FULL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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Classic Traditional Animation

"This scholarship plays a crucial role in supporting keys to the 'Illusion of Life' and full animation while nurturing the talents of 2D animation artists"

Animation Storytelling

"ICEP provides a global cross training canvas to learn through the cultural and creative exchanges of students and educators around the world."

Character Design

"A character design scholarship celebrating character creation in animation, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling."

Animation Filmmaking

"Be selected to study with Aaron Blaise through a scholarship supporting emerging artists and filmmakers who craft compelling stories through animation and visual storytelling."

Design

"A scholarship honoring the legacy of Mary Blair, empowering women designers to bring bold creativity and visionary storytelling to the world of animation, illustration and design."

Puppetry and Stop Motion 

"A scholarship dedicated to supporting artists passionate about puppetry and stop-motion filmmaking, fostering storytelling and craftsmanship in this timeless art form."

Comic Creator

"This scholarship is dedicated to comic creators, supporting the development of dynamic characters and compelling narratives through the fusion of  illustration and unique storytelling styles."

Cartooning

"This scholarship supports aspiring cartoonists to bring stories to life through the single-panel, comic page or full-length films with a strong storytelling heart, humor, and imagination."

Music Composition

"This scholarship celebrates the art of film scoring, supporting aspiring composers who live to craft emotive and dynamic music for animated short and feature films."

Sculpture and Maquette

"Honoring the legacy of Kent Melton, this scholarship supports aspiring sculptors who bring characters to life through the art of maquette sculpting for visual  storytelling."

Illustration and Hero Design

"A scholarship mentored by Mel Milton, empowering illustrators to develop dynamic character designs and bold storytelling in the world of superheroes and beyond."

Film Technology

"Honoring Christopher W. Gee, this scholarship supports aspiring film technicians shaping the digital future of storytelling through innovation and visual technology."

Short, Mini and Micro Films 

"This exclusive selection gives new filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their film in a high quality environment, share their journey and meet their audience and other filmmakers.."

Event Exhibition

"This award is granted by supporting patrons and is a great opportunity for mid-journey artists to gain exposure and experience by exhibiting at a trade show, expo or conference."

The Illusion of Life

"An original unique, Fantasia-esque animation experience that melds music, performance, animation,  into a spectacular support system for life."

Intl Creative Exchange Program

"ICEP provides a global cross training canvas to learn through the cultural and creative exchanges of students and educators around the world."

Intl Creative Exchange Animation

"ICEP provides a global cross training canvas to learn through the cultural and creative exchanges of students and educators around the world."

Intl Creative Exchange Animation 

"ICEP provides a global cross training canvas to learn through the cultural and creative exchanges of students and educators around the world."