American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

Applications will open November 1, 2025.

Overview
All scholarships below share the same application deadline: 02/28/2026, unless otherwise noted. Each listing includes the award amount, who is eligible, and any school- or region-specific restrictions.

Available scholarships

- AATCC Corporate Member Scholarship — $1,000
- For employees of AATCC corporate member companies and/or their children. Award applies to the Fall semester.

- Charles E. Gavin III Family Scholarship (Auburn University) — $8,000
- For rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled at Auburn University.

- Charles E. Gavin III Family Scholarship (Georgia Institute of Technology) — $6,000
- For rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors attending Georgia Tech.

- Charles H. Stone Scholarship — Five awards of $10,000 each
- Available to juniors and seniors at North Carolina State University and Clemson University.

- Darsey Family Scholarship — $4,000
- For undergraduate juniors and seniors, as well as graduate students, who are enrolled in textile- or fashion-related programs at U.S. universities.

- Delaware Valley Section Scholarship — $500
- For undergraduate students located in the AATCC Delaware Valley Section (DE, MD, NJ, PA).

- Gordon & Marjorie Osborne Scholarship — Two awards of $6,000 each
- Supports students pursuing textile engineering, textile chemistry, textile science, or closely related fields.

- Kanti & Hansa Jasani Family Scholarship — Three awards of $1,000 each (per academic year)
- For Indian students (Indian citizens holding student visas) attending a U.S. university. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

- Martin J. Bide University of Rhode Island Scholarship — $4,000
- For undergraduate students studying Textile, Fashion, Merchandising, and Design at the University of Rhode Island.

- Metro Scholarship — Two awards of $4,000 each
- For students attending schools in New England, New York, or New Jersey.

- National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Paul T. O’Day Scholarship — $5,000
- For students who have at least one parent or guardian employed by an NCTO member company or organization.

- Piedmont Section Scholarship — $3,000
- For students enrolled at institutions within the AATCC Piedmont Section (VA, WV, NC, SC).

- Textile Chemistry Scholarship — $2,000
- For undergraduates studying textile chemistry, polymer or color chemistry, or closely related topics.

- Textile Design Scholarship — $2,000
- For undergraduate students focusing on textile design or related subjects.

- Textile Merchandising Scholarship — $2,000
- For undergraduate students in textile merchandising, management, retail, or related programs.

- Varley Family Textile Technology Scholarship — Two awards of $5,000 each
- Supports students pursuing textile-related studies at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) or Cornell University.

- West Scholarship — $4,000
- For undergraduate students studying textile- or fashion-related subjects at colleges/universities located in states covered by the AATCC California, Northwest, Midwest, and Pacific sections.

- Woodruff Textile Manufacturing Scholarship — $3,500
- The Percy W. Woodruff Jr. Textile Manufacturing Scholarship for a non-traditional undergraduate student at Clemson University.

Application requirements
All applications must include the following materials (individual scholarships may have additional or specific requirements—check each award’s description before submitting):

- Resume or a letter summarizing work experience (include internships)
- A copy of your most recent academic transcript(s)
- A personal statement describing goals, aspirations, financial need, and career intentions after graduation (when applicable, follow any specific prompts for the scholarship you are applying to)
- Some scholarships additionally require a faculty letter of recommendation

Reminder: Applications open November 1, 2025, and are due 02/28/2026. Review each scholarship’s full eligibility criteria and requirements before applying.