Alberta Foundation for the Arts announces Film and Video Arts Scholarship Program – Canada

Funding Information

• Grant amount: $7,000

Eligible Activities

• Eligible film and video arts programs that will be accepted for assessment of educational or training merit are the following:
  • any level of undergraduate studies with a minor or major in film and video arts
  • a recognized program or appropriate mentorship, workshop, master class, or course with a focus on film and video art.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for scholarship funding, you must be a resident of Alberta. This means you:
  • are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with an open study permit from inside Canada
  • have had your primary residence in Alberta for one full year before applying
  • ordinarily live in Alberta for at least six months each year with the exception of attending a formal program of study
• You must be 25 years or younger as of the application deadline.
• You must be enrolled in an eligible film and video arts training program.
• The AFA celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible programs for all, free of barriers and discrimination. They recognize the unique contributions all artists make towards their community, and encourage applicants representing diverse communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Ineligible applicants:
  • International students in Canada on a visa without permanent residency status in Canada.
  • International students enrolled in a Canadian program/Canadian institution not located in Canada.
  • Non-Canadian students enrolled and studying via the Internet or through online courses.

Assessment Criteria

• Assessment of a scholarship application is based on the following general criteria:
  • the applicant’s artistic ability based on the artistic merit of the film and video arts submission
  • the merit and appropriateness of the proposed program(s) in the context of the applicant’s film and video arts goals and interests
  • the impact of the proposed program(s) on the artistic development of the applicant
  • the applicant’s achievements and experience in film and video arts to date

Application Requirements

• Please submit the following attachments:
  • A letter by the applicant of no more than two pages in length that:
    • introduces the applicant and outlines their previous experience in the film and video arts
    • outlines the applicant’s interest in the film and video arts
    • describes how the applicant will use the scholarship to develop their film and video arts practice should the application be successful
    • introduces the applicant’s film and video arts submission.
  • A resume or curriculum vitae of no more than two pages in length that focuses on the applicant’s artistic activity.
  • A detailed description of the applicant’s chosen film and video arts educational or training program(s). Please note:
    • applicants who have been accepted into a specific course must provide proof of acceptance and a detailed description and schedule for the training program or course of study or
    • applicants who have not already been accepted into a course must submit a detailed description and schedule for the preferred choice, with two alternate program choices, including detailed descriptions and schedules for each choice
  • A scanned copy of one of the following to provide legal proof of age:
    • certificate of birth
    • driver’s license
    • passport
    • certificate of Canadian citizenship

For more information, visit Alberta Foundation for the Arts.