NMG and FSF announce 2024 scholarship recipients

Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) and the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) announced on Thursday the 2024 recipients of the NMG x FSF Scholarship.

This marks the second consecutive year that NMG is supporting 10 collegiate scholars on their journey towards making a positive impact on the fashion industry.

The 2024 recipients of the NMG x FSF Scholarship include Amaryllis Dunklee (The University of Texas at Austin), Andrea Hernandez (Savannah College of Art and Design), Cierra Calmeise (University of Cincinnati), DaNae Harrison (Spelman College), Fatmata Camara (LIM College), Lauryn Giddings (Virginia Commonwealth University), Mallory Butts (Spelman College), Megan Lenzi (Iowa State University), Olivia Porter (Clemson University), and Tammy Wang (The University of North Carolina, Greensboro).

Each of the recipients, hailing from prestigious universities across the nation, will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship to support their educational pursuits. Beyond financial assistance, the scholars will benefit from mentorship provided by an NMG executive, and they will receive exclusive access to NMG's store programming and industry events.

This joint scholarship initiative not only supports the scholars' academic endeavors but also builds upon the success of integrating FSF Alumni into entry-level roles within NMG in recent years.

"As an FSF board member, this joint scholarship is especially meaningful as we strive to support and nurture the next generation of changemakers in the fashion industry" said Lana Todorovich, chief merchandising officer, NM, and FSF executive board member.

"It's incredibly exciting to see this program flourish in its second year, and I am confident that this year's group of scholars will amplify NMG's ongoing goal to influence positive change in the industry.”

Since 2019, NMG and its Foundation have collaborated with the FSF to fund scholarships, mentor students, connect rising talent to entry-level roles in the company's Executive Development Program (EDP), and provide executive leadership to the FSF Board of Directors.

"We are so pleased to join NMG in welcoming the new cohort of NMG x FSF Scholarship recipients who are pursuing socially impactful careers in sustainable and ethical fashion. I am certain that our 10 Scholars will find the experience of learning from dedicated NMG mentors, and the array of career development and educational opportunities that they will be offered, incredibly rewarding," added FSF executive director, Peter Arnold.

From February 1 through April 30, Neiman Marcus stores across the U.S. will engage in fundraising for the 2025 cohort of NMG x FSF Scholars at point-of-sale and online, inviting customers to contribute to the continued support of emerging talent in the fashion industry.

NMG and FSF announce 2024 scholarship recipients

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