Application

Applications are now open for CWC Fellows for Summer 2025.

CWC Fellows are Black high school students who are sponsored to attend Pre-College Summer Programs in Fashion Design at the best design schools in the country. Students are invited to apply for the Summer 2025 session and will be matched by CWC with partner programs to help them explore an interest in Fashion.

A full list of our academic partners and their programs can be found here. Please review this page closely before completing the application as you will be asked to list your preferred programs.

NOTE: Our partners offer both remote and in-person learning for Summer 2025. All room, board, and related travel will be covered as part of CWC Fellows Scholarships.

Please see below for Application details for 2025. All completed applications are due to CWC by February 24, 2025.

APPLICATION

Our 2025 application can be found here. Note that you will need to complete the application in one sitting.

Review the applications questions here.

Application Tips & FAQs here.

WHAT IS COVERED AS A FELLOW?

CWC Pre-College scholarships will cover the full tuition of the Pre-College Programs offered, including any application fees, as well as a stipend for necessary supplies. Note that we offer a mix of in-person and remote programs, and CWC will cover all room & board as well as travel to campus for those who need it for in-person learning.

ELIGIBILITY

CWC Fellows are current high school students who self-identify as Black, African-American, or of African descent. Our partner programs are available to students at all high school ages after the completion of their freshman year. Please note that different programs have different age requirements, and students should consider the specific age eligibility of each program when listing their preferences.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to submit a completed application along with a high school transcript (attached as PDF or JPEG in the application). No portfolio is required, although students are able to include one (along with a website or reference Instagram account) if they like. We also ask that students submit a photo of themselves as part of the application.

MATCHING

Students will be matched with partner programs during the application review process. While we ask that students list their preferred programs, we cannot guarantee that admitted students will be matched based on preference. Programs that are in-person and remote are identified accordingly on the website.

DEADLINES

The deadline for all applications is February 24, 2025.

NOTIFICATION

Students will be notified in April if they have been admitted to the program and, if so, what program they have been matched to.