FCG FUTURE MINDS SCHOLARSHIP

The Fashion Council Germany is launching the FCG FUTURE MINDS SCHOLARSHIP initiative via its re.FASHION ACADEMY education platform, thereby expanding its existing portfolio of education programs. The funding program is intended to support and train future-oriented design and business talent from Germany. The Fashion Council Germany has set itself the task of supporting and promoting young talents at various stages of their careers. With the re.FASHION ACADEMY, a platform was initiated that is supplemented by the FCG FUTURE MINDS SCHOLARSHIP and thus also offers the possibility of physical further training beyond the seminars, workshops and webinars offered.

In 2024, the first edition will be initiated in collaboration with the international university Istituto Marangoni as the FCG FUTURE MINDS SCHOLARSHIP by ISTITUTO MARANGONI. Two scholarships will be awarded for one Master's program each: at Istituto Marangoni in London for Sustainable Fashion & Systems and at Istituto Marangoni in Milan for Fashion Business & Entrepreneurship.

Applications were open to Bachelor's graduates who want to actively shape the future of the fashion industry in the areas of sustainable fashion design, start-ups or social enterprises. Applicants' profiles should be characterized by values and interests such as creativity, innovation, sustainability, passion and inclusive thinking.

2024:

Timeline:

• 21.03. - 21.04.24 Application phase

• 22.04. - 31.05.24 Jury Phase

• 06.06.24 Announcement of the winner

• Oktober 2024 Start of the semester

• Frühjahr 2026 End of studies

Gewinn:

• Master's scholarship worth 30,000 €

  
  

• re.FASHION ACADEMY voucher in the amount of 500 €

  
  

• Various communication measures on the channels of the FCG & Istituto Marangoni

Bewerber:innen Anforderungen:

• Designers & entrepreneurs over 18 years of age

• Bachelor's degree passed

  
  

• Residence in Germany

  
  

• Ability to cover living expenses during the Master's program

  
  
  
  

An expert jury will select the winners of the two scholarships, which will be announced in June 2024. The jury is made up of renowned industry experts.

Milan:

• Diana Marian Murek (Director of Education, Istituto Marangoni Milano)

• Manuela Kampp-Wirt­­z (Co-CEO, BurdaVerlag)

• Nadja Swarovski (Präsidentin, Fashion Council Germany)

• Scott Lipinski (CEO, Fashion Council Germany)

• William Fan (German Fashion Designer)

  
  
  
  

London:

• Christiane Arp (Vorstandsvorsitzende, Fashion Council Germany)

• Janina Lin Otto (Unternehmerin und Gründerin)

• Kerstin Weng (Head of Editorial Content, Vogue Germany)

• Noorin Khamisani (Programme Leader für Postgraduate Fashion)

• Kirsty Keoghan (General Manager Global Fashion, eBay).

  
  

Fashion Council Germany member Waridi Schrobsdorff was a co-initiator of the project.