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Ukrainian Refugees

25 Full Tuition Scholarships for Ukrainian Refugees

Update March 28, 2022: All 25 scholarships have been awarded, and applications are now closed. VanArts thanks all applicants and wishes that we could offer more. Scholarships for the September 2022 intake may be offered at a future date. Follow VanArts on social media to receive the latest news and updates.

If you have fled your homeland of Ukraine to escape the February 24, 2022 Russian invasion, Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts) is offering 25 full tuition scholarships for students to attend the following one-year diploma programs for the spring 2022 intake:

  • 2D Character Animation
  • 3D Character Animation
  • Game Art & Design
  • Professional Photography
  • Visual Effects for Film & Television

These diploma programs are delivered over 12 months starting March 14, 2022, but we will accept late admission until April 4th. You can begin your studies online until you are able to travel to Canada.

Vancouver is one of the largest centres in the world for jobs in the digital arts and entertainment industries. After you successfully complete your studies with VanArts, you will be positioned to start your working career in these creative fields.

To get started, please complete the Application for Admission. ($100 application fee will be waived)

You can also reach out to our admissions team Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm Pacific Standard Time, 1-604-682-2787 or email info@vanarts.com.

The staff and faculty of VanArts look forward to welcoming you to our campus in Vancouver, BC Canada.

VanArts Press Release – March 8, 2022

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“I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support! The amount of help worldwide is overwhelming and it really makes a difference for us here, helps us stay strong, keep fighting, standing our ground and hoping some day soon to get back to a normal life again.”

-Iryna P
Lviv, Ukraine

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