The Film Studies Department offers the following scholarships for students majoring in film studies.
This scholarship was established in recognition of the contributions of producer, mentor, and educator Frank Capra Jr., to the Wilmington film community and the UNCW Film Studies Department. The Frank Capra, Jr., Film Studies Scholarship is a $1000 tuition remission scholarship awarded each June.
The scholarship is merit based; demonstrated excellence in Film Studies and related areas is required. All application materials MUST be filed using the online system between the 1st of December, when the system goes live, through the 1st of March.
Be sure to upload a copy of a writing sample taken from one of your Film Studies courses, as well as a version of a film document: specify your specific contributions to the selected film. Decisions about the recipient of the award will be made on or around June 8th.
To apply, access My Seaport and login to Seanet. Select the Student Services and Financial Aid tab to navigate to the Apply for Scholarships link at the bottom of the page.
The scholarship was established by Debbie Smith, Chair, Wilmington Jewish Film Festival (WJFF) in memory of Bucky Stein. Bucky Stein was one of the founders the founders of the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival, a generous benefactor with a commitment to education and community outreach. The Bucky Stein Scholarship in Film Studies is a $1000 scholarship, distributed in equal installments in the Fall and Spring semesters.
The scholarship is considered a need-based scholarship with eligible recipients provided by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. All application materials MUST be filed using the online system between the 1st of December, when the system goes live, through the 1st of March.
Be sure to upload a copy of a writing sample taken from one of your Film Studies courses, as well as a version of a film document: specify your specific contributions to the selected film. Decisions about the recipient of the award will be made on or around June 8th.
The award is renewable for one year provided the recipient continues to meet the criteria for award of the scholarship.
To apply, access My Seaport and login to Seanet. Select the Student Services and Financial Aid tab to navigate to the Apply for Scholarships link at the bottom of the page.