Models 1 and Central Saint Martins launch Scholarship

Models 1 and Central Saint Martins, UAL have partnered to offer a scholarship for students of BA Fashion. The partnership also coincides with The British modeling agency's 50th birthday, which has developed the likes of Linda Evangelista and Yasmin Le Bonn.

Entitled 'Models 1 50th Scholarships for BA Fashion', it will be offered to one exceptional Home/EU student and will pay the final year tuition fees based on academic merit and financial need. The winning student will also be provided with eight models for their final catwalk show, as well as a model to shoot their final-year collection.

'The British Fashion Industry is something that Models 1 are proud to be associated with and we realize the significance of encouraging and producing exceptional design talent of tomorrow, so we are thrilled to collaborate with Central Saint Martins on a scholarship in support of the BA Fashion degree course,' said Pauline Rendell, Director and Head of Accounts, Models 1 in a press release.

'On behalf of Central Saint Martins, I would like to thank Models 1 for sharing our vision to provide fashion designers with an outstanding education. The Models 1 50th Scholarships for BA Fashion will give designers the opportunity to develop new skills and realise their creative potential, ' added Sarah Gresty, Course Leader, BA Fashion at Central Saint Martins.

Central Saint Martins has produced some of the most respected names in Fashion, such as Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and enjoys educational reputation across art, design and performance.

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