Image of Gucci Changemakers logo, designed by artists and activist Cleo Wade,
who also serves on the CHIME FOR CHANGE Advisory Board
and co-chairs the Gucci Changemakers Council.
Gucci Changemakers North America is a social impact initiative established in March 2019 focused on increasing inclusion and diversity within the fashion industry and across communities and cities.
Gucci Changemakers North America is a social impact initiative established in March 2019 focused on increasing inclusion and diversity within the fashion industry and across communities and cities.
The Changemakers program includes a multi-year US$ 5 million Impact Fund for non-profit organizations and a US$ 1.5 million scholarship program in North America that will fuel Gucci’s commitment to creating lasting social impact in our communities and the fashion industry
The Gucci North America Changemakers Scholarship program provides funding to undergraduate students with unmet financial needs who are passionate about careers in the fashion and creative industries. The program primarily focuses on students from diverse backgrounds who live or study in one of the 12 Gucci North America Changemakers cities or plan to attend or currently attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
The Gucci North America Changemakers Impact Fund awards grant funding to community-based 501(c)(3) organizations across the select Changemakers cities for up to $1 million in grants annually. The Impact Fund will provide funding to applicants focused on critical social impact areas, including social justice and equity, arts and culture, health equity and wellness, and education.
Gucci Changemakers North American focus cities include Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC.
Gucci Changemakers has supported over 50 students and 40 organizations through over $4.7 million in grant funding and scholarship initiatives.
The fifth application period for the Gucci Changemakers North America Scholarship and Impact Fund opened Tuesday, November 29th, 2022. To apply, click here: Scholarship Program and Impact Fund
Gucci Changemakers global program aims to support industry change and to foster unity through community action. It contributes to fueling the company’s commitment to creating lasting social impact in the communities and within the fashion industry.
Launched in 2019, Gucci Changemakers global program includes three initiatives:
- Gucci Changemakers global employee-volunteering program
- Gucci Changemakers North America Impact Fund
- Gucci Changemakers North America Scholarship Program
| Gucci Changemakers North America Scholarship Programs In Numbers |
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| US$ 1.5 million fund aimed at undergraduate students from underprivileged, diverse backgrounds, who want to pursue a career in creative industries. |
| 4,000 student applications |
| 74 scholarships awarded to talented students across North America. |
