EA Teen Animation Scholarship Program
In this four-month animation program for teens, students develop a strong portfolio for post-secondary school applications with the support of industry professionals.
About the Program
Students learn the methods, techniques, and technologies used in animation. Industry leaders and guest lecturers will share their knowledge and provide project mentorship as well as technique and skill development. Students have the chance to showcase their work at the end of the program.
The program is offered as a full scholarship thanks to Electronic Arts.
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Submission Guidelines
Applications are now closed for the 2026 program.
Portfolio
Your portfolio should include:
- Three examples of your best animation or multimedia work. Each example should be:
- A maximum of 3 minutes
- Accessible by a YouTube or Vimeo link
- Representative of your artistic practice
- A demonstration of your computer skills
- Between 5 and 7 images of your work, such as character designs or storyboard panels, that show the full span of your creativity. Images should be:
- In JPG format only
- Less than 1MB each
- An image/video list. Each item should include:
- Title of the artwork
- Date it was created
- Medium used (examples: HD video, Claymation, 2D animation, etc.)
- Length in mm:ss (video only)
Example:
- Self Portrait, 2024, graphite on paper; 2. Dream Sequence, 2024, Claymation, 03:45
If there are barriers to submitting a digital portfolio, please contact us to make other arrangements.
Letter of intent
In 500 to 1000 words (about 1 page), please share:
- Why you are interested in this program
- What you will contribute
- How you will benefit from the experience
- A brief statement about the work in your portfolio
- A description of your art practice – i.e., primary medium, themes, references, and inspirations, etc.
For details about the program, contact Arts Umbrella Admissions at [email protected]