Scholarship Overview
The Purple Carpet Project’s mission is to help college students from underserved communities alleviate financial stress by providing scholarships in the fashion industry. We create career pathways by linking students to industry professionals and creating opportunities for hands-on experiences.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:
- Be a US citizen
- Be enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university in the United States
- Have a grade point average of a 2.5 (C+) on a 4.0 system
Purple Carpet Project Scholarship Details
Open Date: 3/31/2024 10:00 AM CST
Close Date: 5/30/2024 11:59 PM CST
If essay is selected, a small stipend will be provided to purchase supplies or materials for one presentation during the final round of the competition.
Program Value: Each student is eligible to receive a cash scholarship award, free mentoring service, or prize courtesy of our organization and sponsors.
Competition Guidelines
Students must submit an essay and include photos of work to complete their application. (sketces are eligible)
Students may compete before a live panel of fashion professionals as part of the program. The competition will consist of three rounds.
Students are allowed to collaborate with each for their final presentations.
- Fashion Design students can have up to five models
Students must incorporate the color purple in their presentation.
Selection & Notification Process
The Purple Carpet Project Board will decide on the best-written essay and presentation and will complete the award by the fall semester of 2024.
How to Apply
Write a 300-500 word essay including the details below.
- Tell us about yourself. What school you attend? Where are you from?
- What are you most passionate about in fashion design?
- What are your short-term and long-term career goals?
- Why do you feel you should win a scholarship from the Purple Carpet Project for your fashion studies?
Be sure to elaborate on your career goals in the fashion industry.
Upload your files below to complete your application.