The Licensing International Foundation’s mission focuses on the next generation of licensing leaders, awarding students from around the world who are interested in a career in brand licensing at all stages of their educational journey.

What was your reaction when you first found out you had received a Licensing International Foundation Scholarship?
My reaction when I found that I won the Licensing International Foundation Scholarship was just overwhelmed with gratitude and incredibly happy.

What did receiving this scholarship mean to you?
As an immigrant here in the United States, I am constantly looking for opportunities that can help me achieve my goals towards having a professional career, so winning this scholarship made me feel really proud of myself and like I was taking a step in the right direction.

How has the Scholarship Program helped jumpstart or further your career?
This scholarship program has made me learn about so many areas that I can expand into in my future career regarding licensing, marketing, and merchandising. All of the information has been really helpful as I try to navigate from being a student that was just learning about all of this to having hands-on experience in the industry.

How have you grown professionally and personally from this experience?
As I approach my senior year, all of the tools I have learned have made my work during my internships much easier to understand and master.

What advice would you give to current college students who are thinking of applying to the 2025 Scholarship Program?
I would say that applying is totally worth it! You can learn so much and gain a lot of insights from professionals and inspiration from success stories. All of these things can definitely help shape your path!

Looking ahead, what are your next steps or aspirations?
My next steps and aspirations are to graduate with my bachelor’s degree in May 2025 and continue working hard professionally and learning as much as I can.

As part of our mission to inspire the next generation of talent globally while advancing the understanding of licensing in society, Licensing International’s Scholarship Program grants scholarships to deserving individuals around the world who are interested in a career in brand licensing. Scholarships are available for students at all stages of their educational journey seeking degrees in business, marketing, design, engineering, entrepreneurial studies, e-commerce, and other brand licensing industry-related programs, and will be made directly to the institution to cover educational expenses.  Support the next generation of brand licensing professionals with a donation to the Licensing International Scholarship Fund. Even the smallest donation can make an impact in our community.