Building on the success of three Doers and Dreamers recipient cohorts, they are launching Doers and Dreamers H-Class, a special edition scholarship offering five selected artists from underrepresented communities in Canada a scholarship of $5,000 CAD towards Think Tank’s signature program, Houdini for Film or Games.
Starting February 5, 2025, this innovative online program teaches students with no experience in CG how to develop complex VFX sequences. With a specific focus on Houdini software, graduates from this program step into the industry with an elevated insight into one of the most in-demand tools.
Scholarship Details:
- Application Portal opens November 4 (9:00 am PST) until December 6 (8:59 pm PST)
- Successful applicants must be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Landed Immigrants
- Scholarship recipients announced January 6, 2025
- Recipients receive $5,000 CAD towards the Houdini for Film or Games program tuition
- All software is provided by Think Tank
- Additional bursaries may be offered to non-recipient artists based on merit and availability
- Learn more and apply here: https://thinktankonline.tttc.ca/doers_dreamers_scholarship_2025/
Since launching in 2021, the Doers and Dreamers Digital Arts Scholarship has created opportunities within the entertainment industry for artists from historically overlooked communities. People of all genders, abilities, and identities from underrepresented communities in Canada, including members of Indigenous, Black, and racialized groups, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ communities, are encouraged to apply for this initiative.