MAKE Grant Application Form 2026

Section 1: Applicant Information

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Name

Role in the Project (e.g., Director, Producer)

Email

Secondary Email Address

(optional, for important updates)

Applying with a Team?

Yes
No

Contact Phone Number

Year of Study

Major/Program

School

List Full Names of All Team Members:

Section 2: Project Information

Project Title:

Project Summary:

Provide a brief overview of your project, including the key concept, story, and goals.

Statement of Purpose:

Explain the inspiration behind your thesis film, what motivates you as an artist to tell this story, and how this project reflects your creative vision. Briefly highlight how the grant will help you elevate your production to execute the concept of your dreams.

Funding Proposal

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We accept (.pdf, .doc, .xlsx) use the following template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QqcMDSY9y6QAVYGPF_tasZRKW5S56FlAVuAXMKrRgwE/edit?usp=sharing

Timeline:

Outline the expected timeline for completing the project, from pre-production to post-production.

Additional Funding (if any):

Please indicate if your project has already received or is currently supported by any educational institution, private funding, or other financial sources. This information is for reference only and will not affect the evaluation of your application.

Section 3: Submission Materials

Story Concept and Treatment:

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Upload a single PDF document in presentation form that includes your story concept and treatment, with all relevant information that might include a synopsis, character descriptions, plot outlines, storyboards, and background art. Please make sure that you have your name in the title of the PDF.

Personal Portfolio:

Please provide a link to your portfolio website or portfolio PDF.

Section 4: Agreement

Terms and Conditions:

Yes
No

I have read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined for the MAKE Animation Thesis Grant.

Intellectual Property Rights:

Yes
No

I understand that I retain full intellectual property rights to my project, and I agree to allow MAKE to use approved promotional materials of my choosing for scholarship promotion.

Interview Participation:

Yes
No

I agree to participate in a 30-minute to 1-hour interview at the end of the academic year, for promotional purposes.

Certification:

Yes
No

I certify that all the information provided in this submission is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

MAKE Thesis Grant — Senior Animation Students

2026 Application Form

Section 1: Applicant Information

Section 2: Project Information

Section 3: Submission Materials

Section 4: Agreement