Next Generation Diversity Grants Program

The Next Generation Diversity Grants Program supports minority students in their journey to increase their knowledge in the world of footwear. Ideal candidates must be enrolled in a certificate program focusing on footwear design or footwear studies, with demonstrated interested in continuing their career in the footwear industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must a minority, defined as any racial identification other than white
Applicants must have a minimum of one year’s employment in the footwear industry
Applicant must be a United States citizen or be eligible to study in the United States
Applicant must be enrolled in a certificate program focusing on footwear design or footwear studies
Applicant must be dedicated to a career in the footwear industry

Applications are now open!

Next Generation Diversity Scholarship Application

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Personal Email*
Ethnicity*
- Black or African American
- Asian American
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- Other
Age*
Please enter a number from 18 to 100.
Are You The First In Your Family to Attend College?*
Are You A Veteran?*
Course Name*
Course Location*
Course Dates*
Please include the start and end dates of the course. Use format: August 7 - September 20
Academic Year*
Please enter a number from 2018 to 2022.
Course Cost*
Please enter a number from 1 to 50000.
What Footwear Company Do You Currently Work For?*
This scholarship is for individuals already working in the footwear industry.
How Long Have You Worked For Your Current Company?*
Please enter a number from 1 to 50.
Title*
Previous Employer, if Recently Changed
Number of Years At Previous Employer?
Please enter a number from 1 to 50.
Title
What Is Your Adjusted Gross Income?*
Please enter a number from 1 to 200000.
Number of People in Your Household Attending College?*
Please enter a number from 0 to 10.
1. Please describe your motivation to develop a career in the footwear industry.*
Please provide thoughtful and thorough responses to the following three essay questions. Answers must be between 250-500 words, and should be reviewed carefully for grammar, spelling and content.
2. Describe an instance where you were marginalized or experienced discrimination because of your racial or ethnic background. How did you respond, and how can you be a leader or advocate for those who share similar experiences?*
3. How will this certificate program aid your career in the footwear industry?*
Please Upload Your Current Photo ID*
Please Upload Your Most Recent Tax Return*

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