Scholarships For Fashion Students 2019 — How To Get A Good Scholarship?

Scholarships are designed for students meeting certain criteria of financial needs and academic merit. It is difficult for many students of varying economic backgrounds to manage the financing of education, especially as this can involve relocation to new cities. Therefore, scholarships play an important role in allowing, deserving students to relieve themselves from the burden of high fees. As scholarships are only awarded to exceptional students with a great academic track record, they help to form a good impression of your academic abilities amongst your peers. The best way to attain a good scholarship is to keep your grades up, be skillful in presenting your portfolio and showcase your talents and aspirations in the interview.

The following list will guide you through the scholarships available in 2019 for fashion students in India:

1. NIFT

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is India’s best known institute of fashion established by the Ministry of Textiles. NIFT offers a subsidised academic fee to students from deserving backgrounds at every campus. This can be availed through two programs — ‘SARTHAK’ NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme and ‘UDAAN’ Nift Means — Cum — Merit Scheme For Foreign Studies. For more information on these scholarships, visit: https://nift.ac.in/scholorships

2. NID

National Institute of Design (NID) is considered amongst the most reputed institutions of design in India. It has been declared an ‘Institution of National Importance’ by the Act of Parliament, by virtue of the National Institute of Design Act 2014. It is also recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research as a ‘Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.’

NID provides a limited number of scholarships to financially deserving candidates. In order to be eligible, the total income of earning members of your family should be less than a prescribed figure. Further information is available with the NID administration.

3. Pearl Academy

Pearl Academy is the most popular name amongst private institutions in fashion. They offer quality education and campus placements. However, as is common with most private institutions the fee is on the higher side. Currently, they have two scholarships for their undergraduate and post-graduate programs. The ‘Who’s Next?’ scholarship is available for 25 students based on the assessment of their application and the ‘Merit-cum-Means Scholarship’ is offered to new entrants in all programs at the time of admission, based on their financial background, for the first year only. The merit-cum-means scholarship provides a partial waiver of tuition fees.

For more information, visit: https://pearlacademy.com/admissions/dates-and-guidelines/

Apart from these, there are a number of scholarships in India and abroad that you can apply to. Here’s a handy list to begin your search:

• Sir Ratan Tata Trust & Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust Education Grants
• Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarship (exclusively for women)
• Domus Academy Masters Fashion Design Scholarships for International Students in Italy — 2019
• Rita Bolland Dutch Fellowship for Textile, Dress and Fashion Study — 2019
• Marks & Spencers Full Fee Scholarship for International Students at Glasgow Caledonian University in the UK — 2019

These scholarships in every institution have great value, not only in terms of financial aid but also as a marker of academic excellence.

Originally published at https://iknockfashion.com on May 22, 2019.