RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 10, 2024 – Local sections are a key component of AATCC’s mission to “connect the global textile community to empower an innovative, informed, and sustainable future.” Local sections bring together those interested in textiles and living or working in a particular geographic area. They also offer support to students with an interest in textiles. Some chapters sponsor students to attend local meetings or the annual AATCC Textile Discovery Summit. Other sections award scholarships through AATCC.

Learn more about AATCC local section activities at www.aatcc.org/sections.

In addition to direct funding for tuition, all Foundation scholars receive free registration for the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit in October and one year of complimentary AATCC membership to help them connect with industry professionals and launch a career in textiles. To support future generations of textile scholars and help empower an informed future, donate to the AATCC Foundation at www.aatcc.org/foundation/#donate. The application for 2025-2026 scholarships opens November 1. The application for research support grants will open on July 15. Visit www.aatcc.org/foundation/#grants for more information about funding for your undergraduate or graduate research.

Piedmont Scholars

The AATCC Foundation Piedmont Section Scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship available to students attending an educational institution in the AATCC Piedmont Section (VA, WV, NC, SC). Nika Sumikawa, North Carolina State University, Senior, Textile Technology   Shayleigh Larsen, North Carolina State University, Senior, Textile Design  Mackenzie Chorzelewski, North Carolina State University, Sophomore, Textile Engineering Sophia Leydon, North Carolina State University, Senior, Textile Engineering   Jacob Brodnitzki, North Carolina State University, Senior, Textile Engineering Product Engineering

Delaware Valley Scholar

Undergraduate students in the AATCC Delaware Valley Section (DE, MD, NJ, PA) are eligible for this $500 scholarship. Janely Tirado, Thomas Jefferson University, Senior, Textile Product Science

Metro Scholars

The Metro Scholarship offers two scholarships valued at $3,000 and $2,000 for students attending schools in New England, New York or New Jersey. Abigail LaGrasse, University of Rhode Island, Junior, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design Alyssa Hartmann, Fashion Institute of Technology, Senior, Textile Development and Marketing

West Scholars

This $2,200 scholarship supports undergraduate students studying a textile- or fashion-related field in colleges/universities located in the states encompassed by the California, Northwest, Midwest, and Pacific sections of AATCC. Johanna Wyss, School of Art Institute of Chicago, Junior, Fiber & Material Studies

More Scholars

This year, AATCC Foundation is providing scholarships to about 29 students at 10 universities in programs ranging from fashion design to materials engineering. Learn about other 2024-2025 scholarship recipients at www.aatcc.org/foundnews.