The British Fashion Council has announced the winners of the 2026/27 scholarships The project to reduce financial barriers and provide resources to continue studies keeps growing

The British Fashion Council has announced the recipients of the BFC Foundation Scholarships 2026/27, marking a significant new milestone for the programme dedicated to supporting the next generation of British fashion talent. This year's edition sees the programme grow, with Barbour, COS and Saint Laurent joining existing partners Casely-Hayford, Chanel and Dior. The expansion puts the BFC on track to exceed its strategic goal of tripling the number of partner-supported scholarships by 2030, one of the commitments set out in the BFC 2030 strategy.

Through the BFC Foundation, the scholarships provide vital financial support to students enrolled in BA and MA Fashion Design courses at British universities within the BFC Campus. For many young creatives, this support can make the difference between being able to pursue a fashion education or having to forgo the opportunity for financial reasons. In addition to the financial contribution, each selected student becomes part of the BFC Scholars Programme for the duration of their scholarship. The programme offers workshops led by industry professionals, mentoring activities, skills development and creative opportunities, with the aim of facilitating the transition from university into the profession.

For the 2026/27 edition, the BFC Barbour Scholarship has been awarded to Toby Brooke, while Sara Mikorey is the recipient of the BFC Chanel Scholarship, now in its seventh year. The BFC COS Scholarship goes to Rodrigo Strazds. The BFC Dior Scholarships have been awarded to two recipients, Luke Saul and Madeleine Jacob, both MA students. Myra Labé receives the BFC Joe Casely-Hayford Scholarship, dedicated to Black and mixed-heritage designers, while the BFC Saint Laurent Scholarship supports Joseph Richman and Stephanie Corbyn, both enrolled in MA programmes.

The selection of students was entrusted to panels composed of prominent figures from fashion, journalism and the creative industries, with Sarah Mower chairing the committees. The programme's growth confirms the BFC Foundation's role in strengthening access to education and sustaining the continuity of British creative talent. Through collaboration with leading international houses and brands, the scholarships help to reduce financial barriers and offer students not only the resources to continue their studies, but also the skills, professional connections and tools needed to build sustainable careers in fashion.