BFC Foundation Scholarships Applications Now Open

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that applications for the BFC Foundation Scholarships are now open. Students can submit their applications until Sunday 23rd August 2020, 5pm.

All scholarships are awarded by the BFC Foundation (Registered Charity Number: 1185152) with financial support to students to complete their courses. The BFC Foundation brings all of the BFC’s charitable initiatives under one umbrella; supporting the future growth and success of the British fashion industry by focusing on three areas: Education, Grant-Giving, Business Mentoring and the Institute of Positive Fashion.

Scholarships are available to those who have an offer from, or currently studying an MA or BA at a BFC Colleges Council member college*. Non-British students are also eligible to apply for the scholarships. All interested students need to apply via the BFC website.

Education is at the heart of the BFC Foundation. At this time, the support of upcoming talent establishing pathways through education is more critical than ever. The UK has some of the best fashion schools in the world and supporting students is imperative to maintaining the country’s position as the birthplace of global fashion talent.

This year’s scholarships are:

BA Full Scholarship

The BA Full Scholarship is offered to students who have a confirmed place on a BA Fashion Design course. The scholarship helps towards course tuition fees with a contribution to course costs or living expenses.

BA Exceptional Circumstances Scholarship

The BA Exceptional Circumstances Scholarship is available to students at any stage in their BA Fashion Design degree that, for financial reasons, would be unable to continue or even accept their place on the course without support.

BA Final Year Scholarship

The BA Final Year Scholarship is offered to students in their final year of a BA Fashion Design course. The funding aims to cover production costs for students’ final collections.

BA/MA Dior Men Scholarship

The BA/MA Scholarship, funded by Dior Men, is available to students accepted on a BA/MA Fashion Design course in the UK. The scholarship covers the course tuition fees with a contribution to course costs or living expenses.

MA Scholarship

The MA Scholarship is available to students accepted on an MA Fashion Design course in the UK. The scholarship helps towards course tuition fees with a contribution to course costs or living expenses.

CHANEL MA Scholarship

The MA Scholarship, funded by CHANEL, is available to students accepted on an MA Fashion Design course in the UK. The scholarship covers the course tuition fees with a contribution to course costs or living expenses.

Dior Men MA Scholarship

The MA Scholarship, funded by Dior Men, is available to students accepted on an MA Fashion Design course in the UK that will be focusing on menswear. The scholarship covers the course tuition fees with a contribution to course costs or living expenses.

MA Scholarship

The MA Scholarship is available to students accepted on an MA Fashion Design course in the UK. The scholarship covers the course tuition fees with a contribution to course costs or living expenses.

MA Final Year Scholarship

The MA Final Year Scholarship is offered to students in their final year of an MA Fashion Design course in the UK to cover production costs for their final collections.

Scholarship applications are assessed on the basis of talent and financial need, using information given in the application, the portfolio, the applicant’s financial circumstances and references received.

All applications will be short listed by a panel of academics, the BFC and industry representatives.