Whether you picture as the person shouting “Lights, camera, action!” or one of the many professionals involved in providing those elements, a degree in the film can help you achieve your career goals. The film is now viewed as a versatile and rewarding college major. Still, a degree in film studies is costly. Favorably, a number of film scholarships are stated here to help you pay for your education. We have compiled a film scholarship directory here in this list we are going to introduce you the best Film Scholarships such as KODAK Student Scholarship, Thin Film Division James Harper Award, Nickelodeon Animation Scholarship etc.
These scholarships are open to graduate student, high school seniors, undergraduate and students entering the sophomore year and interested in filmmaking. You can go through and choose scholarship according to your eligibility. The award ranges of the scholarships are from $1000 up to $20,000.
KODAK Student Scholarship
Once again Eastman Kodak Company, commonly known as Kodak, an American technology company has put forward “Kodak Student Scholarship Awards”. The award amounts vary there are two filmmaking nominations and one cinematography nomination.
Provided by: Kodak Company
Course: Multiple
Award:Gold: $10,000, Silver: $6,000, Bronze: $5,000
Eligibility: University or college students of film or film production
Deadline: May 18, 2017
Apply Now: http://www.kodak.com/motion/hub/scholarships/students/index.htm
Thin Film Division James Harper Award
Avs provided “The Thin Film “Division James Harper Award” is in honor of James M.E. Harper. Competitive graduate student award is in honor of James M.E. Harper. The award will consist of a plaque and cash prize of $800. Runners-up will receive Thin Film Graduate Student Awards of $500
Provided by: Avs
Course: Degree Course
Award: $800 Runners-up will receive $500
Eligibility: Graduate student
Deadline: May 1, 2017.
Apply Now: https://www.avs.org/Awards-Recognition/Division-Group-Student-Awards/Thin-Film-Division-James-Harper-Award
The 10 Day Dreams Summer Camp Scholarship
Looking to continue your filmmaking life in the summer? You have a great opportunity to participate in the 10 Day Film Challenge. The Challenge is funded by the non-profit Arts Equality. Total Camp Value: $3000 – $4000 (depending on location) which is offered by them.
Provided by: Arts Equality, Inc.
Course: Multiple Course
Award: $3000 – $4000
Eligibility: All minority and female filmmakers.
Deadline: May 7, 2017
Apply Now:http://usascholarships.com/the10-day-dreams-summer-camp-scholarship/
The Islamic Scholarship Fund Film Grant
The Islamic Scholarship Fund sponsored a Film Grants. The Islamic Scholarship Fund Film Grant specifically aims to facilitate and support Muslims entering the world of film, who intend to create artistic, engaging and positive stories about Muslims. Narratives will be awarded $20,000 and documentary will be awarded $10,000.
Provided by: Islamic Scholarship Fund
Course: Multiple Course
Award: Cash grant up to $20,000 for narrative and up to $10,000 for documentary
Eligibility: At least one member of the creative team must be Muslim
Deadline: April 17-June 30th 2017
Apply Now: https://islamicscholarshipfund.org/film-grants/
“Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship Program
Animation Career Review proud to announce sixth annual “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship Program. The scholarship is limited to high school seniors in the US pursuing an animation related degree program at an accredited post-secondary school or college. A single $1000 scholarship will be awarded.
Provided by: The AnimationCareerReview.com
Course: Multiple Course
Award: $1000
Eligibility: High school seniors
Deadline: June 1, 2017
Apply Now: http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program
Nickelodeon Animation Scholarship
Are you ready to win a $25,000 animation scholarship? Nickelodeon and the Get Schooled Foundation have teamed up to award one skilled and innovative animator by creating an original animated short. The scholarship will give the brightest up and a perfect opportunity for the animators to achieve their dreams.
Provided by: Nickelodeon and the Get Schooled Foundation
Course: Multiple Course
Award:$25,000
Eligibility: Age between 17 and 24 and animators who are 13 to 16 years
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now:http://usascholarships.com/nickelodeon-animation-scholarship/
ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum Scholarships
The Animation Educators Forum is proud to announce its 2016-2017 academic year scholarships. The scholarships are available to undergraduate students entering the sophomore year and above and for graduate students
Provided by: ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF)
Course: Degree Course
Award:$2500 to $5000.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students entering the sophomore year
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://usascholarships.com/asifa-hollywoods-animation-educators-forum-scholarships/
AnimationCareerReview.com “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship
The AnimationCareerReview.com (ACR) is proud to announce our fifth annual “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship Program. The scholarship is limited to high school seniors in the U.S. pursuing an animation related degree program at an accredited post-secondary school or college. $1000 scholarship award will be given to the winning candidate.
Provided by: The AnimationCareerReview.com (ACR)
Course: Degree Course
Award: $1000
Eligibility: High school seniors
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://usascholarships.com/animationcareerreview-com-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship/
NCAC Youth Free Expression Film Contest
Each year National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) challenges young people all across the nation to think about their First Amendment rights and the issue of Free Speech. Hence they are offering NCAC Youth Free Expression Film Contest. The top three winners receive cash prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250. The first place winner is eligible to receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Provided by: National Coalition Against Censorship’s (NCAC)
Course: Multiple Course
Award:$6,750
Eligibility: Must be age 19 or younger
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://usascholarships.com/ncac-youth-free-expression-film-contest/
Travel Film Scholarship
World Nomads is offering Travel Film Scholarship for non-professional filmmakers with minimum age 18 from all over the world. World Nomads are looking to focus on profiles of people who inspire travel over the world.
Provided by: World Nomads
Course: Multiple Course
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Minimum age 18
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://usascholarships.com/travel-film-scholarship
Ground Truth New Film Fellowship on Climate Change
The Ground Truth Project is now announcing a new initiative on climate change for emerging documentary filmmakers. Ground Truth will award five film fellowships and fellows will join a talented and diverse editorial and production team to produce a set of compelling, character-driven documentary shorts.
Provided by: The Ground Truth Project
Course: Multiple
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Cinematographers, producers/directors, editors, sound artists, VR producers and impact producers.
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now:http://usascholarships.com/groundtruth-new-film-fellowship-climate-change/
TFI Documentary Fund
The TFI Documentary Fund sponsored by Tribeca Film Institute supports and furthers the development of exceptional character-driven, non-fiction works that spotlight contemporary themes with an original focus and bold, creative filmmaking. Grant $10,000 will be awarded to the winning candidates.
Provided by: Tribeca Film Institute
Course: Multiple
Award: $25,000 – $50,000.
Eligibility: Seasoned and first-time filmmakers
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: https://tribecafilminstitute.org/programs/detail/tfi_documentary_fund
ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum Scholarships
The Animation Educators Forum is proud to announce its 2016-2017 academic year scholarships. The scholarships are available to undergraduate students entering the sophomore year and above and for graduate students working toward the completion of a project. Awards may range from $2500 to $5000.
Provided by: The Animation Educators Forum
Course: Degree Course
Award: $2500 to $5000.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://usascholarships.com/asifa-hollywoods-animation-educators-forum-scholarships/
The Emerging Filmmakers Scholarship
Vermont College of Fine Arts provides scholarship opportunities for students working in documentary form, the second is for students working in narrative form. Each thesis-year scholarship is worth $26,500 in tuition and fees.
Provided by: Vermont College of Fine Arts
Course: Multiple Course
Award:$26,500
Eligibility: MFA in Film students
Deadline: Varies
Apply Now: http://vcfa.edu/film/news/mfa-film-program-announces-scholarships-emerging-filmmakers
