Deckers Scholarship Program: Investing in Black Creatives

Mar 8, 2022 6:00 PM ET

Deckers Brands is excited to announce the Deckers Scholarship Program, in partnership with UNCF. Deckers is investing in Black creatives by selecting four annual recipients at historically Black colleges or universities (HBCUs) pursuing careers in business, fashion innovation and design, and sustainable fashion. Each recipient will receive $5,500 each.  

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be African American/Black or of African descent; currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate college student at a U.S accredited HBCU; have a minimum GPA of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale; and be majoring in and intending to seek a career in a business-related field, fashion programs, sustainable fashion, or fashion design. The application deadline is Monday, March 14.   

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About Deckers Brands  

Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, KOOLABURRA®, HOKA®, Teva®, and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has over 40 years of history building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.