Funding Your Education
InFocus Film School’s dedication to inclusive education includes supporting First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in reaching their artistic and career goals in the creative industries. We’re here to help you navigate and access support programs that lower the barriers to a quality education.
Eligible students accepted into these programs can have their film school tuition subsidized up to 100%, with non-repayable funding.
- Film Production
- Screenwriting
- 3D Animation
- Visual Effects
- Documentary
- Graphic Design
There are many routes and funding opportunities for Indigenous students to access a film education. For further information or guidance, contact our Admissions team.
Band Funding
If you are a First Nations band member, your band may offer scholarships, bursaries or other funding that partially or even fully covers your tuition. Each band has its own application process to access these funds, and may have deadlines or timelines for when you can apply.
- 01 Contact your band’s post-secondary funding administrator for their application requirements and deadlines.
- 02 Gather the documents they ask for. Our admissions advisors can help with any paperwork from InFocus.
- 03 Apply ahead of your program start date, so funding is in place before classes begin.
Scholarships + Other Funding
If you are Inuit, Métis or non-status, there are options available to you as well. Many sources of external funding and financial support exist for all Indigenous students, offered by governments and non-profits across Canada.
Start here Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool Indigenous Services Canada’s database of bursaries and scholarships. Search for the awards that apply to you. Open the search tool