Key Takeaways
- Vancouver Film School and theWorkbook have partnered to offer scholarships for aspiring actors.
- Three 50% tuition scholarships and up to $200,000 in additional partial scholarships will be awarded for VFS’s film and television acting program.
- This partnership highlights VFS’s longstanding relationship with theWorkbook and both organizations’ shared commitment to launching acting careers.
Vancouver Film School and theWorkbook (formerly Casting Workbook) have joined forces once again to create a powerful scholarship opportunity for emerging performers worldwide (excluding Latin America). theWorkbook Scholarship offers aspiring actors the opportunity to train at one of the world’s top-ranked film schools and launch their careers in the global entertainment industry.
“theWorkbook has always believed in empowering artists through technology, connection, and education,” comments Susan Fox, Founder and CEO of theWorkbook. “We’re thrilled to partner with Vancouver Film School to help nurture the next generation of performers and storytellers.”
“VFS is proud to continue our long-standing partnership with theWorkbook to empower performers worldwide,” adds Omari Newton, VFS’s Head of Acting. “This scholarship represents more than financial support – it’s an invitation for passionate, dedicated actors to train hands-on in a globally recognized program and gain the skills, portfolio, and confidence needed to thrive in today’s competitive entertainment industry.”
WHAT’S AVAILABLE
Three 50% tuition scholarships and up to $200,000 in additional partial-tuition scholarships are up for grabs for our industry-leading Acting for Film & Television program, with eligible start dates in January, March, and May of 2026. Scholarships will be awarded to the applicants with the strongest creative applications. Deadline to apply is November 7, 2025.
ABOUT THEWORKBOOK
For over 25 years, theWorkbook has been a trusted industry leader, connecting actors, agents, and casting professionals across the global entertainment industry. Used by major networks and production companies, theWorkbook provides performers with powerful digital tools to manage their careers, submit auditions, and connect directly with casting directors worldwide. With a mission to empower talent through innovation and accessibility, theWorkbook continues to revolutionize how actors get discovered.
theWorkbook Scholarship will provide aspiring actors with the opportunity to train for their industry career at Vancouver Film School.WHY THIS PARTNERSHIP MATTERS
Building on a long-standing relationship between VFS and theWorkbook, this partnership reaffirms a shared commitment to supporting emerging acting talent. For years, VFS graduates have relied on theWorkbook to launch their acting careers, leveraging its innovative casting and talent platform to connect with agents, casting directors, and productions across North America and beyond.
Through this partnership, theWorkbook and VFS aim to empower new talent with the passion, discipline, and creativity to succeed in today’s entertainment landscape. Scholarship recipients will gain not only world-class training from a globally recognized acting school but also direct access to theWorkbook’s industry-leading technology and professional network.
ABOUT VFS’S ACTING EDUCATION
Recognized by theWorkbook as a Leading Acting School in Canada, VFS’s Acting for Film & Television program trains powerful performers in a variety of mediums, including Feature Film, Sitcom Television, Voice, and Motion Capture. Alumni are credited on the industry’s top titles, including Moana 2, Only Murders in the Building, American Horror Story, The White Lotus, and The Last of Us – on the industry’s top platforms from Netflix to HBO, AppleTV, Prime Video, Disney+, and beyond.
Our esteemed Acting alumni include Jillian Dion (Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon), Adam DiMarco (The White Lotus, Overcompensating), Grace Dove (The Revenant), Sara Canning (Virgin River), Ben Arthur (Barbie), and many more.
What’s more, there’s never been a better time to train for your acting career. The global entertainment industry is set to reach $3.4 trillion by 2028 and Vancouver alone is projected to generate a $4 billion impact in 2025. With over 45 active film studios, 100+ talent agencies, 400+ productions annually, and major players like Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros., Apple, and Sony consistently shooting here, Vancouver has cemented itself as North America’s third-largest production centre.
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re ready to start your acting training in Vancouver, submit your application online by the November 7 deadline. You’ll need to include a self-tape as part of your submission (full details on the official scholarship page). Don’t miss your chance to start your acting training at Vancouver Film School; best of luck to all applicants!