Fashion and Textile Technology

FASHION AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship awards range from $400-$1000

Deadline: Submissions are NOW OPEN

Black Fashion Scholarship

Eligibility:            

• Are of African descent
• Would contribute to the diversity of the student body in the program for which they are applying; or are members of a group that is historical under represented at the college; or have overcome obstacles such as socioeconomic, educational, or other disadvantages or disabilities. 
• If no candidate or an insufficient number of candidates meet the preferred criteria, the scholarships may be awarded to any fashion and textile technology student with demonstrated financial need.  

Eastman Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility:            

• FTT major 
• Must enrolled at Buffalo State in spring 2022 

Elaine Polvinen Endowed Scholarship Fund 

Eligibility:            

• FTT major 
• Focus on use of technology in the fashion industry
• Must be enrolled at Buffalo State in spring 2022

Marion Thomas Swenson’39 Scholarship 

Eligibility:            

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher 
• Junior or Senior Status (completed 60 or more credits)
• FTT major AND completed 15 credit hours of work in FTT
• Must be enrolled at Buffalo State in spring 2022

How to Apply: 

• Log onto the Campus Application Portal for Scholarships (CAPS): https://buffalostate.academicworks.com/
• Review the application requirements for each scholarship. 
• Submit a 250 word essay in response to the essay question for each scholarship (available in CAPS)
• Submit a 1-page resume which includes positions, activities, and awards. 

*All materials should be PDF or Microsoft Word documents

Apply here

Please address all questions to Dr. Ji Young Lee at leej@buffalostate.edu

***NEW INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP***

Bengal Internship Award

The Bengal Internship Award provides a stipend to students completing an unpaid/underpaid internship related to their future career goals while attending Buffalo State College. The stipend covers expenses related to unpaid/underpaid internships, including housing, food, transportation, and other incidental costs and expenses.

Eligibility

Current Buffalo State College student, undergraduate or graduate, in good academic standing.
Must have completed at least 2 consecutive semesters at Buffalo State, preference given to upperclass and graduate students.

Secured an unpaid/underpaid internship at an approved organization. *If selected, internship must be secured.
Internship must be a minimum of 120 hours worked over the course of at least 4 weeks. Internship must be completed between May 31 and August 18.

Application Requirements

Complete the online application which includes:

Personal Info (e.g., name, banner, major, class, year, graduation, phone, email, and GPA)
Statement of interest (250 words) addressing "How will this internship help you reach your career goals?"
Budget information (housing, transportation, food, technology)
Internship Location (if secured)
Updated Resume

Application Process

Online application

Due April 8, 2022
A selection committee will review applications and select recipient(s)
All applicants will be notified the week of April 25
Recipients will be invited to the Internship Awards Ceremony on May 5, 2022

Award Amount

Selection committee can award a maximum amount of $2,000 based on the application.

NRF FOUNDATION NEXT GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 2

The highest honor that the NRF Foundation can bestow upon a student features a top award of $25,000 and recognition as an emerging leader in retail. Applications for the 2023 NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship are open now.

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