If you’re an international student hoping to secure a place at any of the world’s top fashion schools, The Cut’s Design Diploma gives you unequaled grounding in the technical, creative and business aspects of the industry. Small, intimate classes of no more than eight students and one-on-one education from some of the industry’s most brilliant minds (not to mention the creative fuel that comes from living abroad) will help inspire a final portfolio guaranteed to showcase your talents.

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How It Works

Our scholarships are awarded on a merit and/or financial basis. They’re for those students enrolled on our diploma program and those committing to three or more certificates. Contact us, or contact our admissions team to request more information.

Apply: Two-Step Process

1. Apply to enroll at The Cut Fashion Design Academy, ensuring you fulfill our admission requirements.
2. Fill in our scholarship application form and submit along with:
1. A 500 word (minimum) essay that explains your knowledge of the program you’re interested in; tells us about your desire to work in this exciting industry; and why you might need help funding your studies.
2. Your 8-12 piece portfolio should include items that are your sole creation, which can include sewn garments, multimedia and fine art.

You’re Eligible

• If you’re 17 years or older at the time of application and fulfill all admission requirements for your particular program
• If you’ve been accepted to study at The Cut Design Academy
• If you’re applying to our full time program

What Are We Looking For?

Your portfolio will be reviewed by Dean, Liza Deyrmenjian, who’ll look for signs of an unusual level of determination and commitment to your craft, integrity to design, and point of view displayed through sketches and art work.

Liza Deyrmenjian, Dean, The Cut Fashion Design Academy

Study Permit & Insurance

The Cut Fashion Design Academy is a fully accredited post secondary institution. We provide students who have been accepted to our program an offer letter with our DLI # so that they can then apply for a study permit. Please see below for more information.

Study Permit

To study full-time at the The Cut Fashion Design Academy you must:

• Obtain a valid study permit
• Have permission from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to reside in Canada

Get more information about study permits and visas from their website or call (1) 888-242-2100.

To extend your study permit, contact your nearest Canadian Immigration Centre at least two months before your permit is due to expire. If your study permit has been dismissed or withdrawn from the program for which it was issued, The Cut Fashion Design Academy may be required to provide notification to Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Insurance

As an international student you must have medical insurance to cover health care costs during your stay in Canada. We’ve partnered with StudyInsured to give you three great healthcare options, plus:

• Access to 24/7 multilingual emergency assistance
• Virtual health consultations
• Case management services
• Online resources

Purchase insurance, submit a claim, or download more information at The Cut Academy/StudyInsured page today.

Adapting to Life in Canada

Your host family will have been fully screened and monitored so you can relax knowing they’re fully prepared and excited to help you adjust to life in Canada. After all, a new school, home, food and language can be challenging at times so it’s good to have people you can trust to help out. Any dietary or religious requirements or special requests can be easily accommodated.

Homestays are typically located in Vancouver’s suburbs in quiet, safe areas with good transport and amenities. Getting around Vancouver is easy, clean and efficient so travelling from home to school is straightforward.

About Vancouver

Spectacular and endlessly varied, Vancouver combines ocean, rainforest and mountains in a temperate climate. It’s little wonder if appeals to residents, visitors and students alike.

Renowned as being one of the easiest cities to live in the world, and a leading tourism destination, Vancouver is surrounded by stunning natural scenery from snow-dusted peaks to sprawling river deltas. This lively city of one million people is your gateway to Asia, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.