Student Assistance Awards Program

Student Assistance Awards Program – NOW OPEN

The 2026 Canadian Picture Pioneers Student Assistance Awards process is now ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS until Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Canadian Picture Pioneers is awarding up to $150,000 to students in financial need. Each of the 25 selected students has the chance to receive $6,000 for post-secondary education.

Click here to read the full RULES AND REGULATIONS before you apply. Once completed, return to this page and answer the questions below. If your answers comply with the rules, the application form will be displayed.

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Application Form

Once you have reviewed all the program rules and regulations, please answer the following questions to see the student application:
Do you meet the full-time post-secondary requirements?

Are you over the age of 30?

Do you or a family member meet the program Employment Requirements?

Have you read and agree to all of the rules and regulations of the program?

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Contact Information

Education

Year entering*

If other, please explain

Employment History

Employment Eligibility

I am/have been employed for a minimum of 1 year at the following company within the past 6 months.

My parent/guardian/grandparent is/or has been employed at the following company for a minimum of 3 years within the past 6 months; or has retired from a minimum 5 year career in the film industry.

Essay Submission

In the below section, tell the judges about yourself, how the assistance award money will benefit you, career goals and how your life and education will benefit society. Details of your need for financial assistance must be included. Financial information should include current year school costs and any accumulated school debts. How you are currently paying for school costs, including any other education funding, scholarships and bursaries that you are receiving. The essay must also include information on any volunteer service with dates of volunteer activities.

Explain why you need the financial assistance.

Provide details on any volunteer activities.

Provide detailed breakdown on your educational costs.

In no less than 350 words, tell the judges about yourself and explain how any awarded assistance funds will be used and your career goals. Do not repeat information already included in above answers. Submit "Button" will not appear if word count is below 350.

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I agree I agree I have read and agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the CPP Student Assistance Program.

Please complete all the required fields to proceed.

Student Assistance Awards Program