Scholarships and funding
Animation School Scholarships, Assistantships and Funding
Funding for animation degrees ranges from full tuition-and-stipend packages (mostly in research doctorates) to competitive scholarships, assistantships and grants. Rules differ by country and by student category, and amounts are shown in the currency the school publishes; they are never converted or compared across currencies. We separate guaranteed funding, competitive awards, tuition-only support and grants, and show every claim with its official source. How we classify funding
Programs by verified funding classification
| Classification | What it means | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Fully funded — guaranteed for all admitted students | The program states that every admitted student receives tuition coverage and a stipend for the normal length of the program. | 0 |
| Fully funded — subject to published conditions | Tuition coverage and a stipend are offered to all admitted students, subject to conditions the program publishes (for example satisfactory progress). | 0 |
| Competitive full-funding awards | Full funding (tuition and stipend) is available to selected students only. Admission does not guarantee it. | 2 |
| Tuition coverage only | Tuition is waived or remitted, but no stipend is published. Tuition remission alone is not a living-support package. | 0 |
| Partial funding | Some scholarships, assistantships or awards exist for some students; full funding is not stated. | 0 |
| Funding not verified | We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable. | 173 |
Named scholarships, assistantships and grants
Listed as each school publishes them. Unless a page says otherwise, these awards are competitive and do not go to every admitted student.
Assistantships
- Graduate Assistantships — Pratt Institute, Digital Arts, MFA (3-D Animation and Motion Arts Concentration)Eligibility: Digital Arts MFA students apply semester by semester.
Scholarships
- Concordia Undergraduate Excellence Awards — Concordia University, Film Animation (BFA)Guaranteed $4,000 entrance award for students in Canada who demonstrate academic excellenceEligibility: Students in Canada who demonstrate academic excellence
- Full Sail Bound Scholarship — Full Sail University, Computer Animation (Bachelor of Science)Up to $15,000Eligibility: Qualified campus students
- Kevin Walsh Scholarship — Kingston University, Computer Animation MAOne-year scholarship for a taught master's course
- Amazon MGM Creative Technology Scholarship — National Film and Television School, Animation for Film and GamesEligibility: Eligible applicants offered a place are invited to apply.
- Prof. J. Michael O’Rourke Scholarship Award — Pratt Institute, Digital Arts, MFA (3-D Animation and Motion Arts Concentration)Eligibility: Incoming first-year Digital Arts MFA students; no additional application; based on portfolio review and interview.
- DDA Scholarships — Pratt Institute, Digital Arts, MFA (3-D Animation and Motion Arts Concentration)Eligibility: All accepted applicants considered for merit-based tuition scholarships; no application required.
- Master Up — Rochester Institute of Technology, Film and Animation MFA30% tuition scholarship for an RIT master's degreeEligibility: As described on the page; see RIT Master Up page for rules.
- Eranda Rothschild Scholarship — Royal College of Art, Animation MAFull fees and maintenanceEligibility: Home fee status
- Entrance scholarships (undergraduate priority deadline) — Alberta University of the Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts – Studio Art, Animation concentrationAmount not stated on the pageEligibility: Applicants who complete all application steps by the priority deadline are considered automatically.
- Creative Pathfinder Scholarship — Yoobee Colleges, Bachelor of AnimationFirst year tuition free (course-related costs not included)Eligibility: Domestic students applying for the scholarship, as stated on the page.
- Portfolio Scholarship Competition (Hamburg, Faculty of Creative Industries) — Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), BA (Hons) Animation (Hamburg)100% tuition for best portfolio (1 student), 50% for 10 students, 40% for 20 studentsEligibility: Valid on Faculty of Creative Industries programmes at the Hamburg campus
- DePaul Cinema Studios Scholarship — DePaul University, Animation (MFA)Full tuition for the programEligibility: Apply by the December 15 priority deadline for consideration.
- Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship — Institute of Art, Design + Technology, Dún Laoghaire, MA AnimationStipend of EUR 10,000 and full fee waiverEligibility: Non-EU applicants holding an offer for the MA in Animation
Tuition waivers
- Graduate progression discount — Arts University Bournemouth, MA Animation Production35% tuition fee discount and a £500 voucher for 2026 AUB BA graduates progressing to the MAEligibility: Graduating from an AUB BA (Hons) course in 2026; on-campus full-time study commencing September 2026.
Public aid, loans and cost of living
Government loans and grants depend on the country and on your residency and citizenship; start with the national student-finance body and each school's financial aid or international office. A school's official cost estimate may include an allowance for supplies or equipment; that allowance is not the same as equipment or software costs. Animation Scholarships · Animation Software and Equipment Costs