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Gucci Changemakers Scholarship Program
The fund was created to ensure a new era of diverse and exceptional young people who will gain opportunities and experiences across the fashion industry, empowering the youth and giving a voice to the next generation.
The Gucci Changemakers Scholars program is an annual open call for applications for diverse graduating high school seniors; currently enrolled undergraduate students attending an accredited four-year college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree and students attending accredited two-year community college programs within North America are welcome to apply. The scholarships are based on unmet financial needs. Special consideration will be given to students who live or study in one of the 12 Gucci Changemakers cities– Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington DC or plan to attend or currently attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). In addition, the Changemakers Scholars program is open to students interested in design and marketing, art, film, communications, fashion law, merchandising, and other creative-related fields. The award will be for up to $20,000 for one year.
Application and Review Timeline
Application Open: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Application Closing: Friday, February 3, 2023
Scholarship Recipients Selected and Notified: Summer, 2023
Public Announcement: Summer, 2023
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.
The fund was created to ensure a new era of diverse and exceptional young people who will gain opportunities and experiences across the fashion industry, empowering the youth and giving a voice to the next generation.
The Gucci Changemakers Scholars program is an annual open call for applications for diverse graduating high school seniors; currently enrolled undergraduate students attending an accredited four-year college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree and students attending accredited two-year community college programs within North America are welcome to apply. The scholarships are based on unmet financial needs. Special consideration will be given to students who live or study in one of the 12 Gucci Changemakers cities– Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington DC or plan to attend or currently attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). In addition, the Changemakers Scholars program is open to students interested in design and marketing, art, film, communications, fashion law, merchandising, and other creative-related fields. The award will be for up to $20,000 for one year.
Applications are due on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST.
Application Materials
- Essay response (300 words): How will you use your talents and creativity to design a future untold?
- Creative portfolio: One PDF attachment with no more than three pages highlighting your interest in fashion or creativity. The portfolio should respond to the prompt: Designing a Future Untold. The portfolio can include original designs, sketches, photographs, or mood boards.
- Student Biography (not to exceed 150 words): Provide an overview of who you are, your interests, and your goals for the future.
- Applicant Video (two-to-three minutes): Tell us more about who you are, your creative interests, goals, and dreams for the future, and how the Gucci Changemakers Scholars award will help you.
Application and Review Timeline
Application Open: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Application Closing: Friday, February 3, 2023
Scholarship Recipients Selected and Notified: Summer, 2023
Public Announcement: Summer, 2023
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.