Zalora offers new scholarship scheme

MANILA, Philippines - Zalora, Asia’s online fashion destination, has announced a new scholarship for tertiary students: The Zalora Scholarship.

Designed to turn passion into profession, the inaugural merit-based scholarship will award seven tertiary students from across the region with a partial grant for tuition fees and industry experience with the Zalora offices in 2016. This is the first time the Zalora Group is bestowing scholarships.

The theme for the Zalora Scholarship is “The Science of Fashion,” where applicants are encouraged to think creatively and bring out the science behind fashion through compelling means. Winning entries will be selected based on innovation and relevance to the title: “The Science of Fashion.”

Michele Ferrario, managing director of the Zalora Group said: “We believe that this scholarship is an excellent initiative to attract and nurture passionate young individuals in the area where e-commerce meets fashion. Contrary to what many may think, fashion is not just another art form. There’s always the scientific aspect behind fashion and design, and especially so for Zalora as an online fashion retailer because we live and breathe digital. It’s our hope that these young bright minds will appreciate that.”

The Zalora Scholarship is open to all students from tertiary institutions that fall under Zalora partner institutions in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. One student from each of these countries will be offered a scholarship and the chance to gain valuable insights from the e-commerce industry.

One student from the Philippines will be selected as the Zalora Scholar, receiving P35,000 sponsored toward their tuition and a paid internship opportunity at Zalora in May 2016.

Zalora Philippines marketing director, Tolian Gjika added: “We recognise the importance of empowering communities in which we operate. Through the internship opportunity, we are striving to engage the next generation of leaders in our business practices and in the industry, while simultaneously promote the understanding that e-commerce involves more than just curating a slew of merchandise and selling them online….”

Application for the scholarship will opened on Sept. 1, and will close at 11 p.m. on Oct 16. Interested students can find out more about the application details and eligibility criteria at www.zalora.com.ph/scholarship. All queries are welcome at [email protected]