Financial Assistance Programs

A Full Year of Tuition! (High School Juniors)
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 either their junior or senior year.

One winner is selected from entrants in their junior year to receive a one-year full scholarship to attend FIDM after their senior year. Additionally, two winners are selected from entrants in their senior year, and each winner receives a $5000 scholarship. Information about the scholarship competition is available at MyFIDMFashionClub.com. One year only. Non-renewable.

A Full Year of Tuition! (High School Juniors and 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. One year only. Non-renewable.

A Full Year of Tuition! (High School Seniors)
Two full one-year 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. In addition, a $500 scholarship for their first year at FIDM is awarded to high school students who are members in their senior year. One year only. Non-renewable.

(College Transfers)
Phi Theta Kappa is the national honor society for 2-year colleges. Students who transfer to FIDM, having been a qualified Phi Theta Kappa member at another 2-year college, can receive a $3000 scholarship toward their initial year at FIDM.
Renewable for up to 4 years with qualified Phi Theta Kappa membership at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

(High School Seniors, Graduates, and 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.*

(High School Seniors, Graduates, and 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.*

(High School Seniors)
This $2500 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.*

(High School Juniors and Seniors)
Any student member of an official FIDM Fashion Club Chapter (Club Leader/Club Member) who has attended 8 or more FIDM Fashion Club meetings during the academic year in which the FIDM Application is submitted is eligible to receive a $1000 scholarship. Info is available at MyFIDMFashionClub.com.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

(High School Juniors and Seniors)
DECA students are eligible to receive a $500 - $1000 scholarship. DECA State Officers are eligible to receive an additional $1500 scholarship. DECA students who win state competitions in the Apparel and Accessories Marketing and Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan categories are eligible to receive an additional $1500.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

(High School Juniors and Seniors)
FBLA students are eligible to receive a $500 - $1000 scholarship at FIDM. FBLA State Officers are eligible to receive an additional $1500 scholarship.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

(High School Juniors and Seniors)
FCCLA students are eligible to receive a $500 - $1000 scholarship. FCCLA State Officers are eligible to receive an additional $1500 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, Recycle & Redesign, and Visual Merchandising.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

(High School Seniors)
High School students who are members in their senior year are eligible to receive $1000.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

(High School Seniors)
High School students attending one of the following high schools are eligible to receive a $1000 scholarship.

• Los Angeles: Central Los Angeles High School #9 (School of Visual & Performing Arts)
• 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.*

(High School Juniors)
Academically qualified high school students who enroll during their junior year, or before their senior 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.*

(High School Seniors)
High School students who are a member of the BP Nordstrom Teen Board in their senior year are eligible to receive a $500 scholarship toward their first year at FIDM.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

A $500 scholarship is awarded to ROP/ROCP students toward their first year at FIDM when these three important qualifications are met:
• The student's participation in the organization must occur during his/her senior year.
• The student must plan to begin college in the Summer or Fall quarter following graduation from high school.
• 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, Mrketing/Advertising, and Video Production.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance.*

A Full Year of Tuition! (January 1 – April 30; High School Seniors, Graduates, and College Transfers Only)
The largest and best known of our scholarships for new students offers a one-year full scholarship to one student in each of the following seven categories: Fashion Executive of Tomorrow, Interior Designer of Tomorrow, Graphic Designer of Tomorrow, Fashion Designer of Tomorrow, Visual Designer of Tomorrow, Digital Media Artist of Tomorrow and Trend Spotter of Tomorrow. Additionally, there are $5000 scholarships awarded to three finalists in each category. One year only. Non-renewable.