Scholarship portal
Cost shouldn't decide who tells the story.
Apply for tuition support toward an Unpackaged Stories documentary program. The full application lives inside this site — nothing to download, nothing to print.
Scholarship types
Emerging Filmmaker Scholarship
For self-taught filmmakers building a first body of work.
Student Scholarship
For enrolled secondary or university students.
Low-Income Country Scholarship
For applicants in countries where tuition is out of reach.
Community Partner Scholarship
For learners referred by a partner school or organisation.
How it works
Who it's for
Young and first-time filmmakers who can't cover tuition on their own — especially students telling stories from underrepresented communities.
What support may be available
Partial or full tuition support toward an Unpackaged Stories program. The level of support is set by our review team case by case.
How applications are reviewed
Our team reads every application on a rolling basis, looking at financial circumstances, availability for live classes, and the story you want to tell.
Awards are limited
Scholarships are limited each cycle and are not guaranteed. Strong applicants may be waitlisted for a later cycle.
Application process
Six short steps inside this site. Your answers save as you go, so you can leave and return. You'll get an email confirmation once you submit, and you can track status from your dashboard.
Ready when you are.
You'll need an account so your progress saves. Six steps, roughly fifteen minutes.