A brand-new scholarship for aspiring creatives to train for their industry career at our world-leading school.

 

Alongside Vancouver Film School’s The Info Session Tour, we’re announcing a brand-new scholarship. Valued at up to $158,000, this brand-new fund offers three full-tuition scholarships, as well as partial scholarships, for aspiring creatives to launch their industry career in just 1 short year of training at VFS, learning directly from industry professionals and crafting a powerful portfolio for their career.

Scholarship Opens: September 21, 2024

Application Deadline: December 12, 2024

Winner Announcement: December 19, 2024

 

Scholarship Details

VFS is excited to offer the following three scholarships to applicants who display the most creative potential:

  • One full-tuition scholarship to any School of Animation program:
    • 3D Animation & Visual Effects (12 months)
    • Classical Animation (12 months)
    • Animation Concept Art (12 months)
       
  • One full-tuition scholarship to any School of Film & Television program:
    • Film Production (12 months)
    • Acting for Film & Television (12 months)
    • Writing for Film, Television & Games (12 months)
    • Makeup Design for Film & Television (12 months)
    • Sound Design for Visual Media (12 months)
       
  • One full-tuition scholarship to any School of Games & Creative Design program:
    • Game Design (12 months)
    • Digital Design (12 months)
    • Programming for Games, Web & Mobile (12 months)

 

*The Search Scholarship is available to Canadian residents only.
*The Search Scholarship must be applied towards program tuition at VFS and has no redeemable cash value.
*Scholarships are valid for all 2025 start dates at VFS and are subject to availability.

 

About Vancouver Film School

Located in one of the world’s largest creative hubs, Vancouver Film School (VFS) is Canada’s premier post-secondary entertainment arts institution, offering an immersive curriculum in acting, film, animation, game, design, and beyond. VFS’s production-based education is taught by industry professionals and delivered in accelerated time frames; students graduate in 12 months as in-demand creative professionals with powerful portfolios that will serve as their industry calling card.

In 2023, alumni were credited on 8 of the top 10 domestic grossing films, 7 of the 10 best-selling games, and 8 of the 10 most streamed shows, in a global entertainment industry valued at over US$2.3 trillion. VFS is recognized as a Leading Film School in North America (Variety), the #1 Global Animation School (Animation Career Review), and the #1 Game Design School in Canada (Princeton Review Journal), amongst other accolades.

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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 Enrol at Vancouver Film School

*PLEASE NOTE: There is an application processing fee for Part 2 and it can take up to 30 minutes to complete.

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

Application Process will require applicants to provide general contact and background information and provide the following information for review and consideration by VFS:

 

PART 1 – OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Link to your portfolio. Do you have any creative or artistic work samples that might relate broadly or specifically to the program of your choice?

3D Animation & Visual Effects / Animation Concept Art / Classical Animation

You will be required to submit a visual art portfolio of your work.

Send us samples of your work that can include still-life drawings, life drawings, character or environment sketches, and 3D computer artwork (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, etc.). Maximum 12 pieces. Specific to the 3D Animation & Visual Effects program, we expect that you have some prior 3D experience.

Acting for Film & Television

You will be required to demonstrate post-secondary acting experience and a recorded audition that meets Department standards.

Department Standards

Upload your audition to a video hosting site (YouTube, Vimeo, a personal website, etc.) and send a link to the school.

Please note that the audition must be specifically created for VFS according to the Content Requirements provided below and must be clearly identified as such.

Content Requirements

The tape must be a maximum six minutes in length and must be in the following format:

  1. State your name on camera
  2. Demonstrate a contemporary monologue in less than one minute
  3. Demonstrate a short contemporary scene (applicant should be on camera and the reader off camera) in less than one minute
  4. If desired, provide a maximum one-minute demo of a special skill (i.e., singing, dance, physical action, etc.)
  5. Provide answers to the following questions in a maximum of two minutes:
    1. Why did you choose your audition pieces?
    2. How long have you wanted to act?
    3. Who inspired you to want to pursue an acting career?
    4. What are your strengths & weaknesses as an actor?
    5. If you can't be an actor, what would you choose to be?

See this video on How to Submit a Self Tape

Digital Design

You will be required to submit a portfolio of your digital and visual work. Your portfolio should demonstrate your familiarity with a range of visual work (e.g., print design, web design, etc.).

Film Production

You will be required to submit a synopsis of a film project that you are passionate about making (no longer than one page). Provide the film genre and utilize references to other movies to explain how you would make the film. Explain the concept, vision or idea. In addition, provide a 1-page (maximum) outline of the story.

Alternatively, if you have made a film before, please submit a copy or a link to the film online (no more than two films). Ensure that you specify your involvement in the film, as well as any screenings or awards.

Game Design

You will be required to submit a synopsis of a game that you are passionate about creating. Explain the concept, vision, or idea. Include the genre of game you would utilize. Make references to other games to explain how you would make your game (one page maximum).

In addition, provide an outline detailing your story, possible levels, and characters (one page maximum). Finally, provide diagrams explaining any features or game mechanics (one to two pages maximum) and a simplified map of the game world described in your synopsis.

Makeup Design for Film & Television

You will be required to submit a maximum 500-word letter of intent and a portfolio. Be encouraged to communicate what you feel best conveys your background, your potential, and why you have a profound desire to attend VFS. A portfolio that consists of photographs that best illustrate your artistic vision in makeup design (maximum 12 pieces). These are generally images/pictures that are a variety of make-ups that you have applied on other people.

Programming for Games, Web & Mobile

You will be required to submit a technical portfolio that contains 1-3 examples of programming work. Include a 1-2 page excerpt of source code you want to show off, and a 1–2-page descriptive summary for each project. You must also have intermediate PC computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Familiarity with HTML is an asset.

Sound Design for Visual Media

You will be required to submit a letter of intent (maximum 500 word) on why you wish to take the Sound Design program. This should detail your passion for Sound, and why you feel you would be successful in the industry. Detail any previous experience in music or sound recording, sound mixing, etc. Outline why you feel you can be successful in sound design. If you have examples of audio work you have done, this should also be provided. You can send a weblink to a sound file or a compressed audio file (mp3 etc).

Writing for Film, Television & Games

You will be required to submit a one-page (maximum) synopsis of an original feature film, television, or video game project that you are passionate about making. Provide the genre and use references to other movies, television shows or games to explain how you would write the project. Explain the concept, vision, or idea. In addition, provide a minimum of two and a maximum of four other creative writing samples in their original form (maximum 20 total pages).

 

We recommend Dropbox or Google Drive for easy review by our scholarship selection committee. Upload your files then “share” using the share link. When sharing, set the sharing permissions to “public” or “anyone with the link can view the file/document.”

If we cannot view your files your scholarship application will be considered incomplete.

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Personal Submission PT. 1

  • Q1 – In 100 words or less, tell us what your dream career is, why and what your dream project would be?

Personal Submission PT. 2

  • Q2 – In 100 words or less, tell us how this scholarship would benefit your journey/career in the creative media arts.

Personal Submission PT. 3

  • Q3 – We inform every applicant that Vancouver is considered one of the best cities in the world to live, but it’s also an expensive city compared to many others. It can cost you at least C$30,000 a year for basic food, travel, and accommodations. This scholarship will only cover school tuition costs. Tell us in your words how you plan to be able to make this opportunity work for you financially for 12 months.

Upon successful completion, applicants will be given a confirmation of completion notification email.

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PART 2 – OFFICIAL VFS ENROLMENT APPLICATION

Upon successful submission of your application, a VFS Admissions Advisor will contact you to connect personally and provide you with an introduction VFS and next steps.

Winners will be notified by December 19, 2024 and will be announced publicly by VFS shortly thereafter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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