Top 11 Animation Scholarships in September 2023

Are you an exceptional and motivated college junior who hopes to complete a graduate degree in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences? If so, consider applying for the Beinecke Scholarship Program! The scholarship is funded by The Sperry and Hutchinson Company, an organization led by the Beinecke brothers who shared a deep affection and interest in leading a company that set the pace for corporate philanthropy. To honor Edwin, Frederick, and Walter Beinecke, the board of Directors of The Sperry and Hutchinson Company created this scholarship in 1971 to provide financial support and to encourage exceptional young students to pursue opportunities available to them in the field of arts, humanities, and the social sciences. Each chosen scholar will receive $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. If you’re passionate about completing a graduate degree in the arts or social sciences and are looking for some help to fund your graduate study, we encourage you to apply!

Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may be the perfect opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards $10,000 to the applicant who submits the best holiday, greeting, or all-around holiday card. While the top ten finalists will be decided by a public vote, the final winner will be decided by a panel of judges. The contest is offered by The Gallery Collection, the “leading business-to-business online and mail order publisher of premium quality personalized Christmas, Holiday, and Everyday greeting cards in the United States.” If you’re a student aged 14 or older who wants to put their card-making skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Are you a high achieving Black, college junior who aspires to work off-camera in the entertainment industry? If so, The Walt Disney Company/UNCF Enhanced Corporate Scholarship could be a great opportunity for you! Dedicated to helping high-achieving African-American students across the country, the scholarship offers relevant career readiness tools to help students learn about potential career paths in the entertainment industry. Winners will receive the opportunity to complete a summer internship with the Walt Disney Company, as well as a $5,000 scholarship to use towards educational expenses. Students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to apply.  If you fit the scholarship criteria and are passionate about the entertainment industry, we encourage you to apply for the Walt Disney Company/UNCF Enhanced Corporate Scholarship!

The $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship is funded by IvyPanda, an organization “designed to improve the educational outcomes and learning capabilities of students around the world by connecting them with academic experts and by providing highly-efficient self-study services and online tools”. Every year, their $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship awards up to $1,000 to two high school and postsecondary students from any country who make and submit a short, creative video on one of a few available topics. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Alliance for Women in Media AMWF & NCTA Scholarship is funded by the Alliance For Women In Media, an organization that connects, recognizes, and inspires women across the media industry. Every year, their NCTA & AMWF Scholarship awards $10,000 to one female communications/media undergraduate student who submits an original short, video, or other artistic piece. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Women in Animation Scholarship is funded by Women in Animation (WIA), an organization that brings together the global animation community to empower and advocate for people of underrepresented gender identities in the art, technology, production, and business of animation, inspiring excellence and justice in all facets of the industry. Every year, the Women in Animation Scholarship awards grants of varying amounts to multiple active, female WIA members who submit 6-10 samples of their creative works. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.