H&M Design Award Central Saint Martins Scholarships: First Year

Eligibility

To be eligible for the H&M Design Award Central Saint Martins Scholarships, students must be:

• Enrolled on the first year of the full-time BA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins, UAL starting in September 2026

About

The H&M Design Award Central Saint Martins Scholarship reflects a shared commitment between H&M and Central Saint Martins to support and champion the next generation of fashion talent.

As one of the world’s leading arts and design colleges, CSM is renowned for cultivating highly creative, industry-ready graduates who shape the future of global fashion.

Launching in 2026, the scholarship programme will support students on the BA (Hons) Fashion course through full scholarships and maintenance grants, helping talented undergraduate students realise their creative potential throughout their studies.

The scholarship will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit.

It will cover full tuition fees and a contribution towards living expenses for the duration of the course, except the placement year.

The award will provide £25,790 per year (£77,370 in total) for a home student and £46,890 per year (£140,670 in total) for an international student.

Applications should demonstrate exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a commitment to sustainability.

Receiving payment

The award will provide £25,790 per year for a home student and £46,890 per year for an international student and will cover full tuition fees and a contribution towards living expenses.

Tuition fees will be paid directly from the award into the University’s Tuition Fees account.

Living expenses will be paid via BACS in termly instalments to the award recipients two weeks after the start of each term based on progression and enrolment status.