Endgame Scholarships
Applications close November 14th, 2024
Student artwork by Gonzo Apestegui
Scholarship Overview
The Endgame Scholarships at CG Spectrum are aimed at local and international emerging artists who show promise in their artistic and technical abilities but may face financial barriers to pursuing their education. This includes recent high school graduates, entry-level trainees, and individuals transitioning into the fields of animation, visual effects, game development, and digital art.
These completion scholarships are designed to ease financial burdens, allowing creatives to fully concentrate on their studies and development. This academic support gives them access to a specialised curriculum, expert mentorship, and career-related resources, helping to pave the way for industry success.
Courses
Accredited and non-accredited courses
Intake
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
Eligibility
Domestic and international students
Value
- Full tuition for the Capstone trimester of Bachelor's Degree programs
- Full tuition for the final term of the Career Track programs
Delivery
Online
Application Close Date
November 15th, 2024
Eligibility
To be eligible for an Endgame Scholarship, students must meet ALL of the following:
- Applicants must meet the entry requirements
- Applicants must agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the scholarship offer
- Applicants must be commencing students
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or over at commencement of studies
- Applicants must demonstrate previous experience of, or interest in, digital technologies and/or the visual arts.
Criteria
- Ability to demonstrate via the provision of supporting documentation eligibility to be considered for one or more of the personal circumstances categories outlined above.
- The 3-5 minute video response offers a clear description of previous experience and/or interest in digital technologies/visual arts. It provides a convincing case for the likely success of the applicant within the selected degree and major.
- The statement outlining future career aspirations is aligned with the curriculum intent of the course.
How to apply
Applicants must provide:
- Proof of eligibility for entry to an accredited or non-accredited course
- A 3-5 minute video response or a 300 - 500 word application letter, which outlines the following:
- Details of the applicant’s previous experience of, or interest in, digital technologies and/or the visual arts.
- Any personal or professional circumstances that would support the application
- The area of specialisation the applicant is interested in studying and why
- A statement outlining the applicant’s future career aspirations.
- A portfolio of relevant or related work is encouraged but not required unless applying for Concept Art specialisations where a portfolio is mandatory.
Shortlisted applicants may also be required to participate in an interview.
Terms and Conditions
CGSI Tuition Scholarships are awarded subject to the following terms and conditions:
- All Tuition Scholarship applicants must abide by the advertised eligibility requirements and must provide supporting documentation as proof of eligibility. They must also provide additional documentation (as requested) for each advertised Tuition Scholarship. A failure to provide the requested supporting evidence and documentation may result in an application being disallowed.
- Tuition Scholarships only apply to the course or program for which they have been awarded and are non-transferable. Should a Tuition Scholarship holder wish to make alternative arrangements (for example, a change to their major or area of specialisation), such requests will need to be approved by the relevant Faculty Dean;
- Recipients of all CGSI Tuition Scholarships for accredited courses must be full time students (40 Credit Points in each trimester as per the specific requirements of each course), unless alternative arrangements have been approved by the relevant Faculty Dean or Executive Dean;
- Recipients of Tuition Scholarships for non-accredited courses must commit to full time study as per the requirements of the relevant program;
- Tuition Scholarship recipients must not be holders of another CGSI or other higher education provider scholarship within the same period of time;
- Full and Completion Tuition Scholarships must be taken within the specified study period/s and may only be deferred in exceptional circumstances;
- Where a request for exceptional circumstances is submitted, supporting documentation must be provided and will be subject to approval by the relevant Faculty Dean. If approved, the total deferment period cannot exceed two trimesters. This applies to both Full and Completion Tuition Scholarship holders within accredited courses;
- For Tuition Scholarship holders who are participating in non-accredited programs and courses, deferrals are not permitted, except in exceptional circumstances. Where a request for exceptional circumstances is submitted, supporting documentation must be provided and will be subject to approval by the relevant Faculty Dean;
- 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 the 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;
- Completion Scholarship holders in the accredited programs must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 5 or higher across the study periods prior to the commencement of the Scholarship; receiving a fail grade in any accredited subject prior to commencement of the Completion Scholarship may result in review or termination;
- Where a Full Tuition Scholarship for a non-accredited course has been terminated or revoked, the student may be required to reimburse the Institute for the costs associated with their tuition;
- Where a Full Tuition Scholarship for an accredited course has been terminated or revoked; the student may be required to reimburse the Institute for the costs associated with any subject that the student has enrolled and:
(a) the subject is not completed; or
(b) the student withdraws from the subject post census data,
and no special circumstances exist;
- The Institute is not obliged to award Scholarships if it is determined that there are no/insufficient suitable applicants;
- The Institute reserves the right to offer additional Scholarships at any time and according to eligibility criteria developed by a panel that includes senior members of both the academic and administrative teams at CG Spectrum Institute.