The BFW Scholarship Fund provides an educational grant to African American’s who are limited financially and have displayed a compelling desire to pursue a career in the fashion industry, despite adverse situations they have encountered. Their challenges may have ranged from socio-economic setbacks including teen pregnancy; former incarceration; interrupted schooling; poverty and homelessness.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
• High School seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2 year or 4 year) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools
• Career Changers may apply. Must not have an undergraduate degree
• US citizen or Permanent Resident
• 18 to 44 years old
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
•Their proof of resilience in the face of adversity and a willingness to make positive contributions to their communities are necessary for consideration.
•Have a financial need.
Click to Apply for a BFWF Scholarship until September 16, 2022
The Stylist Network Community is a career development mentoring community created to be an enhancement to the educational assistance program, to further empower recipient(s) of the award and ensure their success.
The community is comprised of powerhouse professional fashion stylists from a varied background to provide mentees with access to a wide range of knowledge.
“It takes a village to raise a fashion-preneur, and it takes a fashion-preneur to raise a village. The Stylist Network is that village that will help future Black stylists achieve monumental success.”
Carla Nelson
Creator, President & CEO
BFW Foundation
Melissa Chataigne
Celebrity Stylist
Louis Johnson, Jr.
Trend Specialist
Carlton Jones
Celebrity Stylist
Franklin Myrtle
Casting Director/Stylist
Michelle Washington
TV Style Expert
Individuals selected for the Modeling Scholarship will receive instruction from
Miss Black Georgia USA 2010 – Andrea Kinch Reynolds.
Below you will find an overview of the modeling sessions that will be offered over a 10-week period. For more information, please listen to the Modeling Information Session.
Session 1: INTRO TO MODELING & ACTING/RUNWAY I
Session 2: PHOTO MOVEMENT I
Session 3: ACTING I
Session 4: HEALTH, WELLNESS, NUTRITION & FITNESS
Session 5: RUNWAY II
Session 6: PHOTO MOVEMENT II
Session 7: ACTING II
Session 8: SKIN, MAKEUP, HAIR, NAILS & WARDROBE STYLING FOR AUDITIONS
Session 9: BRANDING
Session 10: REVIEW AND SIGN OFF
Thank you Shop Lc for being a generous supporter of this program.