Scholarships
Highschool
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is an award for high school seniors from underrepresented groups. Inspired by the athlete and pioneer Jackie Robinson, this scholarship fund supports minority students with similar groundbreaking dreams. This comprehensive award also provides students with unique mentorship opportunities, and the program prefers to honor well-rounded, community-service-minded minority scholars with leadership potential.
Qualifications:
Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
Be a United States citizen;
Present evidence of financial need;
Demonstrate a record of academic excellence;
Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service;
Plan to attend an accredited and JRF approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United States based college or university;
Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
Application Components:
One recommendation
Demographics
High school information including an unofficial high school transcript
College plans
Test scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT) optional
Activities and distinctions
Household information
Four essays
Award Amount: $30,000
Application Deadline: January 9, 2025
Application: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Underwritten by Dav and Sayuri Pilkey, American Voices & Visions Awards offer $500 scholarships to approximately 150 works representing each region of the Scholastic Awards.
How do I apply?
Enter your work into any category in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
The Awards’ core values of originality, skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision are key factors in the selection process. Additionally, regional jurors may consider various elements that showcase talent and diversity, such as different mediums, viewpoints, and backgrounds.
Jurors from each region can select up to five works to be American Voices or Visions Award Nominees. To be nominated for the American Voices or Visions Award, participants must first earn a Gold Key in their region. These nominated works are then reviewed by national judges to receive American Voices or Visions Medals.
One nominee from each region will be selected to receive a national American Voices or Visions Medal. Affiliate Partners that manage both writing and art regions will have two participants selected for this award: one for the American Voices Medal and one for the American Visions Medal.
Deadlines vary by region and can be as early as December 1. Go to My Region to find yours.
Application: https://www.artandwriting.org/awards/how-to-enter/
College/University
Procter & Gamble HBCYOU Scholarship
In partnership with HBCUs and UNCF, Procter & Gamble awards this scholarship to Black college students.
Qualifications:
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Be enrolled as a full-time student at any U.S. located, accredited, four-year college or university
Be a U.S. Citizen, a permanent resident, or those with an immigration status under: A03, A05, A12, C08, C33, C31, or A11.
Have demonstrated unmet financial need as verified by their college or university through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Complete the UNCF online application which includes but is not limited to a submission of your transcript and a description of extracurricular activities, honors and awards, community service and educational pursuits
All majors are eligible for consideration
Award Amount: $2,500
Application Deadline: December 31, 2024
Application: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page id=a2iVJ00000Dg8zeYAB&status=Preview%20Mode
Internships/ Apprenticeships
Highschool
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College/University
Victoria’s Secret is the leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products, dominating its world with modern, fashion-inspired collections, prestige fragrances and cosmetics, celebrated supermodels and world-famous runway shows. Victoria’s Secret is offering internships at the Intimates Design Studio based in New York City. This is a unique opportunity for students to obtain first hand experience working for this world-famous brand and learn from some of the industry’s top Design talent. If you are a passionate and responsible Design student seeking an internship in one of the below functional areas, apply today to potentially become a part of this motivated and aspirational team!
Design internships are available in the following areas:
Panties
Bras
Apparel
Active/Sport
Concept
Graphics
Print
Innovation
Internship Tasks:
Support the Design team during the product development process
Attend key meetings to understand the creative process of developing product
Conduct research on fashion trends/competitive intelligence and report back to designers
Assist with the preparation of presentation concept boards and tableaus
Assist with organizing design archives
Other duties, as required, to support the needs of the respective Design team
Qualifications:
Working towards a degree or equivalent. An academic focus on any of the following is a plus: Fashion Design and/or FMM Product Development; Fine Arts Graphic Design, Fabric Styling, Textile Design, Packaging Design, Color, and Print Design
Must be able to work 40 hours per week during summer
Must be fluent in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop programs
Possess high initiative and the ability to work independently
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Interested in and passionate about Retail/Design
Location: New York, NY, US/Hybrid
Minimum Salary: $23.00/hr
Application: https://careers.victoriassecret.com/en/job/21046369/summer-2025-design-internship-with-victoria-s-secret-co-/
Summer 2025 Design Internship with Victoria's Secret & Co.
Summer 2025 Product Development Internship with Victoria's Secret & Co.
Have a meaningful and holistic internship within Victoria Secrets Product Development team. This intern will provide support to the Product Development team in any capacity needed for day-to-day functions of the business.
Internship Tasks:
Assist PD team in tracking development samples & trouble shooting late samples
Review samples with cross functional teams to ensure accuracy
Assist PD team with cc chart/Flex/Centric updates, and other data entry
Attend weekly cross functional meetings with the PD team
Help to gather costing information from the regional teams/vendors
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a degree or equivalent
Keen written, verbal & electronic communication skills
Computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe
Ability to be a team player
Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities
Strong Organizational skills
Previous experience in Salesforce and Centric is a plus
Location: New York, NY, US/Hybrid
Minimum Salary: $23.00/hr
This opportunity will provide you with insight into the NY luxury fashion industry as well as an understanding of our corporate culture and business practices.
Internship Tasks:
Compiling our Training App usage data weekly
Updating Client Experience Evaluations by door
Support NPS roll out in NYC doors
Competitive study (categories by department)
Miscellaneous seasonal projects
Preparation of training guidelines for New Store Openings
Compile Product images and information for Training Ambassador Briefs
Review new Product training related to Collections & Campaigns
Organize and prepare seasonal training recaps
Update all Mandatory Training Attendance Lists monthly
Administrative support duties
Qualifications:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Power Point
Detail oriented and task driven
Strong time management and organizational skills
Comfortable with compiling data metrics
Strong verbal and written skills
Able to receive academic credit
Able to work in our NYC office
Location: New York, NY
Minimum Salary: $16.00 per hour + academic credit
BALENCIAGA Spring 2025 Retail & Product Training Intern
Jordan Virtual Studios 3D Design Undergraduate Internship
Nike Virtual Studios is building the future of how audiences engage with sport, product, content, and culture. We are using the power of web3 and blockchain technology to build experiences and communities that empower creators and shape culture like never before.
Internship Tasks:
The 3D Designer intern position is responsible for collaborating with our design team and partners to generate virtual models, renderings and animations for our digital product creations. Key responsibilities include:
Create 3D assets for extended reality experiences using 3D / XR software such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, and Spark
Design digital models based on design concepts, sketches, and scanned data
Create simple character and product rigs
Collaborate on creative ideation sessions for 3D and XR related projects as well as new forms of design and interaction expression
Develop and prototype creative concepts with the Design team
Support the research of new design tools and technologies
Qualifications:
Nike Virtual Studios is looking for a 3D Designer to join us for a summer internship to create new extended reality experiences for our virtual product creations. You’ll work in close collaboration with our Virtual Product and Immersive Experience Design team and partners to deliver the best 3D and extended reality experiences for our community. Ideal candidates for this role will have an understanding and interest in 3D design concepts as well as an ability to generate high-impact ideas, working models, and customer-facing deliverables.
Graduation date of Winter 2025 or Spring 2026
Must be able to present a portfolio showcasing your class projects, independent work and experiments in the 2D, 3D, and XR design space
Solid understanding of 3D rigging and animation design
Artistic and technical knowledge/experience with real-time engines (Unreal, Unity)
Experience with 3D software with strong modeling, shading, and sculpting skills (Blender, Maya, ZBrush, Adobe CS)
Ability to understand color, visual compositions and lighting
A self-starter, collaborator, and team player
A passion for sport, gaming, culture and creative storytelling; with the ambition to use it to change how we live our lives
Passion for current trends in social channels, virtual platforms, emerging technology, design, art, gaming, interactive and experience design
Passion for learning new tools/techniques and open to exchanging knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate cross-functional relationships
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Minimum Salary: This is a paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance.
Application: https://jobs.nike.com/job/R-40238?from=job%20search%20funnel
BALENCIAGA Spring 2025 Retail Buying Intern
This opportunity will provide you with insight into the NY luxury fashion industry as well as an understanding of our corporate culture and business practices.
Internship Tasks:
Corrective actions on stock allocations, transfers
Pricing follow up
Competitive study (offer, price mapping)
Miscellaneous seasonal projects
Preparation of training guidelines/tools for retail stores
Compile Seasonal Buy Books
Assist with weekly selling reports and analysis
Organize and prepare seasonal product recaps
Administrative support duties
Qualifications:
Merchandising experience is preferred
Detail oriented and task driven
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
Comfortable with numbers and recaps
Problem solver
Strong time management and organizational skills
Able to receive academic credit
Location: New York, NY
Minimum Salary: $16.00 per hour + academic credit
Application: https://www.kering.com/en/talent/job-offers/northern-america/balenciaga-spring-2025-retail-buying-intern-or-nyc/
Post-College/University
Learning Opportunities/Workshops
Elementary School
CNSTNT DVLPMNT (Constant Development)
CNSTNT DVLPMNT (Constant Development) is on a mission to cultivate untapped talent and expand the creative community.
They are a product, educational, and experiential brand inviting creatives on the journey of discovery and empowering them with opportunities for further growth.
By challenging students to not only think of themselves as consumers, but also as creatives, CNSTNT DVLPMNT is a purposeful solution for the lack of diversity in the footwear and apparel industries.
CNSTNT DVLPMNT offers Creative Discovery Tools (CDTs) which are designed to introduce students to skills that are invaluable for future career opportunities in creative industries.
Each CDT is an interactive resource combining the aspects of a comic book, an educational book, and a sketchbook to engage students for high powered learning.
Their interactive sketchbook will help you unlock your creative potential and introduce you to the world of footwear design! You will learn the basics of drawing sneakers and how you can start sketching your own original designs.
They also offer mentorships and programs for young Designers.
Learn more here:
Middle School
CNSTNT DVLPMNT (Constant Development)
CNSTNT DVLPMNT (Constant Development) is on a mission to cultivate untapped talent and expand the creative community.
They are a product, educational, and experiential brand inviting creatives on the journey of discovery and empowering them with opportunities for further growth.
By challenging students to not only think of themselves as consumers, but also as creatives, CNSTNT DVLPMNT is a purposeful solution for the lack of diversity in the footwear and apparel industries.
CNSTNT DVLPMNT offers Creative Discovery Tools (CDTs) which are designed to introduce students to skills that are invaluable for future career opportunities in creative industries.
Each CDT is an interactive resource combining the aspects of a comic book, an educational book, and a sketchbook to engage students for high powered learning.
Their interactive sketchbook will help you unlock your creative potential and introduce you to the world of footwear design! You will learn the basics of drawing sneakers and how you can start sketching your own original designs.
They also offer mentorships and programs for young Designers.
Learn more here: