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Endeavor Design Scholarship

Funded by
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Thom Gridley
$1,865
1 winner$1,865
Awarded
Next Application Deadline
May 19, 2025
Next Winners Announced
Jun 19, 2025
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Major:
Field of Apparel/Fashion Design, Footwear Design
Ethnicity:
Black or African-American, BIPOC
Education Level:
High School Senior
Major:
Ethnicity:
Education Level:
Field of Apparel/Fashion Design, Footwear Design
Black or African-American, BIPOC
High School Senior

Eligibility Requirements

Education Level: High-school Seniors, Incoming College Freshmen

Major: Field of Footwear Design, Apparel/Fashion Design, and/or Accessory Design

Ethnicity: BIPOC

High School Senior/Student

Sportswear/apparel/accessory design, footwear design, industrial design, or related

Black or African- American, BIPOC

It is critically important that the voice of BIPOC designers is represented in the field of Design. The Endeavor Design Scholarship is offered in support of creating racial equity in the fields of Footwear, Sportswear, Design/Active Apparel Design, and/or Fashion and Apparel/Accessories.

Requirements:

  • Scholarship reserved for BIPOC High School students, US residents only.
  • Must be a High School Senior/Student who plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college.
  • Pursuing a design-related degree; majors include: Footwear Design, Sportswear/Active Apparel Design, and/or Fashion Apparel/Accessories Design.

To apply, submit 8-12 images/jpegs or a PDF of your portfolio. Write a brief statement about what design means to you and how a career in design would be transformational for you.

Selection Criteria:
Essay, Designer, Ambition, Purpose, Vision, Dreamer
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Published February 13, 2025
$1,865
1 winner$1,865
Awarded
Next Application Deadline
May 19, 2025
Next Winners Announced
Jun 19, 2025
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

Please upload 8-12 images/jpegs or a PDF of your portfolio. In addition, please write a brief statement about what design means to you and how a career in design would be transformational for you.

100–250 words

Winners and Finalists

June 2025

Winners
Lulah Benitez Edwards
California College of the Arts
Oakland, CA
Finalists
Nyle Jones
Design & Architecture Senior High
Miami, FL
Abena Ahenkorah
Bucknell University
Woodbridge, VA
Yori Watson
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO

August 2024

Winners
Corey Ricks Jr
Virginia Commonwealth University
Franklin, VA
Finalists
Amani Moore
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Cincinnati, OH
Surayah Smallwood
Girard College High School
Chester, PA
Jada Ingram
Cass Technical High School
Detroit, MI

July 2023

Winners
Axton Brown
Savannah College of Art and Design
Norcross, GA
Finalists
Kyndal Taylor
Hickory Ridge High
Harrisburg, NC
Destiny Ezebuogo
Richland Community College
Garland, TX
Keoni Anding
North High School
Omaha, NE
Ariana Wilkes
Spartanburg Community College
Lyman, SC
Christopher Funches
Helena High School
Hoover, AL
Alice Benbow
Northern Nash High
Rocky Mount, NC
Thalia Farquharson
Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory
Fort Lauderdale, FL

July 2022

Winners
Fred Shaw
Loyola University New Orleans
Houston, TX
Finalists
Mars Burdis
Lubbock High School
Lubbock, TX
Remiyah Knighten
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Gary, IN
Christina Odupelu
Savannah College of Art and Design
Salem, VA

November 2021

Winners
Mya S
Savannah College of Art and Design
Germantown, TN
Finalists
Aleka Graham
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Duluth, GA
Shyenne Farrell
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Christine Galloway
Doral College
Miami Gardens, FL

Winning Application

Lulah Benitez Edwards
California College of the ArtsOakland, CA
Fashion design is my chosen medium for self-expression, where I share my story as a Black, queer, neurodivergent young woman. It is a powerful tool to amplify the voices of those whom society has tried to silence. With my bold and experiential designs, I aim to create non-traditional silhouettes that celebrate diversity and push beyond traditional boundaries. I bring together this goal of self-expression with the value of sustainability, which is at the core of my creative process. I am committed to using eco-friendly materials and ethical practices, ensuring my designs respect and protect the planet. A career in fashion design would be transformative for my personal and creative journey. This career path would enable me to develop my unique design voice. It would allow me to demonstrate my ability to master new techniques and contribute to the sustainable innovations I learn in college. Contributing to the ever-evolving world of fashion, facing new challenges, and developing design solutions for the present and future excite me about this career. My goal is to create a space that fosters dialogue and engagement with a community of Black creatives. This career would provide me with the platform to give voice to stories that are often overlooked, challenge industry norms, and inspire other BIPOC designers.
Corey Ricks Jr
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFranklin, VA
Axton Brown
Savannah College of Art and DesignNorcross, GA
To me, design means the art of creating something beautiful, functional, and innovative. It is the process of bringing ideas to life through a combination of creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise. I discovered my love for creativity as a Junior in high school and decided that I wanted to study Fashion Design in college. As a student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), my desire to create continues to grow. A career in design will be transformative for me as it will allow me to unleash my creativity and passion. Pursuing my dream will give me the opportunity to work on exciting projects that can have a positive impact on society.
Fred Shaw
Loyola University New OrleansHouston, TX
Designing inspiration was an influential tool to generate motivation for me. Looking up to notable artists like Keith Haring, Michael Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and others who define themselves differently in the industry is memorizing. Knowing that acquiring creativity is a necessity tool to become a successful artist, we often need hope towards that perspective. On the other hand, since art is very expressive visually, it’ll tap into people's hearts as fast as sound. Summarizing from my early-life story, the journey around elementary school prior to the beginning of high school was going through a turmoil. Having the dream of playing professional basketball was dying slowly while trying to obtain self-motivation to make something arise from the muddle. However, there was a lack of confidence observing within me. During these occasions, I would draw to escape feelings of anxiety. In fact, majority of the time will be basketball related drawings which felt relieving. Once I’ve explored other art projects outside of drawing, delight started to surface. Instantly, recognizing and creating art became my personal therapy. About three plus years of producing designs, one of things that kept me going was the inspiration from others. I’ve in constructed various of projects with business officials, athletes, artists, and more. I’m an upcoming African American graphic designer who’s willing to help everybody. From, local businesses to children who have an interest for fine arts. Believing that someone can make a difference for somebody in the world with one artwork at a time is powerful.
Mya S
Savannah College of Art and DesignGermantown, TN
I have had a passion for fashion for as long as I can remember. I began teaching myself to sew at 14, since then, my skills have continued to improve. At a young age, my mother instilled in me the importance of being an entrepreneur. I now have a custom clothing line, Signature Struts, that specializes in prom and evening wear. I participated in my first fashion week in 2019. I won in my category that year and from that point, I knew this was something I was called to do. Being an artist is the most important aspect of my life. I express myself through all of my designs. I hope to one day open a boutique for Signature Struts. I see my designs at events such as Met Gala, Bet Awards, Oscars, Emmys and the Golden Globes. The fashion industry is flawed in many ways. For years, models of darker complexions have been overlooked. My artistic gift is different from the rest as I will use Signature Struts to showcase women of various shapes, sizes and complexions, showing society that there is no such thing as a beauty standard. Once I graduate, a long term goal of mine is to one day have my own tv show similar to Project Runway. I want my show to be centered around minority designers in efforts to help them get the exposure they need to succeed as a business. I feel that doing this will create change for the future generations.

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When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 19, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 19, 2025.

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What is the scholarship award?

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When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 19, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

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