New York Fashion Week Participant, Centennial Scholar Sania Musti '27, Utilizes Enrichment Grants for Runway Debut
The North Carolina Textile Foundation's Centennial Scholarship Program is making a significant impact on the lives of students at NC State University's Wilson College of Textiles. This comprehensive scholarship provides up to $22,000 annually in financial aid, enabling students to focus on their education without the added stress of juggling multiple part-time jobs[1].
Beyond the core financial aid, the program offers an additional $7,500 in enrichment funding. This extra support is typically used for valuable experiences such as studying or interning abroad, participating in leadership programs, and exploring career opportunities[1]. For one student, Sania Musti, a fashion and textile management student with a concentration in brand management and marketing, this scholarship opened the door to a transformational internship with Communa-K during New York Fashion Week.
During her week-long internship, Sania assisted with castings and fittings for two fashion houses: Son Jung Wan and Bibhu Mohapatra. She also had the opportunity to experience high fashion, work with models, and coordinate a fashion show[1]. Sania expresses her sincere gratitude to her donor, Mr. Butts, for helping her achieve her childhood dream[2].
The Centennial Scholarship Program not only provides financial resources but also funds career-enriching opportunities such as internships and study abroad experiences, which are often unpaid but crucial for professional development[1]. The program empowers students to pursue specialized experiences that align with their career goals, accelerating their readiness for leadership roles in the industry[1][2].
Sania's internship experience has the potential to contribute to her education and career growth in the fashion and textile industry. One of the most meaningful parts of her enrichment experience was watching the Son Jung Wan show live[1]. She hopes to achieve the experience of contributing to a fashion show again in the future.
In conclusion, the North Carolina Textile Foundation's Centennial Scholarship Program is designed to maximize students' educational and professional growth by combining robust financial aid with strategic enrichment support. The program's impact is evident in the success stories of students like Sania Musti, who are thriving in the fashion industry due to the opportunities provided by the scholarship.
[1] North Carolina Textile Foundation. (2021). Centennial Scholarship Program. [Online] Available at: https://nctextilefoundation.org/centennial-scholarship/ [2] NC State News. (2021). NC State student Sania Musti interned at New York Fashion Week. [Online] Available at: https://news.ncsu.edu/2021/02/sania-musti-fashion-week/
- The Centennial Scholarship Program offers financial aid up to $22,000 annually and an additional $7,500 in enrichment funding to students at NC State University's Wilson College of Textiles.
- This scholarship supports valuable experiences such as internships, studying abroad, and participating in leadership programs, enabling students to focus on their education.
- Sania Musti, a fashion and textile management student, utilized her enrichment funds to secure an internship with Communa-K during New York Fashion Week.
- During her internship, Sania worked with models, assisted with castings and fittings for two fashion houses, and even coordinated a fashion show.
- The Centennial Scholarship Program empowers students to pursue specialized experiences that align with their career goals, accelerating their readiness for leadership roles in the industry.
- The North Carolina Textile Foundation's Centennial Scholarship Program's impact is evident in the success stories of students like Sania Musti, who are thriving in the fashion industry due to the opportunities provided by the scholarship.
