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Vineyard Vines & Iowa State University
In 2010, the first Steamboat Scholar from Iowa State University will be selected from the junior class to work at Vineyard Vines in all aspects of design and merchandising. Previous Scholars were selected from Parsons The New School for Design.
Founded in 1998 by brothers Shep and Ian Murray, Vineyard Vines, the Stamford, Connecticut-based apparel brand best known for its whimsical and elegant silk ties, is a business success story. Now a maker of collection-based, preppy-inspired accessories and sportswear for men, women, and children, the company builds on its success by expanding its clothing lines and staying true to its simple philosophy of simply making quality products that customers will want to wear and providing the best customer service possible.
The Steamboat Scholar works in the field that best relates to his or her interest in all product classifications, including wovens, knits, and sweaters for the men, women, and children’s collections.
The Scholar's Senior Mentors are Vineyard Vines's Vice Presidents of Design, Nisa Mellin and Sarah Hand. To provide real industry experience, Nisa and Sarah take the Scholar through the different stages of creating a collection from color and concept to sketching and selecting fabrics. The Scholar has the opportunity to complete an independent project that incorporates his or her own sensibilities with Vineyard Vines's brand. Previous Scholars have had the chance to see their ideas go into production, a rare opportunity for an undergraduate intern.
Important Dates
On-Campus Information Session - October 22, 2009, 11am
Applications Due - December 7, 2009
Semi-Finalist Interviews - February 9, 2010
Finalist Interviews - March 22, 2010
Scholar Notification - Late-March
Related Links
Summer Scholar Program
Program Application
If you are currently a junior and would like to apply to become a Steamboat Scholar at Vineyard Vines, download the application here:
Deadline: The 2010 application deadline has passed.
UNIVERSITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
The University Review Committee is comprised of dedicated members of the administration and faculty.
Dr. Jean Parsons
Associate Professor
Dr. Jessica Barker
Associate Professor
Dr. Elena Karpova
Associate Professor
Ruth Glock
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Dr. Sara Kadolph
Associate Chair and Undergraduate Coordinator
Donna R. Danielson
Professor
Christine Leiran Wise
Academic Advisor and Lecturer
Ann Thye
Academic Advisor and Internship Coordinator
Past Vineyard Vines Scholars
Jordan Dennett
2005
Nicole Williams
2006
Freyja van Noort
2007
Ashley Helmuth
2008
Kiara Walker
2009
Anna Harmon
2010
