ModaLisboa and PVH Foundation empower young talent with full fashion scholarship
The scholarship covers full tuition, accommodation, and meals, providing Tavares with the opportunity to pursue advanced training and make a meaningful contribution to the Portuguese fashion scene.
'In 2025, the 'Tomorrow' program once again mobilized the metropolitan areas of Lisbon and Porto,' ModaLisboa stated in a press release. The initiative included outreach activities in secondary schools, engaging 500 classes through workshops designed to challenge industry stereotypes and foster diversity.
From this outreach, 10 young participants were selected through a rigorous process that emphasized talent and diversity. They were invited to Lisbon for a five-day immersive residency, where they participated in intensive, multidisciplinary training led by industry professionals known for innovative and socially conscious work.
The program concluded with the awarding of the 'Amanhã' scholarship (Portuguese for 'Tomorrow') to Tavares. ModaLisboa described the award as a way to 'enable continued specialization with potential impact on the national market.'
For Tavares, the opportunity is deeply personal. 'The scholarship will have a big impact on everything I stand for—and everything my parents stand for,' she said. 'I want to study fashion design and bring Cape Verde's lost culture into everyday life. There's a lot of culture that young people are forgetting. I want to reflect that richness in fashion and show the world what Cape Verde has to offer.'
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