AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship

• One annual scholarship of $7,000 awarded to the successful applicant.
• Scholarship is granted only upon proof of enrollment in an eligible training program identified in the application, within 60 days of award notification.
• Failure to provide proof of enrollment within 60 days may result in cancellation of the scholarship.

• The applicant must be a resident of Alberta (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with an open study permit from within Canada).
• The applicant must have had their primary residence in Alberta for at least one year before applying, or ordinarily reside in Alberta for at least six months annually (excluding time away for formal study).
• The applicant must be 25 years of age or younger as of the application deadline.
• The applicant must be enrolled in an eligible film and video arts training program (undergraduate studies, recognized program, or appropriate mentorship/workshop/master class with a focus on film and video art).

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

• Artistic ability based on the artistic merit of the film and video arts submission.
• Merit and appropriateness of the proposed program(s) in relation to the applicant’s film and video arts goals and interests.
• Impact of the proposed program(s) on the artistic development of the applicant.
• Applicant’s achievements and experience in film and video arts to date.

• 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.