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External Textile Scholarships

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

Founded as the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), the Association continues to evolve to meet the needs of those in the ever-changing textile materials industries. AATCC has served textile professionals since 1921. Today, the Association provides test method development, quality control materials, education, and professional networking for a global audience.

Learn more and apply for any of the scholarship, fellowships and support grants listed below.

  • Charles H. Stone Scholarship
  • Darsey Family Scholarship
  • Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Scholarship
  • Kanti and Hansa Jasani Family Scholarship
  • The Nonwovens Institute Student Scholarship Program
  • AATCC Foundation Fibrous Materials Scholarship
  • AATCC Foundation Textile Chemistry Scholarship
  • AATCC Foundation Textile Design Scholarship
  • AATCC Foundation Textile Merchandising Scholarship
  • Grady, Hauser, Houser, Daniels Graduate Fellowship
  • Pulcra Chemical Graduate Fellowship
  • AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grants

Founded in 1937, the FSF started as the Young Menswear Association (YMA), an informal group educating the next generation of professionals. Over 80 years later, YMA has evolved into the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF), the oldest and foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development nonprofit in the country.

The FSF supports the career of the country’s most promising fashion students from all backgrounds. It awards over $1.2 million each year to help students succeed in all sectors of the industry: design, merchandising, analytics, marketing and supply chain, among others. The FSF also provides scholars with coveted internship and career opportunities, mentorships, networking and access to the industry’s most influential leaders and companies.

In February/March, the FSF applications process begins and typically runs through September. Information will be posted on the Wilson College of Textiles Scholarship pages as well as disseminated through the Career Services Office. For additional information, please contact Jeff Sackaroff.

Learn more about the Fashion Scholarship Fund.

The Home Fashion Products Association is a leading association for companies involved in the home fashion products industry. Members include companies that manufacture, market, or supply window, bedding, bath, table linens, kitchen textiles, floor and wall coverings, allied products, accessories and services.

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The ICFA / Richard Frinier Design Scholarship was established in 2016 and is endowed by the renowned designer and his wife and partner, Catherine, to inspire design students in the creation of innovation outdoor living spaces for residential, contract and hospitality environments. The annual scholarship is awarded to the winner of an online competition in which college-level students submit their original designs for outdoor living products.

Learn more and apply.

The NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship is the pinnacle achievement for students interested in pursuing careers in retail. This opportunity was created for students of various academic backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership skills, previous retail experience and a passion for making an impact.

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In 1997, WithIt was founded as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the belief that women should play a major role in the growth and future of the home and furnishings industries. Now into their second decade, WithIt is the best network in the home and furnishings industries existing to encourage and develop education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities for women – a critical talent pool.

Learn more and apply.