Fashion Aid Philippines extends ‘The Grant' submission deadline until June 15

GMA Network

11-06-2025

Fashion Aid Philippines is extending the deadline for the submission of entries to its flagship competition, 'The Grant,' until June 15!
The decision came in response to a growing demand from aspiring applicants and aims to broaden the competition's reach across the Philippines, ensuring that talent from all corners of the archipelago has an opportunity to participate.
The core philosophy behind the competition is to discover and uplift 'rough diamonds' from even the smallest towns and barangays who may lack access to opportunities.
According to Fashion Aid's creative content lead Yiouri Augousti clarified, ''The Grant' is not for an established fashion designer who's been in the business for 20 years."
'The idea is for those younger ones, ones who have not had the opportunity to be given a chance to get assistance to start," he added.
The extension is crucial for making the competition more national, as evidenced by a recent entry sent all the way from Bukidnon.
Understanding that not all aspiring designers have the means to travel or create elaborate video presentations, the submission guidelines have been adjusted to be more inclusive.
While email submissions are preferred via [e-mail] or [e-mail], applicants can also submit through Facebook or other social media channels.
Importantly, participants are now permitted to submit sketches and drawings instead of finished products or videos, removing potential financial barriers for those from less privileged backgrounds.
'The Grant' will focus on three primary categories:
fashion for clothing pieces,
accessories for shoes, jewelry, and bags,
and lifestyle/home for furniture and decoration items
Patrick Rosas, a founding member of Fashion Aid, explained 'The Grant' extends beyond mere display, aiming to cultivate lasting expertise within the design community.
'It's not about exhibition only. We really need educated experts in the future to teach the next generations,' he explained, hoping that 'The Grant' will continue with more editions in the next coming years.
This long-term vision emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and developing high-level design professionals who can sustain and advance Filipino creativity for years to come.
Patrick also hopes that 'The Grant' will reignite Filipino creativity.
'We need to reignite because nga nawawala 'yung momentum ng Philippines palagi, 'di ba? So we need to work hand in hand para we can do it smoothly and continuously, 'di ba? Hindi mag-da-die down,' he said.
Fashion Aid Philippines is deeply committed to ensuring that financial limitations do not prevent talented individuals from participating in 'The Grant.'
The organizers have made it clear that everything is provided for participants, addressing concerns like accommodation, which is a natural worry for many aspiring applicants.
For those traveling from outside Manila, such as the recently noted entry from Bukidnon, Fashion Aid Philippines will cover expenses like hotels and allowances to ensure their participation is unburdened.
'The Grant' is open to participants from 18 to 40 years old living in the Philippines.
There will be a total of four winners — one per category, and one overall winner — and they will all receive a design education scholarship and cash prize support.
For more information about 'The Grant,' follow @fashionaidphilippines on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
— LA, GMA Integrated News