The Animation Educators Forum (AEF), a program of ASIFA-Hollywood, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Student Scholarship Program. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. PST.

This international initiative is aimed at supporting students pursuing degrees in accredited college-level animation programs. Eligible applicants include undergraduate students entering their sophomore year or above, as well as graduate students working toward the completion of their degrees.

Scholarship awards are available in amounts of up to $5,000 USD, and can be used for tuition, books and supplies, animation equipment (hardware or software), formal academic research (including travel), and senior or graduate thesis projects.

Submissions officially opened on April 21, 2025, and will remain open until the August 1 deadline. Interested students can apply at: scholarships.animationeducatorsforum.org

For full eligibility guidelines and application details, visit: animationeducatorsforum.org/scholarships. Specific questions can be directed to the AEF team at [email protected].

ASIFA-Hollywood is the industry’s leading professional organization dedicated to championing the art of animation and honoring the artists behind it. As the largest chapter of the global ASIFA organization, ASIFA-Hollywood actively supports animation preservation, education, and outreach efforts. Key initiatives include the Animation Archive, Animation Aid Foundation, AEF, and the prestigious Annie Awards™.

To learn more about ASIFA-Hollywood and its mission, visit asifa-hollywood.org.