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CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant

CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant

Applicable For:

College & Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$3,000

Application Deadline:

01/06/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Costume Society of America (CSA) Stella Blum Student Research Grant is a grant program that supports undergraduate and graduate students who are conducting research on any aspect of costume, dress, or fashion. The grant is named in honor of Stella Blum, a pioneer in the field of costume history and former curator of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant is open to CSA student members who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in any field related to costume, dress, or fashion. To be eligible, students must be in good academic standing and must have a research project that has been approved by a faculty advisor or academic supervisor.

Eligibility Criteria For CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant

The CSA Stella Blum Student Research Grant is a grant program offered by the Costume Society of America (CSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the study of dress and fashion.

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a current student or recent graduate (within one year) of a degree-granting program in fashion, costume, textile, or related fields.
  • Must be a member of the Costume Society of America, or be willing to become a member.
  • Must be planning to conduct research that is related to the study of dress and fashion, and that is intended to result in a scholarly or creative work, such as a thesis, dissertation, exhibition, or publication.
  • Must have a well-conceived research plan that includes a clear statement of the research question or topic, a review of relevant literature, a description of research methods, and a timeline for completing the project.
  • Must have the support of a faculty advisor or mentor who is knowledgeable in the field of study.

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