarship topic is "Fashion Crossed Industries". Across disciplines, applicants are asked to develop a collaboration with a business in an industry outside of fashion. Their business partner could be in industries such as hospitality, tourism, technology, or a variety of other business sectors. The central requirements of the collaboration are that it (1) cannot be with another fashion brand/retailer, and (2) cannot be with an individual – such as a celebrity or influencer. 

The annual case study competition allows applicants to pursue the scholarship in one of four disciplines, therefore four versions of the case study are available for: Design and Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, or Business Strategy. Also use the “How to Apply” guide, which outlines all competition requirements, including eligibility and additional submission content beyond the case study. Additionally, it provides students with guidance on how to identify the right discipline based on their interests.

Complete the Applicant Profile on the application portal to have access to resources like virtual masterclasses, Q&A sessions on the FSF case studies and alumni mentors. 

Deadline: October 13, 2025

Eligible applicants must be full time students, with an overall G.P.A. of 3.20 or greater who are interested in the fashion industry.  You must be an enrolled sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student during the 2025-2026 school year to apply. 

• sophomore
• junior
• senior

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

If awarded a  FSF Scholarship, recipients are strongly advised to participate in a summer internship.

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

 

Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards

Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity

University of Washington

171 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803

Seattle, WA 98195-2803

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