Sponsors: Costume Designers Guild Local 892 in partnership with Motion Picture Costumers Local 705, and the Marks family.

Scholarship Award amount: $1000.00.

Awards may be applied to costume course of study at:

1.  Four- year colleges and universities
2.  2 -year junior and/or community colleges
3.  Vocational technical schools

Award is not renewable

Financial need will not be a consideration

Application process: The scholarship application details will be available on the CDG and 705 websites. All applications must be completed per requirements or will be disqualified.

Grade point average: 3.0 GPA / official transcripts must be stamped and signed/or submitted by the appropriate school official.

Required course of study or major: Film & Television Costume Program in an
accredited program offering studies in costume design, illustration, makers, and crafts.

Eligibility: Children and dependents of IATSE members in good standing, Teamsters 399, and LIUNA Local 724.

1.  High School Seniors
2.  High School Graduates (not currently enrolled in college)
3.  College undergraduates
4.  Canadian students are eligible to apply if attending a US educational institution.

Non-Eligible: Children or dependents of the selection committee

Complete the following online application requirements in their entirety.

Transcript: Forward a complete copy of the applicant’s high school or undergraduate college transcript. The transcript MUST have the schools seal or stamp for authenticity. It may be sent directly by the school or the student.

Presentation/Portfolio: Online via a digital medium.

1. 1. Art works: realized and projects
   2. Theatrical and/or personal costume design: realized productions, projects, cos play.
   3. Projects showcasing maker skills and any costume crafts

Essay Requirements: In 600 words answer the following 5 points

1. 1. List your favorite costume production and elaborate why it’s your favorite. (TV, Film or Stage)
   2. Describe your career goals
   3. How will this scholarship be used to help you achieve your goals
   4. How have film and television costumes influenced you
   5. What aspects of costumes drives your passion: design, styling, illustration, building, manufacture, aging /dying, on set or backstage crew, supervision, organization coordination, costume department administration

List your most relevant costume experiences and what position you held: School productions, summer and community theatre, cos play, any independent, or student film productions.

Letters of recommendation: Any 2 unrelated people who have had a supervisory role with you in the: classroom, work or project-based environment. Letters must be signed with current contact information for confirmation needs.

Proof of enrollment: Include official Letter of Acceptance and if not available, alert the committee immediately and forward proof as soon as available. The Scholarship monies will be awarded thereafter. Enrollment confirmation is required prior to funds distribution. .

Applications accepted: February 15 – April 15, 2025

Applications reviewed: April 16 – June 15, 2025

Scholarship awarded: July 1, 2025
The winner will be notified by the selection committee via email
All applicants not selected will be notified via email by the end of July.

To donate to the Eddie Marks Scholarship Fund, you have three options:

1. Donate via Zelle to the CDG account with the email address: bromanov@cdgia.com

2. Donate using a credit card, but please note that a 3% convenience fee will be added to your donation.

3. Donate by check, made payable to CDG. Please ensure that you include “Eddie Marks Scholarship Fund” in the Memo section of the check. The scholarship is a non-refundable tax-deductible donation.

If you choose to donate by check, please mail it to the following address:CDG, 3919 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505.

Eddie Marks was perhaps our industry’s greatest unsung collaborator of the past three decades. As president of Western Costume, Marks was an employer, mentor, unwavering supporter, and dear friend to many in the costume community. He was as invaluable to our members as the costumes he rented.

“He was there. He was there for all of us all the time.”
-Lisa Lovaas, costume designer

“Eddie knew the past, the present, and the future and he was always part of our stories.”
–Julie Weiss, costume designer

“Eddie Marks was my hero. If you needed it done, you went to Eddie and it got done. He was the greatest.”
–Jeffrey Kurland, costume designer

Read the full article in the Costume Designer Winter 2024 Issue