Incoming Junior
Presidential Scholars Application Instructions:
Parts I and II

The Presidential Scholars Program is FIT's honors program for students in all majors of the college. For more information on the program, go to www.fitnyc.edu/honors.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
We are looking for students who have demonstrated academic excellence and who are searching for a stimulating and enriching  honors program. Candidates should have:

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
     

  • A commitment to honors education

Candidates will be assessed based on their academic and extracurricular record, their responses to essay questions, and letters of recommendation.

 

 

For consideration for FALL 2013 all applications

must be received by:

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The application is in 2 parts. Part I is online and Part II must be mailed in. Send requested documents (copies accepted) to: Fashion Institute of Technology, Presidential Scholars Program, room B602, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, New York, NY 10001.

PART I: After clicking on the link below, please complete all of the questions. You will also be asked to submit an essay. You should have your essay written before you begin filling out the application. Please paste it into the text box provided. You will NOT be able to save your entries and come back to the form later.

Essay Topic:

How did your first two years of liberal arts courses in college enhance your growth? What impact do you think liberal arts courses at FIT will have on you and your future career development?

PART II: Once you have completed and submitted Part I, mail the following documents to:

The Presidential Scholars Program, Room B602
The Fashion Institute of Technology
Seventh Avenue at 27th Street
New York, NY 10001.

  • Two letters of recommendation. One letter should be from an instructor in your major; the other should be from any non-art instructor.
     

  • If you attended a college other than FIT, mail in a copy of your transcript.