Emerging Creator Career Launch Scholarship

Presented to a student enrolled in the final semester of any program within the Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design (FMCAD). This student will demonstrate exceptional creative ability and strong potential for launching a successful professional practice. This could include a freelance practice, joining a design firm or production house, creating original content, or building an independent studio. Preference will be given to a student who self-identifies as Indigenous or as a member of an equity-deserving group.

Award
$2,000.00
Scopes
Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design
Deadline
02/02/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please provide a 250-300 word Career Intent statement describing what you create, why you do this work, any ideas or artists who have influenced your work, and what you hope to achieve in the next three-to-five years.
  2. Please provide a “Creative Portfolio” that may include files, demo reels, sample chapters, or similar, as dictated by your specific discipline to speak to your creative abilities.