Fashion and Textile Technology

---

NATIONAL STUDENT COMPETITIONS:

 

2021 AATCC COMPETITION:

Concept 2 Consumer Student Merchandising Competition - Click HERE

Due date: Submissions are now closed

 

2022 FSF SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION: $7,500

The Top Four Finalists will receive $7,500 plus an additional $5,000 as a finalist. One finalist who is named the Top Recipient of the Case Study Competition will receive a second $5,000 award for a total award of $17,500. 

October 18th at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time is the deadline forapplicants to submit a completed case study.  

 

Below you will find the objective for each of the 2022 FSF Case Study Disciplines. 

 

Design and Product Development: Click Here           

            Create a collection that addresses the needs of post COVID-19 consumers.

Merchandising: Click Here                                             

            Create an online and in-store merchandising campaign that appeals to consumers in this changing retail environment while maintaining brand identity and authenticity.

Marketing Analytics: Click Here                                   

            Develop an innovative marketing strategy for a brand of your choice, analyzing its current marketing and communications, identifying areas for improvement, and proposing new approaches.

Supply Chain: Click Here

            Explore strategies to introduce greater flexibility in the distribution network and assortment planning process for a mono-brand.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum G.P.A. of 3.20
• Full-time sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at an FSF member school.  Please note, new this year, mid-year seniors graduating December 2021 or January 2022 are NOT eligible to compete.
• Previous FSF Scholarship applicants and recipients are strongly encouraged to reapply for the scholarship each year.

 

Due date: October 18th at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time  

If you are interested in this scholarship opportunity, please complete your Applicant Profile and Eligibility Quiz on Wizehive as soon as possible, as the list of applicants on Wizehive will be invited to attend the 2021 FSF Summer Scholar Series. 

https://webportalapp.com/sp/22_fashionscholarshipfund
Applicants who participate in twelve (12) of the Workforce Preparedness events and Master Class lectures, which focus on topics and skills relevant to careers in the fashion industry, will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Fashion Scholarship Fund.

Please email me (ohk@buffalostate.edu) if you have any questions. 

---

Fashion Awards

 

NANCY BELFER AWARD - $1,000

• FTT fashion design major 
• Enrolled in FTT 451 and accepted into Runway
• Must be enrolled at Buffalo State in spring 2021

 

BETTY BERNHARD CASE FASHION AWARD - $500

• Department Outstanding Student Award
• GPA 3.45 or above
• Student selected by FTT faculty 

 

RUNWAY - FIRST PLACE SENIOR COLLECTION

• Nancy Belfer Award $1,000
• Photo shoot with Brandon Watson Studio 
• Fashion spread in Buffalo Spree Magazine 

 

RUNWAY - SECOND PLACE SENIOR COLLECTION

• $500 awarded from the FTT Scholarship Fund

 

RUNWAY - THIRD PLACE SENIOR COLLECTION 

• $300 awarded from the FTT Scholarship Fund 

 

RUNWAY - BEST IN SHOW

• Designer - $500 awarded from the FTT Scholarship Fund
• Stylist - $300 awarded from the FTT scholarship Fund and a featured Assistant Stylist position with Erin Habes for Buffalo Spree Magazine

 

RUNWAY - BEST USE OF COLOR 

• $300 awarded from the FTT Scholarship Fund