Susan Sherman Fashion Scholarship Application 📚✨🎨

  • Susan Sherman Fashion Scholarship Application

    Presented by Saint Louis Fashion Fund, this scholarship opportunity recognizes emerging talent with care, rigor, and distinction.

  • Application Overview

    We invite thoughtful, complete applications from students who are ready to present their best work with clarity, polish, and professionalism.
  • Six $5,000 scholarships will be awarded through the Susan Sherman Fashion Scholarship presented by Saint Louis Fashion Fund.

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Please review these requirements before starting your application.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized fashion program or another degree program relating to fashion, or be pursuing a relevant skill set with the intention of applying that skill in a career in the fashion industry. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized fashion program or another degree program relating to fashion. Applicants must intend to work in the fashion industry. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Proof of financial need is required. A list of extracurricular activities is required. One recommendation letter from a teacher or professor is required and is limited to one page. A video submission is required and may be up to 3 minutes.
  • St. Louis metropolitan area counties: In Illinois: Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair. In Missouri: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City, St. Louis, Warren.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Parent / Guardian Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Supporting Materials

    Please upload clear, complete files so reviewers can assess your application without delays or avoidable formatting issues.
  • Upload Proof of Financial Need
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  • Upload Academic Transcript
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  • Upload Activities List
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  • Video Submission

    Please review the video guidelines before choosing how to submit. Applicants may be preparing for a range of careers in fashion, including fashion design, photography, styling, merchandising, marketing, branding, journalism, graphic design, and related creative or professional roles. Your video should include a clear narrative describing your interest in fashion and visuals or examples that show your work, experience, or creative perspective in your specific area of interest. Applicants may upload a video file or provide a shareable link. If providing a link, it must be accessible and viewable by reviewers. At least one video submission method must be provided.
  • Please review the video guidelines before choosing how to submit. You may share a video file or a link, and your submission should tell your story in a way that reflects your interests, experiences, and goals in fashion—whether through design, photography, styling, merchandising, marketing, branding, journalism, graphic design, or another related path. We welcome clear, thoughtful submissions that show your perspective and creative work.
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  • Important Dates

    Key deadlines and event dates for applicants and scholarship recipients.
  • Submission deadline: 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified beginning July 1, 2026. Scholarship recipients and a parent or guardian are requested to attend the formal award presentation in St. Louis on July 31, 2026.

  • Certification & Signature

    Before signing, please confirm that all required materials are included, that any links open correctly, and that every upload is complete and readable.

  • Terms & Conditions

    Please read the scholarship terms carefully before agreeing.
  • By submitting an application, you confirm that the application is complete and submitted by the deadline. You also confirm that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge. If awarded, scholarship funds must be used for approved educational purposes only, and you are responsible for any taxes that may apply. The scholarship committee’s obligation is limited to the award terms described here, and continued eligibility depends on maintaining good academic standing. Failure to meet requirements, provide requested information, or follow the scholarship terms may result in forfeiture of the award. You consent to reasonable publicity and the use of your name, image, and application-related materials for scholarship purposes. This scholarship is offered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or any other protected status. The scholarship committee reserves the right to interpret, administer, and make decisions regarding the scholarship process, including requesting additional information when needed. By accepting the award, you agree to cooperate with such requests and to abide by all applicable laws and scholarship terms.
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