WHYME is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of elite fashion models while driving meaningful change within the industry. With a Fashion Curriculum at Georgia State University, WHYME delivers a rigorous, experience-based curriculum designed to prepare aspiring fashion models for successful, long-term careers. Through scholarships, post-graduation opportunities, and professional mentorship, we ensure our students are not only industry-ready, but positioned to lead.
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Beyond education, WHYME is committed to shaping Atlanta into a global fashion powerhouse and advocating for fairness and integrity within Georgia’s fashion sector. We champion policies and practices that support models in building careers that are not only creatively fulfilling, but also livable, safe, and sustainable. At WHYME, we are building more than talent; we are building a movement that redefines what it means to thrive in fashion.
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CURRICULUM
At WHYME, our curriculum is more than instruction, it’s transformation. Delivered through active university chapters across Atlanta, our experience-based program is tailored to develop elite fashion talent with the skills, confidence, and industry fluency to thrive. Rooted in real-world demands and bolstered by connections to top agencies in global fashion markets like New York and London, our curriculum combines rigorous modeling education with mentorship, professionalism, and leadership development. We don’t just prepare students for the runway, we prepare them for long-term success in a changing industry.
SCHOLARSHIPS
At WHYME, we believe fashion should be a future open to all, regardless of background or financial circumstance. Our scholarships are designed to uplift those who need it most: individuals who face adversity, yet show relentless drive, discipline, and heart. We support both the underserved and the unstoppable; those who go above and beyond to shape not just their own path, but the future of the fashion industry. With this support, our students gain access to the tools, mentorship, and global opportunities, from Atlanta to London, that turn potential into power.
OPPORTUNITIES
From the classroom to the catwalk, WHYME students gain real industry experience that sets them apart. Our partnerships with major agencies and fashion houses in cities like New York and London give students access to internships, professional castings, and post-graduation placements. We immerse aspiring models in the realities of the industry, building portfolios, working with top talent, and learning the unspoken rules of success. With WHYME, students don’t just dream of the industry, they enter it, ready to lead.
FASHION FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
The Fashion Futures Scholarship celebrates visionary students who blend business acumen and artistic expression to shape the future of creative industries. Inspired by the spirit of the Fashion Forward Award from the Freedom of Expression Fashion Experience, this $3,000 annual scholarship supports undergraduates pursuing careers that push boundaries and foster innovation.