According to datawheel.us in 2021 the student population at the Fashion Institute of Technology for Black or African American was 8.29%, as compared to 40.7% White, 21.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Asian.

This is tragic! Our aim is to eradicate financial barriers that can hinder this demographic of creatives from obtaining the necessary education that is vital to their journey to fulfilling their fashion dreams.

Carla Nelson
Creator
Black Fashion World Foundation

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.