Black Fashion World Scholarship Fund for Fashion Entrepreneurs 2022

The BFW Scholarship Fund provides an educational grant to African Americans who are limited financially and have displayed a compelling desire to pursue a career in the fashion industry, despite adverse situations they have encountered.

Their challenges may have ranged from socio-economic setbacks including teen pregnancy; former incarceration; interrupted schooling; poverty and homelessness. According to datawheel.us in 2017 the student population at the Fashion Institute of Technology for Black or African Americans was 9.27%, as compared to 44.3% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.2% Asian. Black Fashion World Foundation’s aim is to eradicate financial barriers that can hinder this demographic of creatives from obtaining the necessary education that is vital to their journey to fulfilling their fashion dreams.

About Black Fashion World

Black Fashion World Foundation, Inc. is a Delaware 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. BFW Foundation is serving an important role in society that will create an economic stimulus; unity in the black culture; investment in the welfare of others; a reduction in crime; and an overall improvement in the quality of life for “black fashion-preneurs” and the African American community as a whole. By working with and assisting “black fashion-preneurs”, BFW Foundation will create opportunities for e...... read more

Scholarship Fund

Aim and Benefits of Scholarship Fund

• The scholarship provided is based on financial need.

Requirements for Scholarship Fund Qualification

• Applicant must be an African American, Black, Pan African;
• High School seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2 year or 4 year) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools;
• Career Changers may apply. Must not have an undergraduate degree;
• US citizen or Permanent Resident;
• 18 to 44 years of age;
• Minimum 2.0 GPA;
• Household income not exceeding $75,000 USD;
• Their proof of resilience in the face of adversity and a willingness to make positive contributions to their communities are necessary for consideration;
• Students must effectively communicate how they will serve the community upon completion of the program.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Scholarship Fund

Selection Criteria 

• Display of Leadership
• Community Service
• Socio-Economic Factors
• Quality of Essay and/or Video Message Submission
• Testimonials to Character

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit BFW website