HOW TO APPLY

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GENERAL ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

Age requirements can vary depending on the program.

Must have a portfolio or reel displaying work.

May be asked to travel.

Must be able to understand and communicate well in English.

Must own the rights to any artwork that is submitted.

In the event of a dispute as to eligibility, the Foundation will decide whether an applicant is eligible, and its decision will be binding.

GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESS

Go to the application website: https://ctnf.smapply.io/ 

Register for the website.

Select the program you want to apply for.

And select the scholarship you are applying for.

We recommend taking your time to show your best work. Quality over quantity!
Your portfolio should show your best work! Please organize your work to highlight your passion for visual storytelling.

Resume Submission Specifications: Applicants will submit a PDF.

SUBMISSION SPECIFICATIONS

We recommend taking your time to show your best work. Quality over quantity!


Your portfolio should show your best work! Please organize your work to highlight your passion for visual storytelling.

Resume Submission Specifications: Applicants will submit a PDF.

Portfolio Submission Specifications: Applicants will submit:

• 5 - 12 Images
• All image files must be .jpg, .jpeg, or .pdf in the RGB color space.
• The image file can be no larger than 1240 x 1240 pixels.
• The file names for your images submitted should be in the following format:
• Name_#.filetype (For example:  AbeLincoln_01.jpeg)
• File names should not contain any other characters, other than a-z, A-Z, and 0-9, and shouldn’t have any blank spaces.

Selfie Video Specifications:

• Submit a short video selfie expressing what animation means to you. 

Reel Specifications:

• 2-3 minutes long, highlighting your best work.
• Submit a link to your reel either on YouTube or Vimeo.
• Reel Description: If your work includes a password, please remember to include this password in your reel description.

AWARD PROCESS

There are multiple programs to apply for. 

There are Judges for each program.

The Foundation will notify each winner and announce the winners in each program.

The Foundation in some cases will announce the Finalists.

Winners in each category in some cases will be featured at special events.

Each Winner will receive a prize. Each Finalist, if any, will receive a runner up prize. The prizes can vary.

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EVALUATION AND REVIEW

Your work will be evaluated by judges who are veteran or current working professionals in the animation industry on the below criteria.  

• Creativity The idea/concept. 
• Storytelling Is the story readable. Is it clear. 
• Technique The skill and handling of the medium you are working in. 
• Style Design. 
• Originality Your voice. Your signature.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

All applicants for the CTN Foundation Awards must agree to the terms and conditions.

The CTN Foundation is closely monitoring the best health and safety practices associated with COVID-19 for future programming that may include any in-person events.

Winners, if selected, must agree to participate in the Foundation’s exclusive Scholarship Alumni program, the details of which will be conveyed to them by the Foundation.

Email questions about your submissions or any technical questions to team@ctnfoundation.org .