Since 2021, CWC has provided 25 Black students full scholarships to Pre-College Summer Programs in Fashion Design annually, covering tuition, fees, room & board, travel, and all supplies, in order to give these students early access to college-level education that can set the course for their academic success and in turn their careers.
Upon completion of their summer programming, students are provided with Mentorships , matching them with industry leaders as they work on the portfolios created in their summer programming, further preparing them for college and the workforce.
Upon entering college, CWC then matches students with Internships and Apprenticeships, allowing the students to apply the skills acquired through coursework in the real working world.
Urban Outfitters, Inc. has committed over $150,000 to CWC. These donations directly fund scholarships for students, and URBN employees participate as mentors for current and former CWC fellows to help guide them through college exploration, applications, and to provide insights into different career paths within the fashion industry. This year’s application for CWC Fellows is now open through the end of February.
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, including Parsons School of Design, Rhode Island School of Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, California College of the Arts, Academy of Art University, Otis College of Art & Design, and Savannah College of Art and Design. Students are invited to apply for the Summer 2023 session and will be matched by CWC with partner programs to help them explore an interest in Fashion..