The Open Window: Scholarships 2024

The Open Window invites students to apply for Scholarship Programme 2024 academic year.

Scholarship Application Closing Date: 16 October 2023

Scholarship Offer:

• The scholarships will cover up to 50% of the course fees per year for the full three-year degree program.
• Four scholarships are available, one for each of the following specialisation streams:
  1. Animation Arts
  2. Film Arts
  3. Creative Technologies
  4. Visual Communication

About the Competition:

• The competition is based on Visual Storytelling.
• Applicants are required to create a series of 4 images or frames inspired by the theme: “What’s in a story?”
• Applicants can use any format, approach, or visual medium, such as stop motion, comics, photographs, typography, sound, animation, 3D objects, digital designs, film, etc.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet the following minimum entry criteria:

• Interested in studying one of the full-time degree qualifications listed at Open Window.
• Able to start studying in January 2024.
• Meet the entry requirements for the chosen degree program.
• Demonstrate exceptional artistic talent and creative potential.
• Committed to completing 120 credits per year.
• Achieve and maintain a minimum overall average of 65% across all subjects.
• Agree to the competition rules.

How to apply:

• Submit your application online at the [Open Window Scholarship Competition Application 2024](Insert application link here).
• When asked how you heard about the competition, enter “studentroom.co.za”

Supporting Documentation:

• Main Project: A series of 4 images or frames inspired by the theme.
• Project title relevant to the theme.
• Rationale (maximum 200 words) explaining how the project responds to the theme.
• Project planning document, including planning and revision process notes.

Important Notes:

• Admission will be subject to the company’s standard admission requirements.
• The scholarship will only be offered to applicants who meet the degree entry requirements.
• Time-based entries should not exceed 30 seconds.
• Film and animation submissions should focus on 5 moments/events linked by cause and effect.
• Ensure the file size of your application is not larger than 20 MB.
• If your video exceeds 20 MB, upload it to YouTube and provide the link.
• Selection is based on creative potential and artistic talent.

Selection Process:

• A financial consultation will be conducted with shortlisted candidates before registration.
• Shortlisted candidates will be announced on the Open Window website.
• Online interviews will be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
• Winners will be announced on the Open Window website in December 2023.

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 16 October 2023. Ensure your application is submitted before this date to be considered.