SCHOLARSHIPS

FASHION BUSINESS

Applicants for this scholarship must tell and interpret a street style or a subculture of their city for a brand of their choice to create a visual consumer by creating a picture-based representation of the target consumer. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate fashion business degree program are eligible. Applicants must submit a project in a visual format showing the target consumer for the brand elected and the subculture. A 400-word project description must also be provided outlining the storytelling elements of the submitted work.

FASHION DESIGN
Applicants for this scholarship are charged with rethinking how clothes are made and worn in a post-pandemic world, bringing forth their best design ideas, and submitting their work to Istituto Marangoni Miami. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate fashion design degree program are eligible. Applicants must submit a personal essay (750-1,000 words), describing in their own words how an education at Istituto Marangoni Miami will help fulfill their educational and professional goals. They must also submit five (5) to seven (7) digital pieces of their most creative and innovative fashion-inspired work including drawings or photos. No physical artwork will be accepted.

FASHION STYLING

Applicants for this scholarship are expected to tell and interpret a street style or a sub-culture of their city and submit a proposal that includes 10 shots or short Instagram video outputs created using a smartphone, a camera, or a Polaroid. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate fashion styling degree program are eligible. In addition to the visual submission, applicants must submit a 400-word project description outlining the storytelling elements of the submitted work.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Prospective students in interior design should rethink and reimagine a residential space challenged by net zero energy. A home that uses as much renewable energy as it produces is considered “net zero,” another popular term used in sustainable design. The energy the home creates can originate from various sources, including wind, geothermal, hydropower, or use of solar panels. Use an 11 x 17 formatted Powerpoint to develop your submission. With focus on the principles within net zero research, sustainability goals and innovation, respond to the value of ‘net zero’ in residential design. Identify the good practices that have succeeded in interior design. Essay should be 300-500 words. Cite your sources and explain your perspective on the practice.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP | UNDERGRADUATE
This scholarship is awarded to students who performed at an above-average capacity throughout their high school experience, as demonstrated through their GPA and Class Rank, and now want to pursue a degree within the fashion industry. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate degree program are eligible. Scholarship applicants must submit a portfolio of work showing continuous improvement and creative direction. A minimum H.S. GPA of 3.5 is required. Additionally, applicants must have graduated in the top 15% of their high school graduating class.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP | GRADUATE 
This scholarship is awarded to students who have performed at an above-average capacity throughout their college experience, as demonstrated through their college GPA, and now want to pursue a graduate degree within the fashion industry. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in a graduate degree program are eligible. Scholarship applicants must submit a 500-word essay as to how a graduate-level education will enhance their skills, knowledge, and opportunities. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5 is required.

THE SILVIA TCHERASSI SCHOLARSHIP

The Silvia Tcherassi Scholarship is awarded annually to four talented Colombian students who wish to study at Istituto Marangoni Miami. The scholarship includes one full scholarship with an apprenticeship program specifically for the Fashion Design program and three 50% scholarships that can be applied to any one-year vocational program. This opportunity is designed to support emerging Colombian talent in the fields of fashion, styling, business, and interior design.

NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to students who were members of their high school’s National Art Honor Society (NAHS) organization, and now want to pursue a degree within the fashion industry. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate degree program are eligible. Scholarship applicants must be able to verify NAHS membership. A minimum H.S. GPA of 3.0 is required.

DASH SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to Graduates of the Design & Architecture Senior High School (“DASH”) beginning their enrollment at Istituto Marangoni Miami during the fall semester of the same year of their high school graduation. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate degree program are eligible. Scholarship applicants must submit their DASH senior portfolio/project in a digital format and two letters of recommendation (two from teachers or one from a teacher and one from an employer). Applicants must also submit a personal essay (1,000 – 1,500 words) that describes how they initially became interested in fashion, why they want to pursue a degree in fashion (design, styling, business), and what a full scholarship to IMM would mean to them.

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to students who were members of their high school’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization, and now want to pursue a degree within the fashion industry. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate degree program are eligible. Scholarship applicants must be able to verify FBLA membership. A minimum H.S. GPA of 3.0 is required.

SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to students who are interested in improving the environmental impact of the fashion industry and making the industry more sustainable. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate degree program are eligible. Applicants must submit a personal essay (500 words) explaining a current fashion practice that creates waste and what their plans would be to make this practice more sustainable in the future. A minimum H.S. GPA of 3.0 is required.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to students who are graduating from a high school (secondary school) in a country outside of the United States and who seek to continue their education at the Istituto Marangoni Miami to gain experience in a new country while advancing their skills and knowledge in the fashion industry. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate degree program are eligible. Applicants must submit official transcripts evaluated and translated (if needed) by a NACES-approved organization. A minimum H.S. GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) is required.

DIVERSITY IN FASHION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to students who are considered “underrepresented” in the fashion industry, with the goal of increasing representation and opportunities for all ethnicities, races, and genders. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate degree program are eligible. Applicants must submit a personal essay (500 words) explaining how they are part of an underrepresented group within the fashion industry and what being able to change that would mean to them and people of similar ethnicity, race, or gender. A minimum H.S. GPA of 3.0 is required.

TALENT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to students transferring into Istituto Marangoni Miami from a similar program at another institution. Incoming transfer students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate degree program are eligible. Applicants must have a minimum of 12 eligible transfer credits per IMM’s transfer of credit policy. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Istituto Marangoni Miami from the original institution for evaluation.

PRE-COLLEGE COURSES GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to students who graduated from any of the Istituto Marangoni Miami Youth Programs, and now want to pursue a degree within the fashion industry. Incoming new students accepted at Istituto Marangoni Miami in an undergraduate degree program are eligible. Applicants must have participated in one of IMM’s Youth Programs and completed the course. A minimum H.S. GPA of 3.0 is required.

Istituto Marangoni Miami believes in recognizing and rewarding exceptional talent. That’s why we offer partial scholarships to accepted students who demonstrate outstanding skills and potential in their chosen discipline. To be eligible for the Undergraduate Programs Scholarships you must:

• Apply to one of the degree programs at Istituto Marangoni Miami
• Become an accepted student
• 3.5 GPA or higher in official transcripts
• Portfolio submission 5-8 pages of work(detailed instructions will be sent to all scholarship applicants)
• Scholarship Essay

The Academic Committee will then review the scholarship applications and award deserving students a percentage of tuition coverage based on merit. This scholarship opportunity not only recognizes students’ talent and dedication but also provides them with the opportunity to lower the cost of their tuition through merit recognition. It’s a chance for passionate individuals in fashion or design to showcase their true essence and creativity before embarking on their academic journey at Istituto Marangoni Miami.