Manolo Blahnik Scholarship

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Manolo Blahnik Scholarship, applicants must be:

• Currently enrolled on the first year of the full-time BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear course at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London starting in September 2024.

About

The Manolo Blahnik Foundation was launched in 2022 with the aim to make a meaningful difference across three key pillars: mental health and wellbeing, the welfare of animals, and supporting new generations in the arts.

The Foundation is committed to making a meaningful difference to students studying in the creative industries.

The scholarships will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic potential.

It will provide course tuition fees of £9,250 per annum for a home student or £29,990 per annum for an international student with a contribution of £10,000 per annum towards living expenses and course costs for the duration of the course, except for the placement year.

Applications are particularly welcome from students who are in financial hardship and will benefit from undergraduate studies to realise their full potential.

Receiving payment

The scholarship will provide a contribution towards your tuition fees and living costs.

For Home students, the scholarship will provide a contribution of £9,250 per annum towards your tuition fees.

For International students, the scholarship will provide a contribution of £29,990 per annum towards your tuition fees.

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

Living costs contributions of £10,000 per annum 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.

There will be no payment of tuition fees or maintenance for the placement year.