“At the Arab Fashion Council, we strongly believe that education and access are fundamental to shaping the future of the region’s creative industries. Through this initiative, we are proud to support emerging talent not only the Middle East but also international by creating meaningful pathways into fashion, luxury, and creative careers”, Daline Eluar, Chief Admission Officer, Arab Fashion Council  

“As one of the region’s leading fashion institutions, we see it as our responsibility to support emerging talent with access to industry-led education and real opportunities within the creative industries.”, Shirin Aminian, Co-Founder of FAD Dubai – Institute of Luxury, Fashion & Style. 

Scholarship Structure 

The programme offers two fully funded study pathways at the FAD Dubai campus, including 50 one-week course scholarships valid across multiple intakes over a 12-month period, as well as 50 three-month course scholarships. The three-month pathway includes enrolment into a programme commencing in June 2026, alongside a fully funded second three-month course redeemable during either the September 2026 or February 2027 intake.  

Participants may select from a wide portfolio of programmes across fashion, luxury, styling, communication, business, and creative disciplines, designed to deliver practical, industry-ready learning.The initiative has been designed to offer both physical and digital learning formats in order to expand accessibility across the region and internationally.  Of the one-week scholarships, 30 programmes will be conducted physically at the FAD Dubai Campus for UAE residents, while 20 online scholarships will be made available to applicants across Lebanon and other impacted regions beyond Middle East. All three-month programmes will be delivered physically at the FAD Dubai Campus. 

Eligibility and Selection 

The scholarships are open to applicants aged 16 years and above, including students, graduates, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking to enter or transition into the fashion and luxury industries. Applications will be reviewed through an industry-led selection process developed in collaboration with FAD Dubai, the Arab Fashion Council (AFC), and regional industry partners and organisations. Selected participants will receive official certification from FAD Dubai upon successful completion of the programme, including KHDA-attested attendance certification, alongside a joint FAD Dubai x Arab Fashion Council acknowledgement certificate. 

While the scholarships fully cover programme tuition fees, flights, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are not included within the initiative. 

Application Timeline 

Applications officially open on 10 June 2026 and will remain open until 15 July 2026. Selected recipients will be announced on a rolling basis throughout July 2026. Applications and further information are available at www.faddubai.com.