Sponsor: Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation
5220 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Eligibility: Applicants must produce an original film or video in one of the following categories: scripted series, commercial, PSA or promo, animation series, news and sports, nonfiction or reality series and Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability. Professionals may not be involved in the production of the piece, including producers, directors, camera operators, lighting or sound technicians and production managers. Applicants must also be full-time students who have produced their video for course credit at an American college or university during the current year.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 19
How to apply: Applications are available online and are also sent to college film and television departments.
Website: http://www.emmys.org
Sponsor: Harvard College Social Innovation Collaborative (SIC)
ConnectHER
12301 Zeller Lane
Austin, TX 78753
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school or undergraduate college students 25 years of age or under and must not be a resident of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Applicants must create three- to five-minute short films that either raise awareness about current global issues affecting women or propose solutions to such challenges. Selection is based upon the overall strength of the film.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Film submissions should be made online. A submission form, short film and proof of enrollment are required.
Website: https://connectherfilmfest.org/
Sponsor: DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group
Attn.: Hedy Lamarr Achievement Award Judging Panel
11963 San Vicente Boulevard
Suite 116
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Eligibility: Applicants must be female students in their junior year at an accredited institution in the United States who are pursuing a career in entertainment and technology. Students must be citizens of the United States and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://degonline.org/
Sponsor: Indiana Broadcasters Association
P.O. Box 902
Carmel, IN 46082
Eligibility: Applicants must be Indiana residents and current college students with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Students must be actively participating in a college broadcast facility or working for a commercial broadcast facility and be attending an IBA member institution that has a radio/TV facility on campus and/or offers majors in telecommunications or broadcast journalism.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay and transcript request form are required.
Website: https://www.indianabroadcasters.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Intoxalock
11035 Aurora Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50322
Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into or enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution. Students must create a video pertaining to the dangers of drunk driving.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: December 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.intoxalock.com/scholarship/
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.
1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American females enrolled as sophomores or juniors at an accredited college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students may major in related fields such as public policy or creative writing.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nanbpwc.org
Sponsor: Princess Grace Awards
565 Fifth Avenue
23rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
Eligibility: Applicants must submit an example of their work in the category in which they apply: theatre, dance, choreography, film or playwriting. Theatre and dance applicants require the sponsorship of a professional company or school, one nominee per institution. Awards are based on the artistic quality of the artist's work, potential for future excellence and activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and (except playwrights) must be nominated by a school department chair/dean or company artistic director. Awards must be completed in the United States.
Amount: Up to $15,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pgfusa.org/
Sponsor: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors in U.S. or Canadian schools. Students must submit a total of six art or writing works with accompanying artist and personal statements in one of 28 categories of art and writing.
Amount: Up to $12,500
Deadline: February 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Sebring Design Build
424 Fort Hill Drive
Suite 105
Naperville, IL 60540
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at or plan to enroll at an accredited post-secondary institution. Students must film a video discussing future plans and how they envision using their degree.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://sebringdesignbuild.com/scholarship/
Sponsor: Stossel in the Classroom
20 Rope Lane
Levittown, NY 11756
Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 10-23 and reside in North America or Hawaii. A video submission on a provided topic is required. The video may be submitted by the students, their parents or teachers.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: March 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/student-contests/
Sponsor: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited U.S. college, university, film school or art school. Films must be made as a part of a school curriculum in the categories of alternative, animation, documentary or narrative. Selection is based on originality, entertainment, production quality and resourcefulness. A film under 40 minutes is required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.oscars.org
Sponsor: C-SPAN
Eligibility: Applicants must be either middle school or high school students in the United States, U.S. territories or the District of Columbia. Students must follow rules for the documentary competition. Applicants' entries must reflect the current theme.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.studentcam.org
