Brands are still learning how to use their platform and funds to foster diversity and inclusivity, and now Burberry's scholarship program will be expanded to specifically help students from "underrepresented communities."
Currently, the program offers grants to students attending Parsons School of Design in New York City, Institute Français de la Mode in Paris and Central Saint Martins in London. Undergrad programs at these schools typically focus in art and design, with students boasting degrees in anything from textile design to fashion communication. It hasn't yet been detailed how the designer fashion house will be reallocating its funds, however in an official statement Burberry's Chief People Officer said "“In order to truly diversify the talent we bring into this industry, we have to meaningfully commit to diversifying our talent pipeline.”
Image Credit: Dave Rushen/Sopa Images/Lightrocket/Getty Images
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Diversity in Fashion Industry
- Fashion scholarships expanding to help students from underrepresented communities to promote diversity.
- Inclusivity in Fashion Education
- Scholarship programs to offer education opportunities for people from various backgrounds.
- Fashion Scholarship Funding
- Increased funding for scholarship programs to enable wider opportunities to aspiring fashion industry professionals.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion & Clothing
- Scholarship programs for fashion students to support and promote diversity and inclusivity in the fashion industry.
- Higher Education
- Fashion scholarships to help students from underprivileged communities to gain access to higher education opportunities.
- Philanthropy
- Fashion houses can promote social responsibility by offering scholarship grants to people from underrepresented communities.
