Students from SCAD’s elite fashion and business programs receive more FSF scholarship awards than any other university nationwide
Left–to–right: Rylee Funfsinn (B.F.A., business of beauty and fragrance, 2026), Arya Shah (B.F.A., fashion, 2026), Jenna Daoud (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026), Chloe Miles (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026)
SAVANNAH AND ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JANUARY 15, 2026 — The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is proud to announce that 20 talented students from the university’s prestigious School of Fashion and De Sole School of Business Innovation have been named recipients in the 2026 Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) program. This achievement marks a new university record, surpassing last year’s historic 18 wins and securing SCAD’s position as the university with the most scholarship recipients in the country for the FSF Class of 2026.
“SCAD earning 20 Fashion Scholarship Fund awards for 2026 is a record-breaking achievement, made even more significant by placing a Top Four finalist, with Rylee Funfsinn representing the FASM, luxury, and beauty department.” said SCAD Fashion professor Andrew Fionda. “We are immensely proud of our scholarship recipients, and every student who committed to the rigor of the case study process. This level of ambition, discipline, and creative excellence continues to set SCAD apart. Supporting students through the FSF process remains one of the true highlights of my competitive year.”
Among the SCAD class of 2026, Rylee Funfsinn (B.F.A., business of beauty and fragrance, 2026) was named a Top Four Finalist for the Chairman’s Award Scholarship with a $25,000 grand prize. Funfsinn will present her case study live to an audience of top fashion industry design leaders and executives at the 2026 FSF Gala in New York City on March 23, 2026.
“It is an incredible honor to be named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 FSF Chairman’s Award,” said Rylee Funfsinn. “I am so grateful to be surrounded by a talented group of scholars, the phenomenal FSF community, and the dedicated faculty at SCAD, whose constant guidance and support empower students to achieve their greatest aspirations.”
Six SCAD students were named Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholars. Madison Osborne (B.F.A., fashion, 2026), Jasmine Cox (B.F.A., fashion, 2026), Zaria McLeod (B.F.A., fashion, 2027), Jenna Daoud (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026), Zuriel Quashie (B.F.A., fashion, 2026), and Chloe Miles (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026) were selected as recipients of the namesake scholarship founded by the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh.
Created to foster equity and inclusion within the industry, the fund supports the next generation of Black fashion leaders by providing scholarships to students of academic promise. These students each receive a $10,000 scholarship and gain access to career-focused support, internship opportunities and mentorship from industry leaders.
SCAD offers one of the most elite, connected, and comprehensive fashion programs in the world, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in fashion design, accessory design, fashion marketing and management, fibers, jewelry, and sneaker design. The university also offers top-ranked programs within SCAD’s pioneering De Sole School of Business Innovation, including business of beauty and fragrance, advertising and branding, design management, creative business leadership, and luxury and brand management. This success is driven by SCAD’s bold, future-focused curriculum, expert faculty, and a deeply integrated commitment to preparing students at an elite level for their professional careers. SCAD students also have the opportunity for professional mentoring, masterclass lectures, and portfolio reviews with leading industry executives such as Bob Chavez, former CEO of Hermes Americas, Bruce Pask, Senior Director of men’s fashion and Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, Kate Aronowitz, portfolio operation lead at Google Venture, and Bob Weis, Former president of Walt Disney Imagineering.
Founded in 1937, the FSF is the foremost fashion-oriented nonprofit in the U.S. to assist with education and workforce development, awarding more than $1 million each year in scholarships. FSF provides scholars with intensive mentorship, industry networking, internship and career opportunities, professional development, and direct access to the world’s top companies and most influential leaders in fashion and related business sectors. Since 2019, SCAD students have earned more than 90 scholarships from the FSF, totaling over $1.2 million.
2026 SCAD student FSF Scholarship winners
SCAD FSF Scholars ($10,000 scholarship)
Rylee Funfsinn (B.F.A., business of beauty and fragrance, 2026) (Top Four Finalist)
Gianna Petitto (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026)
Ellie Warnke (B.F.A, fashion 2026) Shaely Stabler (B.F.A, fashion 2026)
Trevor Lloyd (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2027)
Emmalee Allbritton (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026)
Ella Epstein (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026)
Maeve Murray (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2027)
Catalina Olsen (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026)
Karla Quinones (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026) Tess Clemens (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026) Lily Arnold (B.F.A, fashion 2026)
Gabriela Gastone-Guilabert (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2027)
Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholars ($10,000 scholarship)
Madison Osborne (B.F.A, fashion 2026) Arya Shah (B.F.A, fashion 2026)
Jasmine Cox (B.F.A, fashion 2026)
Zuriel Quashie (B.F.A, fashion 2026)
Zaria McLeod (B.F.A, fashion 2027)
Jenna Daoud (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026)
Chloe Miles (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2026)
