2024 Film Scholarships Finder

Are you a future or current college student interested in exploring film scholarships? Trying to find ALL the different scholarships for film students? Feeling like you could be the next Jordan Peele, but don't know anything about film scholarships? You may or may not be aware that there are TONS of different film school scholarships, and multiple colleges with film scholarships, so it's important that you weigh all your options carefully to determine which scholarships for film are right for you. For many students, film scholarships are the only way to finance college. If you are a talented videographer trying to find the best scholarships for film majors, the following directory is for you! CampusReel's Scholarship Directory provides you with the most worthwhile film scholarships, scholarships for film making students, videography scholarships, and any other scholarships for film students we think you should know about. We suggest that you look through all of the film scholarships listed below, and make a list of the pros and cons of each. Once you have identified the four or five film scholarships best suited to your specific needs, it's time to sit down with your family and counselor to determine which to apply to. Good luck, videographers!!

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Film students?

There are 1534 scholarships totaling $14,500.00 available to Film students. You can easily browse through all 1534 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for Film students?

1534 are available for Film students.

How can you get Film scholarships?

Each scholarship has different criteria and requirements for applicants. You can easily browse the each Film scholarships by clicking to view its details. From the details page you’ll be able to find the application link.

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Video Contest for College Students
Sponsor:
The Christophers
Applicant must submit a film or video with a maximum length of five minutes expressing the theme that one person can make a difference. Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student in good standing. Selection is based upon content, ability to capture the theme, artistic and technical proficiency, and adherence...
Deadline:
December 15
$3,000.00
David L. Wolper Student Documentary Achievement Award
Sponsor:
International Documentary Association
Award is to recognize exceptional achievement in nonfiction film and video production at the university level and to bring greater public and industry awareness to the work of students in the documentary field. Applicant must be a registered, matriculating student and submit videotape with synopsis, application form, and entry fee.
Deadline:
June 11
$1,000.00
ABCNEWS VideoSource Award for The Best Use of News Footage in a Documentary
Sponsor:
International Documentary Association
Awarded to a film or video which best uses news footage as an integral component of the work. Applicant must be a registered, matriculating student and submit videotape with synopsis, application form, and entry fee.
Deadline:
June 11
$2,000.00
Pare Lorentz Award
Sponsor:
International Documentary Association
Awarded to a documentary film that best reflects the democratic sensibility, activist spirit, and lyrical vision of Pare Lorentz. Applicant must be a registered, matriculating student and submit videotape, synopsis, and entry fee.
Deadline:
June 11
$2,500.00
Erik Barnouw Award
Sponsor:
Organization of American Historians
Applicant must submit network or cable television film or video (concerned with American history) on an half inch video cassette. Only video programs released January 1 through December 31 are eligible.
Deadline:
January 6
$1,000.00
Florida Individual Artist Fellowship
Sponsor:
Florida Division of Cultural Affairs
Applicant must be a legal resident of Florida and maintain residency while receiving fellowship. Applicant must be a professional creative artist at least 18 years of age. Applicant must not have received a monetary fellowship award from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs in the last five years....
Deadline:
June 1
$5,000.00
Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts
Sponsor:
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Applicant must be a Mendocino, Fort Bragg, or Point Area high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university and study the performing arts, including music, dance, theatre, film, and puppetry. Selection based upon potential for career success in the performing arts and their prior academic performance. Minimum...
Deadline:
Open
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