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Explore our scholarships to help you take the next step in your creative career

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The Next Generation Scholarships

The Next Generation Scholarships are designed for high school leavers who are serious about building a future in the creative industries. Whether you're passionate about animation, games, digital art, programming, or visual storytelling, these scholarships recognise students who show potential, commitment, and a willingness to develop their craft.

From supporting female-identifying students entering technical disciplines to aspiring game creators, regional students, and future animators, each scholarship provides an opportunity to train under industry professionals and start building work that holds up to professional standards.

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Girls Who Build Scholarship

Eligibility: Australian citizen or permanent resident 

The Girls Who Build Scholarship is for female-identifying students who want to work on the technical side of the creative industries. Open to aspiring game developers, FX artists, 3D modellers, animators, and programmers, it's for students who are serious about building skills and a portfolio that holds up. Recipients also receive one-on-one coaching from a female-identifying industry professional who has already made the journey. 

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Beyond the City Scholarship 

Eligibility: Australian citizen or permanent resident 

The Beyond the City Scholarship is for students living outside Australia's major cities who want serious creative industry training without having to move. Open to aspiring animators, game developers, VFX artists, and digital artists, it's built on a simple premise: talent isn't limited by postcode. If you're ready to do the work and build a portfolio that holds up, where you live shouldn't hold you back. 

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Game Creator Scholarship

Eligibility: Australian citizen or permanent resident 

The Game Creator Scholarship is for students who want to build games from the ground up. Open to aspiring game designers, artists, and programmers, it's for students who think seriously about how games are made and want to develop the skills to make them. If you're ready to challenge yourself and build work that holds up, this is where you start. 

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2D Animation Scholarship

Eligibility: Australian citizen or permanent resident 

The 2D Animation Scholarship is for students who are serious about the craft of animation. Whether your focus is character work, motion graphics, or visual storytelling, it's for aspiring animators who are ready to build technical foundations, take real feedback, and develop a body of work that holds up to professional standards. 

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GameChanger Scholarships

GameChanger Scholarships are an exclusive opportunity for Victorian residents, made possible through a partnership between CG Spectrum, VicScreen, and the Victorian Government.

These scholarships are designed to empower aspiring creatives across the state, providing access to industry-focused education and mentorship to help them kickstart their careers in animation, visual effects, and game development.

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Excellence, Diversity and Equity Bachelor Scholarships

Eligibility: Residents of Victoria, Australia 

These scholarships are an investment in the next wave of creative professionals. They recognise talent, promote diverse voices, and support equitable access to education in animation, VFX, game development, and digital art.

A bachelor-level scholarship designed for aspiring artists, recipients access expert-led practical training to master their chosen discipline while developing essential theoretical, interpersonal, and industry-relevant skills.

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Good To Great Scholarships

Eligibility: Residents of Victoria, Australia

Scholarship holders gain access to our intensive industry-readiness program that prepares recent graduates, entry-level trainees, and junior talent for the demands of the film and games industry.

This scholarship is ideal for creatives who have excelled in their film and game studies but may lack real-world experience. It helps artists make the leap from education to industry through rigorous studio-simulated training that sharpens their skills and builds confidence.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When do applications close?

Applications for the Excellence, Diversity, and Equity Bachelor, Good to Great, and Endgame Scholarships are currently closed. 

Sign up HERE to receive GameChanger Academy updates, including when applications for our scholarships reopen (later this year).
Which scholarships are available for internationals?

CG Spectrum's Endgame Scholarship is open to domestic and international applicants. Learn more about the scholarship and eligibility here.
Can interstate people apply for the GameChanger Scholarships if they agree to move to Vic?

Yes, but you have to prove Victorian residency prior to applying.
Can former students apply for the Good to Great Scholarship Yes, but you must be based in Victoria and be able to prove Victorian residency upon application.
Can I apply for more than one scholarship? No, each student can only hold one scholarship at CGS. Students are also not eligible if they currently hold a scholarship from another institution.
Do I have to submit a video as part of my application?

Good to Great Scholarship:
A video submission is required.

Excellence, Diversity, and Equity Bachelor Scholarship and Endgame Scholarship:
Video responses are excellent ways to inject your personality into the application. However, we understand that some people are not comfortable with being on camera, and in this instance, you can submit a written response. We celebrate excellence, diversity, and inclusivity at CGS, so however you apply, make sure we see the real you in your application, whether that be video or written. 
How are scholarship recipients selected? There are criteria that will be followed to judge all applications.
Can I defer my scholarship if I’m not ready to start right away? Our Scholarships are based on full-time study unless alternative arrangements have been approved by the relevant Faculty Dean or Executive Dean. If approved, the total deferment period cannot exceed two trimesters.
What happens if I fail a subject or withdraw?

All Tuition Scholarship holders must maintain high levels of attendance and meaningful and ongoing engagement with the Scholarship course and its staff.

Full Scholarship holders in accredited courses must maintain satisfactory academic standards across all subjects of study. Receiving a 'fail' grade in any accredited subject may result in a review or termination of the Full Tuition Scholarship.
How can I increase my chances of being selected?

Scholarships are competitive so you want to stand out from the crowd. Be sure to make your application as convincing as possible to the panel. Show your passion and be yourself.
Who is judging the applications? The judging panel is made up of academic and administrative staff  including those with industry experience
How do I apply? Fill out the form (above), and our admissions team will be in touch with more information and next steps.
What happens after I apply? We'll be in touch with more information. Good luck!

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Why a theme?

If you have time constraints, a limited budget or have no clue how to code, a theme is a good choice. Countless hours of work were invested in the POWER theme such that you save yourself a ton of time, headaches and money.
Is a theme the right fit for me?

The POWER theme is intuitive, easy-to-use and well documented. With our module options you'll have all the control you desire - no matter if you are in marketing, design or coding.
Can i use my own branding? You have a vast amount of color & styling options - Detailed options that allow you to control typography, color schemes and styles across all templates and many options to overwrite styles on a per module basis. Of course you can change the logo too.
How to get started? Once, you purchased our theme from the Hubspot marketplace, you will find all templates,  modules and assets in HubSpots design manager under the folder POWER. We highly recommend starting with our detailed documentation: read documentation.
How do i get support? You got stuck in your building process? Get in touch with us through the live-chat option on our website or contact us through our contact form and we will do our best to help you.
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