THE GUESS SCHOLARS PROGRAM INFORMATION
PURPOSE:
The GUESS Scholars Program is intended to provide financial awards to future leaders within the fashion industry and empower them to make an impact in their field by supporting their education and talent development.
SCHOLARSHIP:
1. The scholarship is available to prospective students who meet FIDM Admissions requirements, and current FIDM Students. 2. The award is to be used in full for payment of tuition (including books, fees, and supplies) for one academic year. 3. The scholarship amount will be reduced by any federal or state grants received. 4. The scholarship is to be used beginning in the start quarter for which it is awarded and can be deferred for only one quarter.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Applicant must be a high school graduate, including the class of 2019, interested in applying to FIDM to attend the Los Angeles campus in the fall of 2019, or a continuing FIDM Student attending the Los Angeles campus in the fall of 2019.
2. Available to all permanent legal residents and citizens of the United States.
3. 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA for High School applicants; 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA for College applicants.
4. Applicants must be pursuing one of the following programs:
>> Fashion Design (AA, PD and AS) >> The Business of Denim (AS)
>> Fashion Knitwear Design (BA) >> Design (BA) for continuing Fashion Design students
>> Professional Studies (BA) with Specializations in Advanced Fashion Design and The Business of Denim
5. Scholarship recipients must meet FIDM Admissions requirements and maintain satisfactory academic progress while in attendance.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: Each scholarship recipient must:
1. Maintain 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA in College.
2. Comply with FIDM Academic Disciplinary Procedures.
3. Maintain full-time status (minimum 12 quarter units) except as provided below.
Scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for an internship at GUESS?, Inc. The internship will take place during one of the four (4) academic quarters for which the recipient receives the scholarship. The recipient will receive credit for the academic quarter in which he/she interns and, as such, need not maintain the minimum required course load of twelve (12) units during such quarter.
THE GUESS SCHOLARS PROGRAM FUNDS ARE GIVEN WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, CREED, OR HANDICAP. EACH APPLICANT MUST MAKE A FORMAL APPLICATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES SET FORTH ABOVE. INCOMPLETE or LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Scholarship Recipients agree to allow FIDM, FIDM Scholarship Foundation, and GUESS Foundation to feature them, and their submitted entry, in promotional material. The Commitee reserves the right to postpone the decision to consider an award.
PAGE 1 OF 7 PB9860 05.19 THE GUESS SCHOLARS PROGRAM APPLICATION CHECKLIST
1. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR FIDM ADVISOR: (Schedule early to ensure no delays)
Prospective Students must schedule an appointment with their Admissions Advisor.
2. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Scholarship Application
Essay >> Applicants are required to write a personal essay on their past accomplishments and future aspirations.
Portfolio >> Applicants are asked to create a collection that represents their personal vision and style. This open-ended portfolio requirement is up for your interpretation for content and size.
Obtain Transcripts (including most recently completed academic quarter or semester)
Obtain three (3) signed and sealed letters of recommendation and include them with your application.
3. MAIL OR DELIVER COMPLETED APPLICATION:
>> Mail to: The GUESS Scholars Program c/o FIDM 919 S. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90015 Attn: Yvonne Doggett - OR -
>> Deliver your completed application to your Advisor.
STUDENT NAME (PRINT) STUDENT ID # (IF APPLICABLE)
STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE
INCOMPLETE or LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY AUGUST 15, 2019.
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NAME STUDENT ID # LAST FIRST
DATE OF BIRTH / / HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION YEAR
ARE YOU A PERMANENT LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES? YES NO
* Note that this scholarship is only available to permanent legal residents and citizens of the United States. * This scholarship is only available to students attending or accepted to attend FIDM's LA campus.
CURRENT ADDRESS PERMANENT ADDRESS
STREET STREET
CITY STATE ZIP CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE NUMBER ( ) ( ) HOME CELL
EMAIL ADDRESS
I would like to receive emails from FIDM
I consent to FIDM calling/texting me via automated technology to discuss FIDM’s educational opportunities & services. I understand that I don’t have to agree to receive such calls/texts as a condition of becoming a student at FIDM.
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR:
AA FIRST YEAR AA SECOND YEAR PD PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION AS ADVANCED STUDY BA BACHELOR’S
Fashion Design (AA, AS and PD) The Business of Denim (AS)
Fashion Knitwear Design (BA) Design (BA) for continuing Fashion Design students
Professional Studies (BA) with Specializations in Advanced Fashion Design and The Business of Denim
I plan to use this scholarship for the Fall 2019 quarter. * Note - If awarded, this scholarship can only be deferred for up to one quarter from the quarter in which it is offered.
Applicant agrees to allow FIDM, FIDM Scholarship Foundation, and GUESS Foundation to feature them in promotional material. The applicant understands and agrees that information submitted with this application, as well as FIDM student information, will be made available to individuals involved in the selection process and oversight of the GUESS Scholars Program. This may include individuals of the FIDM Scholarship Foundation, the Scholarship Selection Committee, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, and GUESS Foundation.
/ / SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME DATE
/ / PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN DATE Required if applicant is less than 18 years old
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EDUCATION LIST MOST RECENT FIRST
DATE (FROM - TO) COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL LOCATION GPA/DEGREE MAJOR/GRAD DATE
1.
2.
3.
4.
WORK EXPERIENCE LIST CURRENT JOB FIRST
1. DATE (FROM - TO) COMPANY JOB TITLE #HOURS/WEEKS
DUTIES
2. DATE (FROM - TO) COMPANY JOB TITLE #HOURS/WEEKS
DUTIES
3. DATE (FROM - TO) COMPANY JOB TITLE #HOURS/WEEKS
DUTIES
4. DATE (FROM - TO) COMPANY JOB TITLE #HOURS/WEEKS
DUTIES
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
DATE (FROM - TO) ACTIVITY CONTACT NAME PHONE
1. ( )
2. ( )
3. ( )
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HAS APPLIED FOR AN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE FIDM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. STUDENT NAME
This student has been accepted into the Program for the quarter. PROGRAM NAME (FA,WI,SP,SU)
And is expected to complete the program within NINE (9) TWELVE (12) months.
(CHECK ONE)
PLEASE MAKE YOUR RECOMMENDATION BY COMPLETING THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS.
1. During the application process and the time you have known the student, has he/she demonstrated potential for success in the industry? How has he/she exhibited professionalism, follow through, and meeting deadline obligations?
2. Additional Comments: (Include outstanding qualities)
RECOMMEND DO NOT RECOMMEND
ADVISOR’S SIGNATURE DATE
FIDM CAMPUS: LA SF OC SD ADVISOR’S NAME (TYPE OR PRINTED)
CHECKLIST FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION MATERIALS:
GUESS Scholars Program application Portfolio Essay
Three (3) references Transcript(s)
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YOUR EVALUATION OF THIS STUDENT’S APTITUDE, PERFORMANCE, AND POTENTIAL IS NEEDED TO ASSIST THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE IN DETERMINING THE AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS.
HAS APPLIED FOR AN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE FIDM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. STUDENT NAME
PLEASE MAKE YOUR RECOMMENDATION BY CHECKING ABOVE BELOW THE APPROPRIATE BOX FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS: OUTSTANDING AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
>> The student demonstrates the ability to apply past learning to new information experiences.
>> There is enthusiasm and motivation towards learning and a desire to acquire further knowledge.
>> The student is an active participant in the classroom discussions; is inquiring and responsive.
>> The student demonstrates higher level thinking skills (synthesis of material, application of knowledge, ability to explain, analyze.)
>> The student can develop new questions or solutions to existing problems.
WRITE A SUMMARY STATEMENT THAT WILL GIVE US ADDED INSIGHT INTO THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE APPLICANT:
STRONGLY RECOMMEND RECOMMEND RECOMMEND WITH RESERVATION DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS STUDENT FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
IN WHAT COURSE(S) WERE YOU AN INSTRUCTOR FOR THIS STUDENT?
SIGNATURE DATE EMAIL
( ) FIDM CAMPUS: NAME (TYPE OR PRINTED) PHONE LA SF OC SD
RETURN TO THE STUDENT OR STUDENT’S ADVISOR IN A SEALED ENVELOPE BY . THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE.
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THE PURPOSE OF THE FIDM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE HIGH POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR CHOSEN PROFESSIONS.
HAS APPLIED FOR AN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE FIDM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. STUDENT NAME
PLEASE MAKE YOUR RECOMMENDATION BY CHECKING ABOVE BELOW THE APPROPRIATE BOX FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS: OUTSTANDING AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
>> There is demonstrated ability to accept criticism and learn constructively from mistakes.
>> The employee interrelates with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. The employee is respected by others.
>> The employee exhibits a professional, mature attitude, is reliable, and demonstrates follow-through and good judgment.
>> The employee learns quickly and works independently. He/she is promotable.
>> The employee has good problem solving skills, crisis resolution abilities, and emotional control.
>> The employee understands the goals of the company and possesses the self-motivation necessary to be realistically involved in those goals.
PLEASE WRITE A SUMMARY APPRAISAL THAT WILL GIVE US ADDED INSIGHT INTO THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE APPLICANT.
IN WHAT CAPACITY HAVE YOU WORKED WITH THIS APPLICANT?
STRONGLY RECOMMEND RECOMMEND RECOMMEND WITH RESERVATION DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS STUDENT FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
SIGNATURE DATE EMAIL
( ) NAME (TYPE OR PRINTED) PHONE POSITION OR TITLE
COMPANY NAME
RETURN TO THE STUDENT OR STUDENT’S ADVISOR IN A SEALED ENVELOPE BY . THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE.
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