Good to Great Scholarships
Applications close January 24th, 2025
Student artwork by Hana Harrison
Scholarship Overview
GameChanger Academy's Good to Great Scholarships offer an intensive 12-week industry-readiness program designed to prepare recent graduates, entry-level trainees, and junior talent for the demands of the film and games industry.
This scholarship is designed for Victorian creatives who excelled in their film and game studies but may lack hands-on industry experience. It helps them transition from education to the professional world through rigorous industry training that sharpens their skills and builds confidence.
Scholarship holders will be required to work under real-world studio conditions, adhering to professional schedules and engaging in critical processes such as rounds, dailies, client briefs, and feedback sessions—key elements of the daily operations within top film and game studios.
What is it? This immersive program prepares students for the industry by replicating real studio workflows in a simulated or partner studio setting. Students engage in essential studio processes like rounds, dailies, client briefs, and feedback sessions and receive 50 hours of one-on-one mentoring.
How long does it take? 12 weeks full-time.
Who would benefit from enrolling? This program is for recent film and games graduates and junior talent who possess the right technical and creative skills to enter the industry but lack real-world studio experience.
Why do it? Become job-ready through hands-on training. By completion, participants will have gained valuable experience working within a studio environment, developed their networking skills, and built a strong portfolio—empowering them to step confidently into industry.
Course value: $15,000 (fully covered by VicScreen and Game Changer Academy).
First offering: February 2025
Eligibility
To be eligible this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or over at commencement of studies
- Be able to show Victorian residency status
- Be either an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Have a record of relevant education and/or training in the sector
- Have a history of engagement with the VFX, Games and/or animation sectors
- Demonstrate technical and creative capabilities through a portfolio
- Agree to the terms and conditions outlined in Good to Great scholarship offer
Diversity and Inclusivity
As an institute that celebrates excellence, diversity and inclusivity, our goal is to create a cohort of students representative of all abilities and backgrounds. Applicants are encouraged to use the checklist below to identify the communities, abilities or identities relevant to their personal circumstances (if applicable). This is, however, not a requirement.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- First in family (to attend university)
- People living with a disability
- Neurodiverse people
- People facing financial hardship
- People living in rural/remote communities
- Cultural minority groups
- Other underrepresented groups within the VFX, games or animation sectors
- Academic achievement
- Creative excellence
How to apply
To apply for the Good to Great Scholarship, you must be able to provide the following:
- Resume
- Proof of relevant education or training
- Proof of Victorian residency (official documentation which states the applicant’s name and a Victorian residential address eg. drivers license, rates notice, bank statements etc).
- A 3-5 minute video response which outlines the following:
- Details of the applicant’s previous experience of, or interest in, digital technologies/entertainment and/or the visual arts.
- Any personal or professional circumstances that would support the application
- The area of specialisation that the applicant is interested in developing
- A statement outlining future career aspirations.
- Additional documentation:
- Evidence to support the personal circumstances identified above
- The email address of two referees (for example a previous teacher or employer). Referees will only be contacted if the applicant has been shortlisted. They will be contacted via a web form.
- A portfolio.
Shortlisted applicants may also be required to participate in an interview.
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.
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.
Apply Now For Your Scholarship
Fill out this form for more information and details on how you can secure funding for your education. Your future awaits—let’s get started!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
If your question isn't answered below, head to the main scholarships page for more FAQs.The Good to Great program is a full-time program that runs for 12 weeks.
The program is 12 weeks long and will start in early February.
After that, the next intake dates are May and
September.
Please note that these dates are subject to change.
Currently, this program is covered 100% by a scholarship as part of the initiative with the Victorian Government.
Our onsite location will have the hardware and software relevant to the program. Students will also be able to access student licenses for relevant software remotely.
The exact software you use will depend on your area of specialization.
To get the most out of the experience, we recommend you take this program in our central Melbourne location.
There is no formal qualification awarded for this program.