Netflix Scholarship

DigiBC & Netflix are offering 3 VFS animation scholarships plus a rare mentorship opportunity.

 

DigiBC, a leading advocate for BC’s creative technology industries, and Netflix, one of the world’s most influential entertainment platforms, have established The Creative Technology Gateway Scholarship. This initiative will empower the next generation of animators through hands-on industry training in Vancouver Film School’s globally recognized 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Classical Animation, and Animation Concept Art programs, paired with 1:1 mentoring from Netflix creative professionals through DigiBC’s DigiConnect program. 

NOTE: First application deadline is January 16. All applicants interested in the March 2 start date must apply by this deadline. 

 

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Scholarship Details

DigiBC and Netflix are proud to support emerging Canadian talent with a powerful new scholarship opportunity at Vancouver Film School. This is your chance to train at VFS – ranked the #1 Global Animation School by Animation Career Review – and launch your career on a global stage.

WHAT'S AVAILABLE:

  • Three full-tuition scholarships (one awarded per start date) 
  • Available start dates: March 2, May 4, or June 29, 2026.
  • Available programs: 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Classical Animation, OR Animation Concept Art  

 

Applications open:  
- December 1, 2025 

Application deadlines:
- January 16
- March 9
- May 4

Winners announced:
- February 2 (March 2 start)
- April 6 (May 4 start)
- June 1 (June 29 start) 

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*Available exclusively to Canadian applicants. Must be a high school graduate OR 19+ at the start of your VFS program.
*The Creative Technology Gateway Scholarship must be applied towards program tuition at VFS and has no redeemable cash value.
*Scholarships are valid only for the March 2, May 4, or June 29, 2026 start dates, and are subject to seat availability.  

About Vancouver Film School

VFS is recognized as a Leading Film School in North America by MovieMaker and Variety, and the #1 Global Animation School by Animation Career Review. Our alumni work on the industry’s top projects, most recently KPop Demon Hunters, Superman, Lilo and Stitch, and Wicked: For Good, and for top studios like Netflix, Sony Pictures Image Works, Hulu, Apple, A24, and 20th Century Fox.

At the 2025 Oscars, 107 alumni were credited on nominated/winning films, while 250 alumni were credited at the Golden Globes. 449 alumni were credited on nominated/winning series at the 2025 Emmys – with 2 alumni personally nominated for their work on The Last of Us. 

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with more than 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. 

About DigiBC

DigiBC is the Creative Technology Industry Association of British Columbia. DigiBC’s mission is to make British Columbia the world’s leading center for creative technology, ensuring that creative tech is a cornerstone in the broader technology & media ecosystem, and that the sector grows and thrives for current and future generations. 

Jonathan Bell – Managing Director, Vancouver Film School​.

“Vancouver Film School is proud to offer The Creative Technologies Gateway Scholarship, in partnership with DigiBC and Netflix – an initiative that will cultivate Canada’s next generation of creative talent. This partnership will strengthen the connection between VFS’s globally recognized education and the creative industry, while ensuring that aspiring filmmakers and animators have access to world-class training and mentorship opportunities.”

-Jonathan Bell
– Managing Director, Vancouver Film School​.

John Smithl - DigiBC

"With the generous support of Netflix, DigiBC is proud to launch The Creative Technology Gateway Scholarship, providing opportunities for learners to develop and hone their creative skills at Vancouver Film School’s internationally recognized animation and visual effects programs. Through this scholarship, Netflix is investing directly in the next generation of talent and providing an exciting opportunity not only for three deserving recipients, but more broadly for our creative technology sector and the future of digital storytelling in B.C."

- Loc Dao
– Executive Director, DigiBC

Application Process

 

 

The application process is simple, and is broken into two very important parts:

Part 1 – Official Scholarship Application

Part 2 – Official Application to Enroll at Vancouver Film School
*Note to all applicants – this section can take up to 30 minutes to complete.
*If English is not your native language, you will be required to submit ESL scores – that meet VFS’s minimum Language Requirements – with your application.

No official application will be considered or reviewed unless both parts are successfully completed by the applicant. 
 

 

PART 1 – OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

You will be required to submit a creative portfolio sample. Please be sure the link you submit is working; we must be able to access your portfolio to consider your application. 
 

3D Animation & Visual Effects:
Samples may include life (preferred), still, or character drawings, and 3D computer work (maximum 12 pieces total). 

*Note: You will be expected to have some prior experience with 3D and/or VFX. 

 

Animation Concept Art: 
Samples may include still-life drawings, life drawings, character or environment sketches, and computer artwork (e.g., Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). Maximum 12 pieces. 

 

Classical Animation:
Samples may include still-life drawings, life drawings, and character sketches (maximum 12 pieces). 

PART 2 – OFFICIAL APPLICATION TO ENROLL AT VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL

After submitting your application below (Part 1) you must also complete the VFS Enrolment Application Form (Part 2) to be fully eligible for this scholarship. 

Upon successful submission of the VFS Enrolment Application form, a VFS Admissions Advisor will contact you to connect personally, and provide you with an introduction of the school, and life in Vancouver.
 

 

FAQ 

The scholarship is open to Canadian applicants worldwide who meet the admissions requirements for the eligible programs at Vancouver Film School. Applications will be adjudicated by a panel of VFS representatives, and scholarships will be awarded based on the merit of the applicant’s portfolio and their passion for a career in the entertainment industry.
Applicants must be high school graduates or 19+ at the start of their VFS program.

The scholarship covers VFS tuition costs only, allowing for personal funds to be allocated towards other expenses, including housing, materials, and other miscellaneous living expenses.

Applications open on December 1, 2025, with one scholarship being awarded per each of the three eligible start dates: March 2, May 4, and June 29, 2026. To apply, you must complete the official scholarship application – which includes submitting your portfolio (see “Creative Submission Link” under Part 1) – and meet VFS’s admissions requirements for your chosen program.

Deadlines:

  • January 16, 2026 (*Applicants for March 2 start date must apply by this date)
  • March 9, 2026
  • May 4, 2026

Successful applicants will be announced on:

  • February 2, 2026 (March start)
  • April 6, 2026 (May start)
  • June 1, 2026 (June start)

Visit our 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Classical Animation and Animation Concept Art program pages to learn more. If you have additional questions, contact the VFS Admissions team at [email protected].

Yes, you can still apply if English is not your first language. Applicants who do not yet meet VFS’s English Language Requirements may receive conditional acceptance. Once you meet the required English proficiency, you will be given full acceptance and be able to begin your program.You will be required to upload your ESL test results if English is not your first language.