SCHOLARSHIP FOR NEW STUDENTS
GUIDELINES
Pittsburgh Filmmakers School of Film, Photography, and Digital Video offers one of the most comprehensive artistic training programs in the media and photographic arts in the United States. The Scholarship program is open only to students taking classes on a non-credit basis.
Full and partial scholarships are available to low-income students who wish to study these important art forms. First-time students who wish to enroll in an introductory course on a non-credit basis can apply to the Scholarship Program for New Students. Download application and guidelines here:
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Prospective students should have a high school diploma or GED.
Students who have taken at least one class at Pittsburgh Filmmakers can apply to the Continuing Student Scholarship program to attend intermediate or advanced classes. Download a Continuing Student Scholarship application and guidelines here:
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Scholarships are awarded on a sliding scale based on income, number of applicants, and funds available. Full scholarships cover all tuition and course fees except for a $35 payment due at the time of class registration, and include a small cash grant for class expenses.
Only applicants whose annual income totals less than 200% of the Federal poverty guidelines will be considered ($21,630 individual, $44,100 for a family of four). Applicants must submit proof of income (most recent 1040 Federal tax form, or SSI, SSDI, or public assistance statement) along with the application on the reverse side of this page. Applicants who can be claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax forms should submit proof of that person’s income.
PROCEDURE
Application and proof of income must be received at the address on the application by APRIL 16, 2010. No payment is due at the time of application. Pittsburgh Filmmakers staff will review all applications and determine awards in time for class registration. All award determinations are final.
Students who are awarded scholarships must then complete non-credit course registration. See registration guidelines in the Summer course schedule or at: http://www.pghfilmmakers.org/education/registration.html.
When registering, students must pay $35 (if awarded a full scholarship) or the balance of tuition and course fees due (if awarded a partial scholarship). Students should register as soon as possible after receiving the award: A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT IN CLASS. Only completing course registration will do so.
If you have any questions, contact John Cantine, Scholarship Coordinator at 412-681-5449 x 215 or jpc@pghfilmmakers.org.
If you have any questions, contact John Cantine, Scholarship Coordinator at 412-681-5449 x 215 or jpc@pghfilmmakers.org.