NEWS

GUCCI ANNOUNCES THE 2025 INSPIRING RECIPIENTS OF THE

NORTH AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP, IMPACT FUND, AND CREATIVE

FELLOWS PROGRAMS

 

(New York) Today, Gucci is proud to announce the sixth cohort of recipients for the Gucci Changemakers NorthAmerica Initiative. This is the sixth announcement for both the Scholarship and Impact Fund programs, and it also announces the second cohort for the Creative Fellows program.

 

Since 2019, Gucci Changemakers North America has been at the forefront of creative impact, designing initiatives and community partnerships that empower grassroots organizations and talented young people to chart their path forward. The influence that arts and culture have on ourhumanity is immense; therefore, so should our ambitions and support.

 

Through powerful storytelling, grant support, scholarships, and creative awards, Gucci Changemakers strives to drive meaningful change, fostering a positive impact while creating a more

inclusive and equitable world.

 

Gucci is honored to announce the recipients of the 2025 Scholars, Impact Fund, and Creative

Fellows programs.

 

Gucci Changemakers Scholars

• Clariza Reyes, Houston Community College

• Jiaqi Feng, Parsons School of Design

• Kaeden Quinto, Fashion Institute of Technology

• Maya Peats, Otis College of Art and Design

• Courtland Walters, Savannah College of Art and Design

• Jeremiah Perkins, Savannah College of Art and Design

• Micah Wong, Parsons School of Design

• Hayden Howard, Howard University

• Sydnie Hicks, Savannah College of Art and Design

• Zayna Gilgeous, Drexel University

 

Gucci Changemakers Impact Fund

• Hopebound, Atlanta, GA

• Urban Harvest, Houston, TX

• Inner-City Arts, Los Angeles, CA

• Positively Arts, Las Vegas, NV

• Breakthrough Miami, Miami, FL

• ArtsConnection, New York, NY

 

Gucci Changemakers Creative Fellows

• Anya Dillard, 2024 Gucci Changemakers Scholar.

  • Project: ATELIER is an experimental documentary about Justis Pitt Goodson, Taha Shimou, and Kwaku Agyemang – the three young black men behind the budding Newark-based clothing empire BrownMill Company.

• Gideon Gomm, 2020 Gucci Changemakers Scholar

  • Project: A 22-piece ready-to-wear collection entitled ‘Development II: Heonsin’, a Korean word referring to devotion and commitment.

 

Additionally, Gucci’s new 2024 Gucci Equilibrium Impact Report charts the progress the House has made to advance its sustainability ambitions while detailing key initiatives and actions initiated during the year. Building on the many programs in place across two pillars, People and Planet, the House continued to be guided by its ambitious science-backed goals, reducing its footprint while investing in nature and communities. Empowering Gucci’s people and partners has reinforced positive impacts both internally and externally, fostering diverse future talents, contributing to cultural dialogue, and supporting systemic change more broadly. The report is hosted on the House’s new sustainability hub on Gucci.com, designed to consolidate its efforts and provide greater visibility and amplification of this important work for our Gucci Community.

 

For more information about the Gucci Changemakers applications and eligibility requirements,

please click here or call 1-877- 482-2430

 

Join us in making a difference. Become a Gucci Changemaker! #GucciChangemakers

 

About Gucci

Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world’s leading luxury brands. Under the leadership of CEO Stefano Cantino and the artistic direction of Demna, the House continues to redefine luxury and fashion while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation.

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Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages renowned Houses in fashion, leather

goods, jewelry, and eyewear.

 

Discover more about Gucci at www.gucci.com.