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APPLY FOR BFC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP








STUDENT DETAILS

COURSE DETAILS



Please tick your design specialism, if applicable. Please tick all that apply:*

DIVERSITY MONITORING INFORMATION

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is activating a long-term plan to create a more diverse and equitable fashion industry. As part of a number of measures we are taking in our commitment to advocate for positive change, we would appreciate your time in completing the below information so we are able to monitor engagement and representation across our education networks.

These ethnic groups do not represent how all people identify. We encourage applicants to write in their ethnicity using their own words if they do not identify with any groups on the list.

Please indicate your ethnicity group*

Under the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act, this could be a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the ability to carry out day to day activities (e.g. dyslexia, hearing/visual impairments, mental health issues, epilepsy and cancer)

DESIGN PRACTICE

  • Compress your file to under 25MB before submitting.
  • Do not use expiring links (e.g., WeTransfer) for submissions.
  • Order your work chronologically, with the most recent first.
  • Keep the format simple and easy to navigate.
  • Prioritize clarity, using the most practical way to present your work.
  • Ensure all work is your own; clearly label any collaborative content.
  • Show your full process, including design development and final outcomes.
  • Include supporting elements like sketches, mood boards, fabric swatches, and product imagery — all within a 15-page limit.

BFC Institute of Positive Fashion

The BFC's commitment to climate action is exemplified by the Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF), the engine for industry change. In order to accelerate outcomes, the IPF works with industry, government, academia and other stakeholders across a global network. In line with UN goals, the British Fashion Council is developing a 10-year strategy through the IPF to reduce climate and societal impact. The IPF is centred around three pillars, the BFC encourages students to consider environmental impacts throughout their design process. Please click here to visit the Institute of Positive Fashion website and learn about the pillars.

CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

As part of the Scholarship application process you are required to disclose any financial information that may support your submission.










Total Estimated Monthly Costs £ *
Rent/ Accommodation £ *
Course related costs £ *
Living costs (travel, bills, food) £ *
BA/ MA Final Collection (for BA or MA Final Year) £








REFEREES

Please provide two referees’ contact details. One of these must be an academic referee. Please note that you do not need to send us a reference from these referees, however these people may be contacted by the BFC Education Team.


ACADEMIC REFEREE 1

REFEREE 2

CONFIRMATION


Applicant Acknowledgement

By completing the online form and ticking the box, I agree to have read and understood the terms of entry and will accept that the decisions made by the judging panel are final. 

The information supplied in this application is used by the judging panel under Confidentiality Agreement to make decisions. If chosen as a shortlisted candidate for the BFC Foundation Scholarship, there may be opportunity to be interviewed, photographed and/or filmed throughout the application process and to execute all agreements and/or releases which may be required in connection therewith, and that my application, including personal data, will be shared within the BFC for the purposes of education support and to inform me of future opportunities. The BFC will ask for your permission at relevant points throughout the process for your consent. 

In accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, the British Fashion Council will never use your personal data in a way that you have not consented to. Further information about the British Fashion Council’s Data Policy can be found here: https://www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk/Policy

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