The British Fashion Council has announced the recipients of its 2025/26 BFC Foundation BA and MA Scholarships, an initiative that not only funds education but also fuels the future of British creativity.

These scholarships provide essential financial support to students who have offers from, or are currently studying at, BFC Colleges Council member universities across the UK. Beyond funding, each scholar gains access to the BFC Scholars Programme for the duration of their scholarship, which includes advisory touchpoints, access to industry-led workshops, and creative development opportunities designed to bridge the gap between education and professional practice.

This year, three new MA students joined the existing five MA recipients, while four new BA students joined nine returning BA recipients. Each scholar has been selected for their talent, commitment, and need, with priority given to those who might otherwise be unable to access higher education.

The new MA scholarships, available to students accepted on an MA Fashion Design course at a BFC Colleges Council member university, include Sabrina Nieddu (Kingston School of Art) and She Carmona (UAL Central Saint Martins). The Chanel MA scholarship recipient is Elizabeth Uno-Ekwang (UAL Central Saint Martins), while the Dior Men MA scholarship recipient is George Zverko (UAL Central Saint Martins), and the Joe Casely-Hayford MA scholarship recipient is Stella Osei (UAL Central Saint Martins).

Returning MA scholars are UAL Central Saint Martins students Oliver Clarke and Yodea Marquel Williams and UAL London College of Fashion student Geraint Brian Lewis. The new BA scholarships include Madeleine Miller, University of Westminster and Malachi Marriner, UAL Central Saint Martins. The BA scholars returning this year are: Abdula Ahmad, UAL Central Saint Martins; Ayobami Ajetomobi UAL Central Saint Martins; Cléa Henry-Gabriel-Calixte, UAL Central Saint Martins; Molly Putner, Kingston University; and Reuben Harris, University of Westminster.

The BA final-year scholarship recipient is Aaysha Mehra (Manchester Fashion Institute). The BA scholars returning this year are Aaron Adkins (Manchester Fashion Institute), Aliyah Dankwah (University of Westminster), Luke Saul (UAL Central Saint Martins), and Zahra Al-Najjar (UAL Central Saint Martins).

“These scholarships are about more than funding. They are about access and opportunity. They ensure that creativity is not confined to geography or privilege but open to talent wherever it lives, from cities to regions, from established fashion schools to new voices rising outside the traditional centres," said Laura Weir, chief executive, British Fashion Council. "Supporting emerging designers at this formative stage is essential to the long-term health of our industry. The next generation must not only reflect the diversity of Britain but also help reimagine what British fashion can be: inclusive, decentralised, and globally relevant. When we invest in access, we invest in the future.”

Image: Sabrina Nieddu (Kingston School of Art)