Scholarship application for 2026 - 27 is OPEN!
Apply for all School of Film and university-wide scholarships through the PSU Scholarship Universe portal.
Scholarship Universe is open until midnight on March 1, 2026. Do not wait until the last minute to apply. Per the School of Film Student Handbook, requests for letters of recommendation should be made to faculty 3 weeks prior to the deadline.
For 2026 - 27 academic year, there is one scholarship designated for Film majors only. Film majors may be eligible for additional university and College of the Arts scholarships.
Lois and Oscar Mock Endowed Scholarship
One award is given to a Film major in good standing of junior or senior status with a 3.0 GPA and a 3.5 GPA in the major.
College of the Arts Scholarship Open to Film Majors
LAIKA Scholarship
Open to all College of the Arts majors: six awards of $10,000. The LAIKA Scholarship supports undergraduate students in the College of the Arts. Applicants should demonstrate academic and/or career interest in the creative industry. Preference is given to students with diverse and/or underrepresented experiences in the creative industry. Eligible students may reapply annually.
More information and a link to the application portal
**Please note that these awards are for the 2026 - 27 academic year, so students graduating before fall 2026 are not eligible to receive 2026 - 27 scholarships.**