College Graduates & Transfer Applicants
Many scholarships are determined through review of Admissions application materials. Certain competitive scholarships have additional requirements.
Advanced Study Merit Scholarship
(A.A. or higher Degree Holders from a related major)
This $3000 scholarship opportunity is open to Advanced Study candidates who demonstrate academic achievement and overall excellence through Admissions application materials. This scholarship applies to students entering the Advanced Study program in Film & TV Costume Design, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Menswear, or The Business of Denim. Available only to first-time FIDM Students transferring college coursework into FIDM's Advanced Study Programs.
Renewable for up to 2 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
Ambassador Program @ Nordstrom
(High School Juniors and Seniors, High School and College Graduates, and College Transfers)
Eligible applicants who are members of The Ambassador Program @ Nordstrom 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. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
Artistic/Industry Merit Scholarship
(High School Seniors, High School and College Graduates, and College Transfers)
To be eligible for this $1,000 scholarship, students with a minimum 2.75 GPA must demonstrate artistic achievement through awards or inclusion in a competitive exhibition and/or demonstrate extensive industry background through Admissions application materials.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
(A.A./A.S. Degree Holders from a related major)
This $3,000 scholarship opportunity is open to A.A. and A.S. Graduates from a U.S. accredited college who demonstrate academic achievement through Admissions application materials. This scholarship applies to students entering the Bachelor’s in Design, Beauty Business Management, Apparel Technical Design, Graphic Design, Digital Cinema, Business Management, or Digital Marketing. Available only to first-time FIDM Students transferring college coursework into FIDM's B.A./B.S. Degree Programs.
Renewable for up to 2 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
College Transfer Merit Scholarship
(College Transfer Students with a minimum of 3 units, but less than 45 transferable semester units)
This scholarship opportunity is open to A.A. transfer candidates who demonstrate academic achievement and overall excellence through Admissions application materials. Amounts vary Available only to first-time FIDM Students transferring college coursework into FIDM's A.A. Degree Programs.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
Creative Industry Studies B.A. Merit Scholarship
(College Graduates and Transfer Students with a minimum of 45 approved semester units)
This scholarship opportunity is open to CIS candidates who demonstrate academic achievement and overall excellence through Admissions application materials. Amounts vary. Available only to first-time FIDM Students transferring college coursework into FIDM's Creative Industry Studies B.A. Degree Program.
Renewable for up to 2 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
DECA Collegiate Member Scholarship
(College Transfer Students)
Collegiate 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. Available only to first-time FIDM Students transferring college coursework into FIDM's Degree Programs.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
(College Transfer Students)
FCCLA students are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Students who are FCCLA State or National 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. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
FCCLA State Scholarship Competition
(College Transfer Students)
First place winners in Level 4 (postsecondary members) of the following Competitive Events at State Leadership Conferences will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship for each team member toward their first year at FIDM.
Entrepreneurship (an individual or team event)Event Management (an individual or team event)
Fashion Construction (an individual event)
Fashion Design (an individual or team event)
Interior Design (an individual or team event)
Sustainability Challenge (an individual or team event)
Repurpose and Redesign (an individual or team event)
Non-renewable
FIDM Fashion Club Active Member Scholarship
(College Transfer Students)
This $5,000 scholarship opportunity is open to all official FIDM Fashion Club student Active Members who have attended 5 or more FIDM Fashion Club meetings during the current academic year. The deadline for scholarship applicants to start or renew an Official FIDM Fashion Club is January 31. Learn more about this opportunity at FashionClub.com.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
FIDM Fashion Club Presidential Scholarship
(College Transfer Students)
This $10,000 scholarship opportunity is open to all official FIDM Fashion Club Presidents and Co-Presidents who conduct a minimum of 5 or more meetings during the current academic year. The deadline for scholarship applicants to start or renew an Official FIDM Fashion Club is January 31. Graduating Presidents must hand the club over to a new President for the following school year. Learn more about this opportunity at FashionClub.com.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
FIDM Fashion Club College Scholarship Competition
(College Transfer Students)
Two winners will each be awarded the $5,000 FIDM Fashion Club College Scholarship to attend FIDM. All college students who are active members of an official FIDM Fashion Club are eligible to enter the competition. The scholarship must be used within two FIDM quarters or six months, following college graduation. Information about the scholarship competition is available at FashionClub.com.
Non-renewable.
(B.A./B.S. Degree Holders from an accredited college taught in English)
This scholarship opportunity is open to MBA candidates who demonstrate academic achievement through Admissions application materials. Amounts vary. Available only to first-time FIDM Students transferring college coursework into FIDM's MBA Program.
Non-renewable.
(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 a 2-year college, may receive a $3,000 scholarship. Only students who come to FIDM with the Phi Theta Kappa designation achieved at their prior college are eligible for the award and the renewal possibilities.
Renewable for up to 4 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
Professional Designation Merit Scholarship
(College Graduates and Transfer Students with a minimum of 45 approved semester units)
This scholarship opportunity is open to new Professional Designation candidates who demonstrate academic achievement and overall excellence through Admissions application materials. Amounts vary. Available only to first-time FIDM Students transferring college coursework into FIDM's Professional Designation Programs.
Renewable for up to 2 years with 3.0 GPA at FIDM and consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
(Continuing FIDM Students)
The FIDM Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships for continuing FIDM Students who meet the special criteria of the Allocation Committee. Potential applicants must be entering their second year of studies and be recommended by their Student Advisor.
FCCLA National Scholarship Competition
Win a Full Year of Tuition (College Transfer Students)
First Place winners in Level 4 (postsecondary members) of the following Competitive Events at the National Leadership Conference will be awarded a full one-year scholarship for each team member toward their first year at FIDM.
Entrepreneurship (an individual or team event)
First year only. Non-renewable.
Win a Full Year of Tuition (High School Seniors, High School and College Graduates, College Transfers, and Continuing FIDM Students)
A full one-year scholarship toward tuition, books, and most supplies is awarded to a high school senior, graduate, college transfer, or a continuing FIDM student. Applicants majoring in Fashion Design, Advanced Fashion Design, The Business of Denim, Design (for Fashion Design students) or Professional Studies (with specializations in Advanced Fashion Design and The Business of Denim) are eligible to apply.
Enter The GUESS Scholars Program
One-year only. Non-renewable.
To read about scholarships offered by outside organizations for which students may be eligible to apply, click here.
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 consecutive attendance. Students must also maintain 12 units quarterly to qualify for scholarship renewal. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship but not to exceed the cost of tuition.
In regards to any FIDM Scholarship Competitions offering full one-year scholarships, if a winner is eligible for additional FIDM scholarship(s), the amount of the full-year scholarship will be reduced by the amount of the additional FIDM scholarship(s). Further, if a student is eligible for federal or state grants or additional scholarships from other sources, the amount of the full scholarship applied to the student’s first academic year will be reduced by the amount of the additional grants and/or scholarships. The amount of the reduction, caused by federal or state grants, or additional scholarships from other sources, will be made available as a scholarship award in the student’s next academic year.
The scholarship amount may be disbursed in either one or more quarters to the student's FIDM account. The full, one-year scholarships include tuition and fees. The student is responsible to pay Initial & Final Application fees, and will be responsible for securing books and supplies on their own. The scholarship is applied to tuition and fees only and has no cash value. It can be applied only to FIDM tuition and fees that are charges in the student's name and while the student is in attendance. 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.
Should a recipient take a Leave of Absence, change his/her major, withdraw from FIDM or return from academic dismissal, he or she is entitled to complete the remaining number of units of the original program to which he/she was accepted. Upon change or return, any additional units required for the current major beyond the original contract, will be charged to the student (subject to prevailing tuition costs at the time of change or return). Scholarships are non-transferable.
