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TALENT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP

TALENT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP

Fashion Business

AWARDS OF UP TO 25% OF THE COST OF TUITION

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

AWARDS OF UP TO 25% OF THE COST OF TUITION

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

AWARDS OF UP TO 25% OF THE COST OF TUITION

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

AWARDS OF UP TO 25% OF THE COST OF TUITION

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.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARDS OF UP TO 25% OF THE COST OF TUITION

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.

As part of your application for the Graduate Presidential Scholarship, please submit a 500-word essay responding to the following prompt:

“How will pursuing a graduate-level education enhance your skills and prepare you for a successful career in the fashion industry?”

In your essay, we encourage you to reflect on your personal and professional goals, the skills you hope to strengthen through advanced study, and how earning a graduate degree from Istituto Marangoni Miami will help you contribute to the future of the fashion industry.

Your submission will be evaluated on clarity, originality, depth of insight, and alignment with the values of innovation, creativity, and leadership in fashion.

AFFILIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Scholarship

AFFILIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Kid Cudi Scholarship

The Kid Cudi Scholarship is a collaboration between Grammy-winning artist Kid Cudi and Istituto Marangoni Miami, created to support the next generation of fashion designers from underrepresented ethnic communities in the U.S and worldwide. The initiative is designed to increase access to world-class fashion education and encourage diversity in the industry.

The scholarship is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents for Bachelors program | International students for One-Year Program. Students from ethnic minority backgrounds, including African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American communities. Eligible students must be high school seniors or recent graduates applying to start their undergraduate studies that demonstrate financial need.

Eligible programs include the Bachelor of Fashion Design (BFA) or a One-Year Fashion Design Intensive program for enrollment in the Fall class of 2025. Scholarship applications are due by May 1, 2025.

IMM x Miami Design District Scholarship

The IMM x Miami Design District Scholarship Fund is a transformative initiative that provides a full Bachelor’s Degree scholarship, valued at $162,300, to a high school senior from Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH) in Miami. This scholarship covers full tuition for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni Miami, ensuring a seamless transition from high school to higher education in fashion.

Eligibility is limited to low-income households, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and a demonstrated passion for fashion design through an innovative portfolio. This scholarship aims to support talented, driven students who have shown leadership, academic excellence, and personal perseverance.

The Miami Dade College Scholarship

Awards of up to 50% of total cost of tuition.

This internal IMM scholarship is awarded to any Miami Dade College graduate earning an associate degree in either design, fashion, or related programs.

National Art Honor Society Scholarship

Award of up to $7,500 of total cost of tuition.

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

Awards of up to 100% of cost of tuition.

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

$1,000 yearly award.

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.

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Marangoni Miami Alumni Scholarship

Award of up to 30% of the total cost of tuition

The Marangoni Alumni Scholarship is available to all graduates of Istituto Marangoni Miami who have completed an Intensive One-Year Program, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree. This scholarship supports alumni in furthering their creative education and professional growth.

Eligible recipients will receive a 30% scholarship for Master’s programs, and a 25% scholarship for all other programs, including One-Year, Associates, Bachelor’s and Short Courses (summer studios).

The Marangoni Global Alumni Scholarship

The Marangoni Global Alumni Scholarship is offered to graduates from all Istituto Marangoni campuses, including those in Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Riyadh, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. This scholarship encourages continued academic excellence and cross-campus collaboration.

Alumni enrolling at Istituto Marangoni Miami may receive a 30% scholarship for Master’s programs, and a 25% scholarship for all other programs, including One-Year, Professional, and Short Courses.

Transfer Student Scholarship

$2,500 one-time award (applied to total cost of tuition).

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.

IMM Pre-College Alumni Scholarship

Award of 10% of the total cost of tuition.

This scholarship is awarded to students who attended and completed any of the Istituto Marangoni Miami Youth Program offerings (pre-college classes, camps, etc.) and now plans to enroll in any degree or one-year intensive program.

Sustainability Scholarship

Awards of up to 25% of the cost of tuition.

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

Awards of up to 25% of the cost of tuition

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.

A minimum H.S. GPA of 2.5 (or equivalent) is required.

Diversity in Fashion Scholarship

Awards of up to 25% of the cost of tuition.

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.

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.

INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS

Istituto Marangoni Miami also offers grants to eligible students. These grants are similar to institutional scholarships in that they do not require repayment. However, grants are need-based and not merit-based. These need-based grants are awarded to qualifying students during their first semester at IMM and are renewed every semester the student attends the school unless the terms and conditions of the grant are violated.

Students entering Istituto Marangoni Miami may request consideration for institutional grants by submitting their Declaration of Finance form through the online portal. Access to this portal is received after a formal application for admission to an undergraduate degree program is submitted. Applicants are given access to the online portal by their Application Coordinator who also assists them with completing all of the supporting documents required for acceptance at IMM, including the Declaration of Finance form.

Need-based grants are closely linked to family income and economic eligibility. A variety of measurements including the family’s expected contribution, the number of dependent family members, and student status are used to calculate the need-based grant qualifications.

All undergraduate applicants under the age of 24 are required to complete the form for themselves. Additionally, they must also include information regarding their Parent/Guardian/Sponsor and the financial support to be provided to the student for their education. Completion of the form requires attaching supporting bank documents to show the monetary means of both the applicant and the Parent/Guardian/Sponsor. Prior-year federal tax returns are also required to be provided.

Extended payment plan options are available to those who qualify for need-based grants.

All awards are based on a first-come, first-served basis and are dependent on the availability of funds.

Application Fee

The application fee of US $100 must be paid upon initial enrollment. The application fee is not refundable. Tuition and Fees Tuition is charged on a per credit basis, please see the Tuition and Fee Schedule section of this catalog for the tuition charges and a complete list of all program fees. Students are obligated for the semester in which they are enrolled and any previous semesters.

Student registration and payment process

Students are required to pay each semester’s tuition and fees in full on or before the last day of the Registration Period or have an approved payment plan in place for each semester’s total costs.

ELIGIBILITY

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.

External Scholarships

APPILY

Appily is a free platform that helps students find scholarships depending on their profile. They connect aspiring students with scholarship offers in the market, from women's scholarships to Hispanic scholarships and LGBTQ+ scholarships, and they are open to anyone looking for private scholarships for their education.

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FASTWEB

Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid tools. They aim to help you find outside scholarships to make college or vocational school more affordable.

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FINAID

Finaid is a platform that helps students find scholarships, loans from private lenders, grants given to students who demonstrate financial need, and programs that offer flexible part-time jobs around student schedules. Moreover, it gives students a guide to how to pay for college and the intricacies of this subject.

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SCHOLLY

Scholly helps students access deals, discounts, and resources to help them afford their educational journey. The Scholly platform helps students save time and money by finding independent scholarships all in one place. Moreover, it allows them to apply to colleges, study for exams, or guide them through their freshman year of college.

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NICHE

Niche.com is an invaluable resource for students seeking scholarship information and assistance. With its extensive database and user-generated content, Niche.com offers comprehensive insights into various scholarship opportunities, including eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and award amounts. Whether you're a high school student exploring scholarship options for college or a graduate student seeking funding for advanced studies, Niche.com provides valuable resources to help you navigate the scholarship landscape, including non-institutional scholarships.

UNIGO

Unigo.com is a leading online platform that offers various resources and tools to help students make informed decisions about their educational journey. With its comprehensive database of college reviews, rankings, and insider insights, Unigo.com provides valuable information to prospective students, helping them find the right college fit based on their preferences and goals. In addition to college reviews, Unigo.com offers scholarship opportunities, financial aid advice, and expert tips to help students confidently navigate the college admissions process.

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AFSA

From news and updates on foreign affairs to career development opportunities and advocacy efforts, AFSA.org serves as a hub for all things related to the Foreign Service community. Visitors to the website can access various resources, including publications, research reports, and educational materials, to stay informed about the latest developments in diplomacy and international relations. Additionally, AFSA.org offers information about membership benefits, events, third-party scholarships, external funding sources, and initiatives to support Foreign Service professionals throughout their careers.

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AGAINST THE GRAIN PRODUCTIONS

The Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship provides educational grants and external funding for Asian American college students pursuing a major in performing, visual arts, journalism, and/or mass communications. Must be either a high school senior or a college student currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. vocational, junior college, or four-year college/university and must be a full-time, associate/bachelor/master degree-seeking student by the upcoming academic calendar year and pursuing a major in the visual/performing arts including fashion and design programs.

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HSF

HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to complete higher education while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars, and Alumni as possible. As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.

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HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION

While most other scholarships focus exclusively on academic achievement or leadership potential, Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed.

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MILTER FISHER SCHOLARSHIP

The Milton Fisher Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship open to exceptionally Innovative and Creative high school seniors and first-time college freshmen. The award is between $4,000 - $20,000. Students can apply for this scholarship if they have solved an artistic, scientific, or technical problem in a new or unusual way or a student who has come up with a distinctive solution to problems faced by their school, community, or family.

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NFR SCHOLARSHIP

The NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship is the pinnacle achievement for students interested in pursuing careers in retail. This opportunity was created for students of various academic backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership skills, previous retail experience, and a passion for making an impact. This scholarship develops skills in retailing, business, and critical thinking. It prepares and encourages students to launch their careers in retail and earn recognition among the next generation of leaders in the industry. Since its launch, more than $800,000 in funds have been awarded through the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship.

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POINT FOUNDATION

The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ students earning their undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States by offering financial support, community resources, and professional development.

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ROLLINS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship honors the late Ted Rollins’ and his wife Holly Rollins’ vision to provide scholarship funding to aspiring students, many of whom are disadvantaged yet excel academically despite their obstacles—an organization formed in October 2021 to provide a biannual scholarship that is open to students nationally. The applications will be available in major scholarship directories and require essays of 500 words. Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors based on the most compelling stories- their life story, their intended field of study, their career, and how they will impact the world.

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UNCOMMON GOODS

The Uncommon Goods scholarship is now offered through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, a nonprofit supporting students enrolled at historically Black colleges, universities, and predominantly Black institutions.

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AIGA WORLDSTUDIO

AIGA believes all students deserve access to design education. The AIGA Worldstudio D×D Scholarships aim to increase diversity in the design profession by creating equitable opportunities for the next generation of creative talent. Scholarships are awarded annually to students enrolled at colleges and universities in the U.S. who demonstrate a commitment to positive social change, environmental responsibility, and cultural awareness through visual communication, including photography, illustration, or graphic design.

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