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  • The Coach Dream It Real x Coachtopia Scholarship, a collaboration between Coach Foundation, Coachtopia, and Millennium Campus Network (MCN), is an initiative designed to empower undergraduate student leaders from under-resourced communities. These scholars are deeply committed to advancing sustainability and circularity, particularly within the fashion industry.

  • In 2026, The Coach Dream It Real x Coachtopia Scholarship will select a cohort of 10-15 exceptional individuals who will receive comprehensive support, including financial assistance, mentorship, and opportunities to amplify their voices and impact on a global scale.

  • The scholarship seeks to drive meaningful progress in the areas of sustainability and circularity.  It aims to do so by addressing critical gaps in funding, education, and community-building, thereby empowering the next generation of sustainability and circularity leaders - particularly in fashion.

  • This is the third year of the scholarship and it will run from August 2026 through June 2027.

  • The Coach Dream It Real x Coachtopia Scholarship will provide training in sustainability, circularity, and leadership. It will include workshops, webinars, and access to industry experts. Mentorship opportunities will involve pairing scholars with professionals in the field.

  • The Coach Dream It Real x Coachtopia Scholarship provides a gap scholarship that covers the remaining educational expenses after all financial aid has been distributed by the scholar's academic institution. This ensures that the financial burden of pursuing an undergraduate degree is significantly alleviated. The exact amount varies for each scholar based on their individual financial needs.

Program Details

  • The Coach Dream It Real x Coachtopia Scholarship is open to all undergraduate students worldwide who have applied to the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2026 application, regardless of their field of study, who have a demonstrated passion for sustainability and/or circularity, particularly as it applies to the fashion industry. Preference will be given to students in their junior or senior years.

    Applicants must be at least 18 years old by August 15th, 2026, and currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Priority will be given to students in their junior or senior years.

  • The Coach Dream It Real x Coachtopia Scholarship does not have a specific minimum GPA requirement.

  • The deadline to apply is Friday, July 10th, 2025, with early applications strongly encouraged.

Eligibility & Application

  • Yes, the scholarship is designed to foster collaboration among scholars. The program will include structured opportunities for scholars to work together on joint projects,  and develop innovative solutions to challenges in sustainability and circularity.

  • Yes, Scholars will be added to a community of alumni where they will receive further support and mentorship.

Community & Impact

  • Scholars will be selected based on their passion for sustainability and circularity, financial need, and demonstrated leadership potential.

  • To ensure equitable access to the program, applicants must demonstrate financial need. This is determined through a comprehensive review of each applicant's financial circumstances. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted to provide more information and documentation on education expenses and financial need.

  • Ideal applicants will have a fervent interest in circularity and/or sustainability, with a particular focus on their applications within the fashion industry. This passion should be evident in their academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, or personal projects.

  • Scholars will receive holistic support tailored to their individual needs and aspirations. This includes financial scholarships to alleviate educational costs, specialized training in sustainability and circularity, mentorship from industry leaders, and a vibrant community platform to connect with fellow scholars and amplify their voices on a global stage.

Selection Overview

  • Millennium Campus Network (MCN), Inc., is a global student network committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. MCN programs convene, challenge, and celebrate student leadership for social impact. The network has directly worked with over 20,000 young leaders from 500 universities through its programs. 87% of Alumni currently employed are working in social impact careers.  More on MCN at mcnpartners.org. MCN is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

  • Coachtopia is a Coach sub-brand dedicated to circular craft and collaborative creativity, catalyzing the brand's progress towards a fully circular business model. Through its Made Circular™ design philosophy, Coachtopia reimagines the product lifecycle from end to beginning—reducing the creation of new materials by crafting with waste and designing products that can be reimagined, remade and recycled to live multiple lives. Through our partnership with Coachtopia, scholars will have the opportunity to learn about pioneering new models for circularity through the unique lens and expertise Coachtopia provides.

  • Yes, if selected, you will be a Millennium Fellow and a Scholar and you will be participating in the programs concurrently.

  • No! There is no application fee to apply for The Coach Dream It Real x Coachtopia Scholarship

  • Please contact Team MCN at scholarships@mcnpartners.org

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