Film Scholarships

One of the most prestigious screenwriting competitions in the world, awarding up to five $35,000 fellowships annually to emerging screenwriters through the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

A scholarship honoring the memory of Alan Lucas, supporting students pursuing education in film, broadcasting, or electronic media at accredited institutions.

Grants from the Sloan Foundation supporting films that explore science and technology themes, partnering with major film schools and festivals to fund screenplays and productions.

Annual competition from American Cinema Editors recognizing outstanding editing by film students, with winners honored at the ACE Eddie Awards ceremony.

Industry recognition and equipment access programs from ARRI supporting student cinematographers through awards at major festivals and educational partnerships with film schools.

Annual cinematography competition from the American Society of Cinematographers recognizing outstanding visual achievement in student films, with cash prizes and industry mentorship.

Grants and fellowships from the Asia Pacific Screen Academy supporting filmmakers across the Asia-Pacific region with development funding and connections to the international industry.

Grants from Asian CineVision supporting Asian American and Asian diaspora filmmakers with funding for narrative and documentary projects that center Asian stories and perspectives.

Production and post-production grants from the Austin Film Society supporting Texas-based filmmakers with cash awards for independent narrative and documentary projects.

Awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts recognizing outstanding new talent in the UK screen industries across directing, writing, producing, and craft disciplines.

Scholarships from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts for British students pursuing graduate film studies in the United States, covering tuition and living expenses.

An annual professional development program at the Berlin International Film Festival bringing together 250 emerging filmmakers from around the world for workshops, labs, and industry networking.

Funding from the British Film Institute supporting short film production by emerging UK filmmakers, providing grants for narrative and documentary shorts.

Annual scholarships from the BEA supporting students pursuing degrees in broadcasting, electronic media, and film at member institutions across the United States.

An annual documentary competition for middle and high school students from C-SPAN, awarding cash prizes for short documentaries on topics related to government and public policy.

The student film competition at the Cannes Film Festival, selecting and screening the best student films from film schools worldwide, with cash prizes and unparalleled industry exposure.

A fellowship from the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander screenwriters through mentorship, workshops, and industry introductions.

A fund supporting documentary filmmakers in the American Midwest with production and post-production grants for nonfiction projects that amplify underrepresented voices.

A co-production market and project development platform at the Sarajevo Film Festival supporting filmmakers from Southeast Europe and neighboring regions with funding and industry connections.

Annual award from the Cinema Audio Society recognizing outstanding achievement in sound mixing by students enrolled in accredited film and media programs.

An Italian traveling film festival that brings together young filmmakers from around the world for a summer-long program of screenings, workshops, and short film production across Italian villages.

Production grants from Cinereach supporting independent narrative and documentary features that combine artistic ambition with social engagement.

A scholarship competition for young filmmakers aged 13 to 25 who create short documentaries highlighting the work of women and girls making a positive impact in their communities.

An annual award from the International Documentary Association honoring the best student documentary film, named after the legendary documentary and entertainment producer.

Annual awards from the Directors Guild of America recognizing outstanding student directing in narrative, documentary, and other categories, with cash prizes and DGA recognition.

A production fund supporting documentary filmmakers in East Africa with grants for development, production, and post-production of nonfiction films rooted in the region.

Production and post-production grants from the Doha Film Institute supporting filmmakers from the MENA region and the global South with funding for narrative and documentary features.

The Council of Europe's film fund supporting co-productions between European countries with production financing for feature-length narrative, documentary, and animated films.

An organization supporting women and non-binary directors through mentorship, community programming, and micro-grant funding for production and career development.

A diversity fellowship from Film Independent providing emerging filmmakers from underrepresented communities with mentorship, education, and the opportunity to produce a short film.

A fellowship program supporting documentary filmmakers of color through mentorship, funding, and creative development for feature-length nonfiction projects.

Scholarships from the Film, Music and Arts Association supporting students pursuing degrees in film, music, or visual arts at accredited US institutions.

A graduate fellowship awarded annually to students pursuing advanced degrees in filmmaking, honoring Academy Award-winning film editor Francis D. Lyon.

The US government's flagship international exchange program, providing grants for graduate study, research, and creative work in film and media arts at institutions worldwide.

A merit-based scholarship at the USC School of Cinematic Arts funded by filmmaker George Lucas, one of the school's most prominent alumni, supporting exceptional MFA candidates.

A free filmmaking education program for young people aged 14 to 22 from underserved communities, providing intensive production training, mentorship, and industry access in New York and Los Angeles.

Grants from the Golden Globe Foundation supporting film students and emerging filmmakers, funded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's philanthropic arm.

A biannual scholarship from the Gorilla Creative production company supporting aspiring filmmakers pursuing undergraduate or graduate film education in the United States.

A partnership between Gucci and the Tribeca Film Institute providing grants for feature-length documentaries that highlight and illuminate issues of social importance.

A competition from HBO and the American Black Film Festival supporting Black filmmakers with cash prizes and the opportunity to develop projects with HBO.

A scholarship from the Herb Alpert Foundation supporting young artists in the visual and performing arts, including film, at California Institute of the Arts.

A fund from the International Film Festival Rotterdam supporting filmmakers in developing countries with grants for script development, production, and post-production of feature films.

Scholarship programs from the International Documentary Association supporting documentary filmmakers and students through financial awards and industry recognition.

Production grants from the International Documentary Association for feature documentaries that reflect the spirit of filmmaker Pare Lorentz, focusing on subjects of social and environmental importance.

A development and production fund supporting Arab filmmakers through financial grants, mentorship, and industry access, administered by Image Nation Abu Dhabi.

Scholarships from Eastman Kodak supporting film students who demonstrate a commitment to shooting on motion picture film, providing cash awards and donated film stock.

A short film competition through the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival providing Latino filmmakers with cash prizes, industry exposure, and screening opportunities.

A co-production lab and funding program at the Locarno Film Festival supporting filmmakers from regions with developing cinema industries through development grants and industry connections.

Scholarships administered through the Motion Picture Association supporting international film students at select partner schools worldwide.

Scholarships supporting students of color pursuing careers in film, television, and entertainment media, administered through the NAACP Hollywood Bureau.

Programs from the National Association of Latino Independent Producers supporting Latino content creators through market access, mentorship, and career development in the entertainment industry.

Annual grant from the National Board of Review supporting a student filmmaker whose work demonstrates exceptional promise in narrative filmmaking.

Scholarships supporting Latino students pursuing graduate degrees in the entertainment arts, including film, television, theater, and media, at accredited US institutions.

A $100 million commitment from Netflix to support underrepresented communities in film and television through scholarships, training programs, and production opportunities at partner organizations.

Annual scholarships from NYWIFT supporting women pursuing careers in film, television, and digital media through financial awards for tuition and professional development.

Monthly grants from the National Film and Media League of America supporting short film projects by emerging filmmakers across the United States.

An annual scholarship from the National Society of High School Scholars recognizing high school students who demonstrate talent and commitment to film and video production.

Camera and lens equipment grants from Panavision providing emerging filmmakers with access to professional cinema cameras, lenses, and support for their productions.

A fellowship for emerging nonfiction filmmakers through the Camden International Film Festival, providing mentorship, industry connections, and visibility for documentary projects.

Competitive grants from the Princess Grace Foundation-USA supporting emerging filmmakers in the United States with financial awards and career development support.

A New York City-based nonprofit providing free filmmaking education and mentorship to underserved youth, pairing teenagers with professional filmmaker mentors.

An annual scholarship supporting students in the San Francisco Bay Area who are pursuing degrees in film, media, or the visual arts.

A fellowship honoring the legacy of film critic Roger Ebert, supporting emerging directors from underrepresented backgrounds with financial grants and mentorship.

Production and development funding from Screen Scotland supporting Scottish-based filmmakers with grants for short films, features, and television projects.

An annual screenplay competition and film fund from ScreenCraft awarding cash grants to screenwriters and filmmakers to support the production of winning scripts.

A fellowship program from Sony Pictures supporting diverse emerging professionals entering the entertainment industry through paid work experience at Sony's studio operations.

Grants from South Arts supporting filmmakers in the nine-state southern US region with production funding for narrative and documentary projects rooted in the South.

Prestigious annual competition from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizing outstanding achievement in student filmmaking across narrative, documentary, and animated categories.

A program from the Sundance Institute supporting emerging filmmakers aged 18 to 25 with mentorship, industry access, and participation in the Sundance Film Festival.

A fellowship supporting artists from historically underrepresented communities in the United States through financial support and access to Sundance Institute programs.

Fellowships from the Sundance Institute supporting Native American and Indigenous filmmakers through labs, mentorship, and creative development for feature film projects.

Government-funded production grants from Taiwan's Ministry of Culture supporting Taiwanese filmmakers with development and production financing for feature-length projects.

Recognition and industry exposure from The Black List for unproduced screenplays voted as the most liked by Hollywood development executives, with lab and fellowship opportunities for writers.

Scholarships from The Caucus for Television Producers, Writers and Directors supporting graduate students in film and television production programs at select US institutions.

Grants from The Redford Center supporting environmental and social justice storytelling through film, providing production funding and strategic support to filmmakers.

A professional development program from the Toronto International Film Festival supporting Canadian filmmakers through mentorship, industry access, and creative development at one of the world's most important festivals.

Grants from the Tribeca Film Institute supporting filmmakers at all career stages with funding for narrative, documentary, and new media projects.

A documentary pitching and co-production platform at the Visions du Reel festival in Nyon, Switzerland, providing cash awards and industry connections for documentary projects worldwide.

Grants from Women In Film Los Angeles providing finishing funds to narrative and documentary films directed by women and non-binary filmmakers.

A production and distribution fund administered by the Berlin International Film Festival supporting filmmakers from regions with limited film infrastructure.

A national arts competition for high school students aged 15 to 18, awarding cash prizes and mentorship opportunities in film through the National YoungArts Foundation.