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AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship
$7,000 scholarship for talented young Albertan film artists
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 3, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The AFA scholarship provides a maximum of $7,000 annually to support young Albertan film and video artists showing extraordinary talent and commitment to furthering their education or training in eligible film and video arts programs. Eligible activities include undergraduate studies, recognized programs, mentorships, workshops, and courses focusing on film and video arts, excluding graduate programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pursuing undergraduate studies with a minor or major in film and video arts.
- Participating in recognized programs, mentorships, workshops, master classes, or courses with a focus on film and video art.
Eligibility
Who is not eligible
- Businesses and companies, as this grant is exclusively for individual applicants.
- International organizations or companies without permanent residency status in Canada.
- Institutions outside of Canada or those delivering programs not physically located in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Enrollment costs for eligible film and video arts training programs (such as undergraduate studies with a minor or major in film and video arts, or recognized workshops and mentorships focused on film and video art).
- Tuition fees and training program expenses directly related to film and video arts education.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Additional information
- Only one application per deadline is permitted for each applicant.
- Applicants may be asked for additional information during the assessment process.
- Hard copy support materials can be returned if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided.
- No feedback or comments from the expert panel will be provided to applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship?
The AFA scholarship provides a maximum of $7,000 annually to support young Albertan film and video artists showing extraordinary talent and commitment to furthering their education or training in eligible film and video arts programs. Eligible activities include undergraduate studies, recognized programs, mentorships, workshops, and courses focusing on film and video arts, excluding graduate programs.
How much funding can be received?
AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 3, 2025.
Who is eligible for the AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship program, you must:
The applicant must be an individual, not a company or organization.
The applicant must be a resident of Alberta and meet specific residency requirements.
The applicant must be 25 years or younger and enrolled in an eligible film and video arts training program.
What expenses are eligible under AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship?
Pursuing undergraduate studies with a minor or major in film and video arts.
Participating in recognized programs, mentorships, workshops, master classes, or courses with a focus on film and video art.
Who can I contact for more information about the AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship?
You can contact Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by email at brenda.l.hennig@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-415-0285.
Where is the AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship available?
The AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship program is available the province of Alberta.
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