Vilcek Foundation United States
2026
Information
The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise recognize early-career immigrant fashion professionals for innovative design, cultural influence, and boundary-pushing creativity. The prize offers substantial recognition and public relations support, with a cash award for prizewinners and an endorsement from leaders in the field.
Benefits
Cash prize of $50,000 per prizewinner, public relations campaign, and industry endorsement.
Eligibility
Applicants must be young immigrant fashion professionals with significant professional experience and a track record of projects in Fashion & Design or Fashion & Culture, aiming to pursue a career in the United States.
Application
Register for the Vilcek Foundation Prize Portal, create a profile, complete application questions, and provide CV, work samples, press clippings, and references; submit by the deadline.
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