Provided by Women in Animation (WIA)
The WIA Scholarship Program is devoted to furthering the academic efforts of deserving animation students who demonstrate creative talent, a passion for animation, a financial need, and a promising future in the industry. It is open to women, non-binary, and underrepresented gender identity students enrolled in animation production courses worldwide.
Award amount
$12,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
February 28, 2027
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Must be an active WIA Maker-level member (at minimum) that is active through March 2027
Must be an enrolled and active student at the time of submitting your application
If attending an accredited formal college or university, must be registered during the 2026-2027 academic school year as an undergraduate student in the sophomore, junior or senior year of study, or a graduate student
If taking formal courses, all courses must be a minimum duration of 3 to 6 months long
Must provide proof of at least one previous course taken within the previous academic year
Must provide proof of current enrollment in class for the duration outlined
Major: any field and aspect of art or animation production
Cumulative GPA of 2.85 minimum on a 4.0 scale
Applicants do not need to be US citizens or permanent residents
Age: 18+
Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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