About the fund

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The Scholarship

This scholarship aims to support the next generation of designers who are committed to prioritising environmental and social sustainability. Many of the team at Ultrafabrics have completed design-based degrees, and we understand the costs of producing and exhibiting your work. The aim of this scholarship is to support with these costs.

Any undergraduate student approaching their final year of a design-based course may apply for this scholarship, but applicants pursuing textile design are preferred.

To apply, tell us about the area of design you’re interested in and how you plan to prioritise sustainability in your field. Additionally, upload a project you’ve worked on that illustrates your commitment to sustainability and innovation in design.

Why Create a Scholarship

Ultrafabrics is delighted to partner with Blackbullion to launch their first scholarship program.

Forward-thinking, creative students will be the key to creating sustainable solutions in their industries as they enter the workforce.

With environmental crises growing, prioritising sustainability is crucial. The design industry is one area where innovative students can make a broad impact through their future work, creating better products and reducing their carbon footprint simultaneously.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be studying at a UK university
• Must be entering into their final year of an undergraduate design-based degree in September/ October 2024
• The scholarship is preferably open to applicants on a textile design course, but it is also available to students in all fields of design or those studying a business-related design course
• Must be on track to achieve a 2:1 or 1st
• Applicants should show an interest and understanding in sustainable innovations
• Be willing to talk to Ultrafabrics about your work and how the scholarship impacted you

Timelines

• Open applications: 15th April 2024
• Close Applications: 31st May 2024
• Scholars announced: August 2024

About Ultrafabrics

For 25 years, Ultrafabrics has set the standard on premium, high-performance materials by uniting craftsmanship, state-of-the-art technology, and sustainably focused innovation to create intelligent fabrics designed to do more.

The global company has headquarters in New York, a mill in Japan, and European offices in the UK.

Through continuous investment in innovation, research, and development, Ultrafabrics offers upholstery solutions for a vast array of markets. The brand’s growing client list of luxury brands spans from residential and contract furniture to upholstery for cars, yachts, airlines, and even aerospace.

Eligibility criteria

This fund is only available to people in the categories listed below. Please do not apply if you are not in one of these.