Social purpose corporate partnerships

See how you can align your goals with our mission to make a positive impact on society.

We strongly believe in the transformative power of creative education to contribute to a better world. Learn more about our social purpose.

MAC Cosmetics Equal Futures Scholarship

MAC Cosmetics Equal Futures Scholarship supports a Black, Asian and minority ethnic (B.A.M.E.)* student for their BA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need and creative potential.

MAC Cosmetics has developed a close relationship with their scholarship recipient. They have regular meetings, updates and collaborative activity organised.

They also have informal mentoring sessions, giving advice on contacts and career direction.

"The belief in me alone sparks such passionate emotions I could cry. The MAC Cosmetics Equal Futures scholarship means that I can create bereft of the stress due to my financial standing. I wish this to be a testament of how circumstances do not have to hinder your goal." Cameron Paul Jukes, BA Fashion Design, Womenswear, MAC Cosmetics Equal Futures Scholar.

FUTURE FWD Scholarship

Design studios Zak Group, Pentagram and Some Days have come together to support FUTURE FWD Scholarships.

These scholarships aim to advance equality and inclusion in graphic design. Each year, a scholarship is awarded to a B.A.M.E.* student entering the BA Graphic Communication Design course at Central Saint Martins.

As well as financial support, the scholars receive mentoring and an internship opportunity in one of the studios.

PINKO Scholarship

PINKO supports an annual scholarship for final-year students in the BA Fashion programme at Central Saint Martins.

Applicants are evaluated based on financial need, academic merit and commitment to sustainability.

The scholarship includes financial support, fabric donations and mentoring by Central Saint Martins alum and designer Patrick McDowell.

PINKO aims to empower student pioneers who prioritise sustainability in their work and can influence the fashion industry positively post-graduation.

* We note that this language is contested and different terminology is used in different contexts and places. However as the Higher Education sector, HESA and Census data uses the terminology B.A.M.E. we will continue to use this language at UAL. Please note that we will be considering our language and terminology on an ongoing basis. We will continue to reflect on sector language and best practice.