The FSF Case Study Competition is an annual challenge that immerses students in strategic problem-solving within the fashion industry. 160 undergraduate students from 55 universities will win:
- Scholarships of $10,000 (finalists $15,000-$25,000)
- Expense paid trip to New York for FSF Gala Events
- Access to career fairs and networking events
- Summer fashion industry internships
- Mentorships from industry leaders
- Industry job placement assistance
- Ongoing career development events and support
- Seminars and master class sessions with industry experts
To win a FSF Scholarship, you must complete a written case study in one of the following four areas – all four areas focus on Unlocking Hidden Potential: Identifying High Value Consumer Groups:
- Business Strategy
- Design and Product Development
- Marketing
- Merchandising
Over the past 9 years, 168 USC students participated in this case competition scholarship and 43 won scholarships, for a total of $355,000 in scholarships for USC students. Review the USC Fashion Scholarship Fund page for more information.
An Information Session for USC Students will be held at USC (via Zoom) on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. RSVP here!
Click here to fill out this short survey if you plan to participate or if you are potentially interested in this Case Competition Scholarship.
You are required to fill out this short survey if you are a USC student who plans to participate in this case competition scholarship. If you are not sure about whether you will participate, you are also encouraged to fill out this short survey so that you can be placed on a mailing list to receive additional information and updates.
If you have any questions, please email Professor Dennis Schorr, the USC Coordinator and Lead Faculty Advisor for the FSF Case Competition Scholarship, at dschorr@marshall.usc.edu.
Published on March 30th, 2026Last updated on March 30th, 2026