2026 WIFT-FL Video/Film/Theatre Summer Camp Scholarship Program
Empowering the Next Generation of Storytellers

Presented by: Women in Film & Television – Florida (WIFT-FL)
Available to: Students entering grades 4 through 12
Branches Participating: All 6 WIFT-FL Branches (South Florida, Orlando,  Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Melbourne)

Program Overview

WIFT-FL is proud to launch the Video/Film Summer Camp Scholarship Program, designed to allow aspiring young creators across Florida to explore their passion for visual storytelling. Each of our six branches will offer four scholarships valued at $250 each, helping to cover the cost of tuition for the WIFT-FL-endorsed summer camp focused on filmmaking, video production, and creative collaboration.

Scholarship Details

• Number of Scholarships per Branch: 4
• Scholarship Amount: $250 per recipient
• Eligible Grades: Students currently enrolled in grades 4 through 12
• Camp Focus Areas: Filmmaking, scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, on-camera performance, teamwork, and industry fundamentals

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a WIFT-FL Student Member before 06/01/26

A parent must be a member for the students between the ages of 4-17

• Must reside in Florida and be enrolled in a public, private, charter, or homeschool program
• Must demonstrate interest in filmmaking or media arts
• Must submit a completed application (see below) by the deadline
• Must agree to attend all days of the summer camp if selected

Application Requirements

• Completed online or paper scholarship application
• Parent/guardian contact information and signature
• A short-written statement (250 words or less) by the student:
  “Why I Want to Learn About Filmmaking”
• Optional: Sample creative work (drawing, video, photo, story, etc.)

Key Dates

• Applications Open: 05/15/25
• Application Deadline: On a first-come basis
• Summer Camp Dates: 06/01 – 08/30

Selection Process

Each WIFT-FL branch will form a local selection committee composed of board members and/or mentors who will review submissions and select recipients based on interest, creativity, and need.

How to Apply

2026 SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.docx

WIFT-FL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT

We’re excited to share a valuable professional opportunity with our members!

The Dual Membership opportunity with New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is officially open to members of l WIFT-FL.

What This Means for You:

✔ WIFT-FL members are eligible for a discounted NYWIFT membership rate
✔ The Dual NYWIFT Membership is approximately 50% of the regular NYWIFT membership cost
✔ You receive full NYWIFT member benefits
✔ Simply provide proof of your active WIFT-FL membership during the application process

Members apply directly to NYWIFT and pay dues separately to each organization — there is no shared accounting or administrative process involved.

This is a wonderful opportunity to expand your network beyond Florida, access additional programming and industry connections in New York, and strengthen your national footprint within the WIFT community.

The Dual NYWIFT Membership application is attached for your convenience.

Dual NYWIFT Application 2025 - fillable.pdf