AATCC Foundation Announces Graduate Scholarship Recipients
RTP, NC, August 14, 2023 – AATCC Foundation scholarships and fellowships provide thousands of dollars per year to students studying in textile-related fields. Fellowships are available exclusively to graduate students while several scholarships are open to both undergraduate and graduate applicants.
In addition to direct funding for tuition, Foundation scholars receive free registration for the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit in September and one year of complimentary AATCC membership to help them connect with industry professionals and launch a career in textiles.
To support future generations of textile scholars, donate to the AATCC Foundation at www.aatcc.org/foundation/#donate.
Students, the application for 2024-2025 scholarships opens November 1. The application for research support grants is open now through October 15! Visit www.aatcc.org/foundation/#grants for more information about funding for your research.
Grady, Hauser, Houser, Daniels Fellow
This is a $3,500 fellowship for PhD candidates in Fiber and Polymer Science at the North Carolina State University Wilson College of Textiles.
Morgan Gilbert
PhD, Fiber and Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Connelly-Perkins Fellow
PhD candidates at the Clemson University Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) may apply for this $3,500 fellowship.
Travis Wanless
Graduate, Materials Science & Engineering, Clemson University
Kanti and Hansa Jasani Family Textile Scholars
Indian students attending a US university are eligible for one of three $1,000 Jasani scholarships. This year, the awards went to the two graduate students listed below and one undergraduate.
Akanksha Pragya
Graduate, Fiber and Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Kavyashree Mruthyunjaya Swamy
Graduate, Textile Design, Thomas Jefferson University
More Scholars
This year, AATCC Foundation is providing scholarships to about 25 students at 8 universities in programs ranging from fashion design to materials engineering. Learn about other 2023-2024 scholarship recipients at www.aatcc.org/foundnews.
AATCC Foundation Inc provides scholarships and grants to current and future textile professionals in all areas of study. The Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes and is classified by the US Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization.
