FIDM Scholarships

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FIDM awards a number of scholarships for new students, administered through recommendation from the Admissions Office. Scholarships are offered based on a varying combination of qualities such as academic merit, financial need, extensive industry experience, or artistic achievement. Scholarship recipients are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders once they are in attendance at FIDM, excelling academically and representing FIDM well within the community.

Many scholarships are determined through review of Admissions application materials. Certain competitive scholarships have additional requirements.

Full Scholarships - First Year Only

FIDM National Scholarship Competition

Win a Full Year of Tuition (High School Seniors, Graduates & College Transfers Only) This scholarship for new students offers a one-year full scholarship to one student in each of the following seven categories:

• Fashion Executive of Tomorrow (Merchandise Marketing)
• Interior Designer of Tomorrow
• Graphic Designer of Tomorrow
• Fashion Designer of Tomorrow
• Visual Designer of Tomorrow
• Digital Media Artist of Tomorrow
• Trend Spotter of Tomorrow (Merchandise Product Development)

Additionally, there are $5,000 scholarships awarded to three finalists in each category.

One year only. Non-renewable.

Click here to find out how to enter FIDM's National Scholarship Competition.

Please note: Should a Fashion Club or FIDM one-year full scholarship winner qualify for additional FIDM or Fashion Club scholarships, those scholarships will be applied only in the student's second, third, or fourth year at FIDM.

My FIDM Fashion Club Scholarship

High School Juniors & Seniors

Win a Full Year of Tuition (High School Juniors)
Win a $5,000 Scholarship (High School Seniors)

Any student member of an approved FIDM Fashion Club Chapter (Club Leader/Club Member) is eligible to enter the My FIDM Fashion Club Scholarship Competition in the spring of his/her junior and senior years.

• One winner is selected from entrants in their junior year to receive a one-year full scholarship to attend FIDM after completing the senior year.
• Additionally, two winners are selected from entrants in their senior year, and each winner receives a $5,000 scholarship.

Information about the scholarship competition is available at MyFIDMFashionClub.com.

First year only. Non-renewable.

Please note: Should a Fashion Club or FIDM one-year full scholarship winner qualify for additional FIDM or Fashion Club scholarships, those scholarships will be applied only in the student's second, third, or fourth year at FIDM.

FashionClub.com's Prom Advice Scholarship

Win a Full Year of Tuition (High School Juniors & Seniors)

Students in their junior or senior year of high school are eligible to enter this scholarship competition. Two winners are selected to receive a full one-year scholarship to attend FIDM. Students can find information about the scholarship competition at FashionClub.com.

First year only. Non-renewable.

Please note: Should a Fashion Club or FIDM one-year full scholarship winner qualify for additional FIDM or Fashion Club scholarships, those scholarships will be applied only in the student's second, third, or fourth year at FIDM.

FHA-HERO/Future Homemakers of America – Home Economics Related Occupations Scholarship

Win a Full Year of Tuition (High School Juniors & Seniors)

Two one-year full scholarships toward tuition, books, and most supplies are given to the First Place winners in Fashion Design and Interior Design, selected by FHA-HERO in their statewide (California) competition.

First year only. Non-renewable. Non-transferable.

Please note: Should a Fashion Club or FIDM one-year full scholarship winner qualify for additional FIDM or Fashion Club scholarships, those scholarships will be applied only in the student's second, third, or fourth year at FIDM.

FCCLA/Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Scholarship

Win a Full Year of Tuition (High School Juniors & Seniors)

Two one-year full scholarships toward tuition, books, and most supplies are given to the First Place winners in the National Leadership Conference STAR events in Fashion Design and Interior Design.

First year only. Non-renewable. Non-transferable.

Please note: Should a Fashion Club or FIDM one-year full scholarship winner qualify for additional FIDM or Fashion Club scholarships, those scholarships will be applied only in the student's second, third, or fourth year at FIDM.

Other Scholarships

FIDM Fashion Club Presidential Scholarship

(High School Seniors)

This $4,000 scholarship opportunity is open to all Presidents of FIDM's official Fashion Clubs. To be eligible for this scholarship, the graduating President must hand the club over to a new President for the following school year. Learn more about this opportunity at MyFIDMFashionClub.com.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

FIDM Fashion Club "Active Member" Scholarship

(High School Juniors & Seniors)

Official FIDM Fashion Club student members (Club Leader/Club Member) who haves attended 8 or more FIDM Fashion Club meetings during the academic year in which their FIDM Application is submitted are eligible to receive a $2,000 scholarship. Information is available at MyFIDMFashionClub.com.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

FCCLA/Family, Career & Community Leaders of America Scholarship

(High School Juniors & Seniors)
FCCLA students are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Students who are FCCLA State Officers at the time of their acceptance to FIDM are eligible to receive an additional $1,500 scholarship.

First Place winners of the following FCCLA State Leadership Conference competition categories will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship toward their first year at FIDM: Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Recycle & Redesign.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.* Non-transferable.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

(College Transfers)

Phi Theta Kappa is the national honor society for Associate of Arts Degree granting colleges. Students who transfer to FIDM, having been a qualified Phi Theta Kappa member at another 2-year college, may receive a $3,000 scholarship toward their initial year at FIDM.

Renewable for up to 4 years with qualified Phi Theta Kappa membership at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

Academic Merit Scholarship

(High School Seniors, Graduates & College Transfers)

Students must demonstrate academic achievement (GPA and course rigor evaluation) through Admissions application materials. Additional essay required. Amounts vary.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

Artistic/Industry Merit Scholarship

(High School Seniors, Graduates & College Transfers)

Students with a minimum 2.75 GPA must demonstrate artistic achievement and/or demonstrate extensive industry background through Admissions application materials. Additional essay required. Amounts vary.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

FIDM Professional Designation Merit Scholarship

(College Graduates)
This scholarship opportunity is open to college graduates (AA or higher) from a U.S. accredited college who demonstrate academic achievement through Admissions materials. Additional essay required. Amounts vary.

Available only to first time FIDM Students attending FIDM's Professional Designation Program.

Junior Academic Merit Scholarship

(High School Juniors)

Academically qualified high school students who enroll during their junior year are eligible for scholarship consideration starting at $500 toward their first year at FIDM. Click here for information about the enrollment deadline and other exclusive benefits available to high school juniors.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

DECA Scholarship

DECA students are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Students who are DECA State Officers at the time of their acceptance to FIDM are eligible to receive an additional $1,500 scholarship. DECA students who are First Place winners in state competitions in the Apparel and Accessories Marketing and Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan categories are eligible to receive an additional $3,000.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.* Non-transferable.

FBLA/Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship

(High School Juniors & Seniors)

FBLA students are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship at FIDM. Students who are FBLA State Officers at the time of their acceptance to FIDM are eligible to receive an additional $1,500 scholarship.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.* Non-transferable.

ROP/ROCP/Regional Occupational (Centers &) Programs Scholarship

(High School Juniors & Seniors)

A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to ROP/ROCP students toward their first year at FIDM when these two important qualifications are met:

• The student's participation in the organization must occur during his/her senior year.
• The student must complete the ROP/ROCP course, and the course must relate to one of FIDM's Majors. Such courses would include, but are not limited to: Computer Graphics, E-Marketing, Retail Merchandising/Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Business Management/Entrepreneurship, Fashion Design/Merchandising, Marketing/Advertising, and Video Production.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

FHA-HERO/Future Homemakers of America – Home Economics Related Occupations Scholarship

(High School Juniors & Seniors)

A $1,000 scholarship for their first year at FIDM is awarded to high school students who are members in their senior year.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

California Academic Decathlon Scholarship

(High School Seniors)

High School students who are members in their senior year are eligible to receive $1,000.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

Nordstrom Teen Board (BP Teen Board) Scholarship

(High School Seniors)

High School students who are members of the BP Nordstrom Teen Board in their senior year are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship toward their first year at FIDM.

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

Art Education Partnership Scholarship

(High School Seniors)

High School students attending one of the following high schools are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship.

• Los Angeles: Central Los Angeles High School #9 (School of Visual & Performing Arts/VAPA)
• San Francisco: Oakland School for the Arts (OSA)
• Orange County: Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA)
• San Diego: School of Creative & Performing Arts (SCPA)

Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

FIDM Scholarship Foundation

The FIDM Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships for continuing students who meet the special criteria of the Allocation Committee. Potential applicants must be upon entering their second year of studies and be recommended by their Student Advisor.

Please note: The scholarships listed above are subject to change. Some scholarships are awarded for the first year only. Many FIDM scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years by maintaining a GPA of 3.0 at FIDM and financial eligibility in many cases. Students must reapply for consideration annually and be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal.

An annual award is disbursed over three quarters at FIDM. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition, books and supplies. In order for scholarship recipients to use their award(s) at FIDM, they must plan to begin their studies at FIDM in the first or second academic quarter for which they are eligible following their graduation from high school. In addition, they must meet all Admissions Requirements, including a recommendation from their Admissions Advisor.