SCAD CELEBRATES 2024 CFDA SCHOLARSHIP FUND WINNERS
Highest number of CFDA Scholarship recipients in SCAD history
SAVANNAH AND ATLANTA, GA - September 2024 – The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) proudly announces that three of its talented students have been named 2024 CFDA Scholarship Fund recipients. Elizabeth Lawson, Hollis Maxson, and Bao Pham exemplify the brilliance and innovation of fashion's next generation of designers. The three SCAD students were awarded total combined scholarship winnings of $75,000, reinforcing the prestige of SCAD’s elite School of Fashion.
The final 2024 CFDA Scholarship Fund recipients were selected from hundreds of applicants. Lawson, Maxson, and Pham were each chosen for their outstanding fashion collections. A group of 34 finalists presented their work to esteemed CFDA Members and industry leaders, including CFDA CEO Steven Kolb, Esquire Creative Director Nick Sullivan, designer Todd Snyder, designer John Bartlett, designer Gigi Burgess O’Hara, fashion consultant and advisor Julie Gilhart, and Rag & Bone menswear designer Robert Geller.
"We're honored that the CFDA has recognized their outstanding work and SCAD's ongoing commitment to preparing students at an elite level for professional success." said Dirk Standen, Dean, SCAD School of Fashion
SCAD 2024 CFDA Scholarship Recipients
Elizabeth Lawson (Fashion design, Lawrenceville, GA) was named the winner of the CFDA Design Scholar Award for Sustainability ($25,000) in recognition of her innovative approach to sustainable fashion.
Hollis Maxson (Fashion design, Berea, KY) was named the winner of the CFDA x Crystal Bridges Heartland Scholar Award ($25,000), reflecting their deep connection to heritage and craftsmanship.
Bao Pham (Fashion Marketing & Management, Ho Chi Minh,Vietnam) was named the winner of the Nick Sullivan and CFDA Menswear Design Scholarship ($25,000) celebrating his mastery and forward-thinking approach to menswear. Pham is the first-ever recipient of the newly created Nick Sullivan and CFDA Menswear Design Scholarship.
SCAD’s top-ranked School of Fashion is globally revered for offering one of the most elite and comprehensive programs in the world for undergraduate and graduate degrees in fashion, accessory design, jewelry, fashion marketing and management, fibers, and sneaker design.
Committed to supporting American fashion designers of tomorrow who are building a more inclusive, just, and equitable future for people and planet, the CFDA Scholarship Fund has awarded approximately $4 million and 376 scholarships between 1996 and 2024.
For more information about the 2024 CFDA scholarship winners visit cfda.com. For more information about the SCAD School of Fashion, visit scad.edu/fashion.
SCAD School of Fashion
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) offers degrees in fashion, accessory design, fashion marketing and management, sneaker design, the largest jewelry and fibers programs in the U.S.
SCAD’s studio classes include five instructional hours each week for in-depth coverage of materials and methods, providing individual attention to students. From ideation to execution, SCAD faculty — inspiring fashion leaders with industry connections and experience — work one-on-one with students to optimize their creative opportunities for success. The university’s advanced technology suite further encourages students to create compelling work and take risks with digital fashion designs. SCAD students benefit from the opportunity to pursue CFDA+, Adobe, and Rhino certifications — accreditations only available at elite universities.
Students often choose to enhance their specialized degrees with SCAD’s myriad selection of complementary minors that invite new creative processes while illuminating future possibilities and comprehensive skills. Minors directly contribute to the career preparation that SCAD emphasizes, enriching students' education through exposure to a range of design disciplines.
SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs across locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow. SCAD enrolls more than 17,500 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. The future-minded SCAD curriculum engages professional-level technology and myriad advanced learning resources, affording students opportunities for internships, professional certifications, and real-world assignments with corporate partners through SCADpro, the university’s renowned research lab and prototype generator. SCAD has earned top rankings for degree programs in interior design, architecture, film, fashion, digital media, and more. Career success is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. A 2023 study found that 99% of SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation. SCAD provides students and alumni with ongoing career support through personal coaching, alumni programs, a professional presentation studio, and more. For more information, visit scad.edu.
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