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Film Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

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August 25, 2025

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The Best Film Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Beetlejuice Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of the Beetlejuice universe and its expansion.
    All students are eligible
    1
  2. Wicked Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!
    All students are eligible
    2
  3. Kozakov Foundation Scholarship for Creatives in Theater, Film, or Dance

    Funded by
    Kozakov Foundation

    Amount

    $5,133

    Deadline

    May 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to uplift students who are passionate about the arts and pursuing higher education and careers in their dream fields.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Acting, directing, dance, theater, or film
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    3
  4. Julie Madison Memorial Art Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Mills & Madison Family

    Amount

    $1,136

    Deadline

    Aug 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support single parents and children of single parents who are pursuing the arts so they can complete their degrees and achieve their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Single parent or child from a single parent household
    • Field of Study: Fine arts, graphic design, art therapy, digital/multi-media arts, photography, game and interactive media design, cinematography and film/video production, theater arts, fashion design, musical art, dance, or culinary arts
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    4
  5. Kozakov Foundation Fellowship for Creatives

    Funded by
    Kozakov Foundation

    Amount

    $5,135

    Deadline

    Jul 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    The Kozakov Foundation Fellowship for Creatives (Acting in Theater or Film) is designed to aid a student with university tuition to pursue a career in film, theatre, or television.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate Student
    • Majors: Acting in Theater or Film
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    5
  6. Verve Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Verve Educational Consulting

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support high school seniors and undergraduates who are pursuing art in college.
    • State: New Jersey
    • Field of Interest: Art
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    6
  7. Make Your Mark BIPOC Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grind Arts Company

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Apr 02, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    In an effort to jumpstart the career of BIPOC creators, this grant will be awarded to an up-and-coming artist(s) of color to create a short piece that exists at the intersection of dance, theater, and film. We hope that the work you create from this grant will be something that you can have forever, and use as a tool to begin your journey as an artist.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    7
  8. Nikhil Desai "Favorite Film" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nikhil Desai

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 01, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship exists to help students escape from the monotony of school and to allow them to express themselves in describing their favorite film!
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    8
  9. Bold Art Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    May 12, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who appreciate art to ease the costs of higher education.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    9
  10. Bold Art Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jul 14, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support creative students who are passionate about art.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    10