FSF Case Study Scholarship
The annual FSF Case Study Scholarship is our signature program. The scholarship topics change each year but always involve an in-depth student challenge that focuses on real issues facing the fashion industry today.
No matter what sector of the industry you’re interested in, we have a challenge for you. We’re searching for the best and brightest fashion students from all backgrounds — and we encourage you to apply!
Why should you apply?
Scholarship Money *
Scholarship funds can be applied to any educational expenses such as tuition, summer intern housing, study abroad, etc.
Mentorships
Scholarship recipients can join the FSF Mentor Program and select a Mentor during the year of their award.
FSF Awards Gala
Scholarship winners are invited to the annual FSF Awards Gala in New York City. Attended by our Board of Governors and industry executives, complimentary hotel and travel are provided.
Internships and Job Opportunities
Winners have access to internships and full-time jobs through FSF partner companies and corporate recruiters at our Talent Acquisition Events.
Alumni Perks
Winners can also join the FSF Alumni Association for ongoing development events and support throughout their career.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior (graduating Spring 2025) enrolled in an FSF member school.
Contact the FSF educator at your member school for login details and to apply.
International students with an F-1 Visa who would like to participate in the FSF Scholarship competition are required to submit a CPT for 2024 Spring, Summer, or Fall semester or a valid OPT by the FSF Case Study submission deadline of October 14th, 2024.
CPT - Curricular Practical Training
OPT - Optional Practical Training
The complete CPT and OPT explanation can be found here on the official United States Homeland Security website.
Are you up for the 2025 challenge?
2025 Case Study Prompts were published in early February 2024 — contact your school’s FSF Educator Partner for more information! The deadline to apply is October 14th, 2024 at 8:59 AM PST.
* The Fashion Scholarship Fund’s expectations for the use of the scholarship money is pretty straightforward. A Scholar must demonstrate a commitment to his/her studies, remain a student in good standing, and honor the academic obligations as required by his/her school. It’s the Scholar’s responsibility to follow the policy of his/her college/university to process the funds received. It’s possible that the FSF Scholarship may be applied to the Scholar’s financial aid award. If the Scholar’s college/university doesn’t require the FSF Scholarship to be applied to a financial aid award, the student may use the funds to fulfill other financial obligations, such as college tuition or payment to a private lender for a college loan. Finally, the FSF Scholarship may assist with expenses incurred by educational programs related to the pursuit of and the scholar’s commitment to a career in the fashion industry.