Capri Holdings Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility

To be eligible for The Capri Holdings Foundation Scholarship students must be both:

• Considered a Home student for fees purposes
• Accepted onto the first year of the full-time BA Fashion or BA Fashion Communication course at Central Saint Martins, UAL starting in September 2022

About

The Capri Holdings Foundation for the Advancement of Diversity in Fashion has partnered with Central Saint Martins to launch a new scholarship programme to support students from historically under-represented communities throughout their studies on the BA Fashion and BA Fashion Communication courses.  The scholarships will support students for the duration of their studies, covering all tuition and maintenance costs as well as placement-related expenses.

The Capri Holdings Foundation Scholarships will open up opportunities for talented students from diverse backgrounds who might otherwise not be able to engage fully with an education in fashion. It is part of Capri Holdings pledge to advance equality and promote long-term change in the fashion industry.

The scholarship will be assessed on the basis of financial need and creative potential.

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

Receiving payment

The scholarship will provide a contribution of £93,600 in total over four years as detailed below:

• £9,250 per year for tuition fees (over three year)
• £16,000 per year for material and living expenses (over four years including the placement year)
• £1,850 for the placement year tuition fee associated with the year out in industry

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

Material and living costs will be paid in termly instalments via BACS to the award recipient for the duration of the course.