Max H. Gluck Foundation TFT Summer Institute Scholarship

 
 

The Max H. Gluck Foundation TFT Summer Institute Scholarship for Film & Television is a need and merit-based scholarship opportunity for underserved/underrepresented high school students enrolled in grades 9-12 who have been impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19 and would benefit significantly from a Summer Institute experience. Both partial and full scholarships are available for high school students enrolled in UCLA Film and Television Summer Institutes including Digital Filmmaking, Cinematography, Traditional Animation, Stop-Motion Animation or Pre-College Writing for TV.


Important Dates

 

  • Feb. 15: Registration for UCLA Film and Television Summer Institutes available.
  • April 2: Max H. Gluck Foundation TFT Scholarship Scholarship Application Online Form available. Link to application is below.
  • Deadlines are on a rolling basis

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    Eligibility

    To apply for the Max H. Gluck Foundation TFT Summer Institute Scholarship for Film & Television, you must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

  • You will be a high school student in Fall 2020 (seniors graduating in 2020 are eligible)
  • You have not received any UCLA Summer Sessions support or scholarship in the past
  • You have a family annual adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less
  • You have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak
  • You are a high school student enrolled in one of the following UCLA Film and Television Summer Institutes: Digital Filmmaking, Cinematography, Traditional Animation, Stop-Motion Animation, or Pre-College Writing for TV. Deferred payment of the deposit required for enrollment is available to those who meet additional need-based criteria. See Deferred Deposit below for more information.

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    Max H. Gluck Foundation Award

    The Max H. Gluck Foundation Award will be awarded based on academic ability and financial need for those who have been impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19 and would benefit significantly from a Summer Institute experience.

    Awards vary but will not exceed the total amount for a single Summer Institute. Awards are not intended to cover travel costs and may not cover accommodations or textbooks and other course materials.

    This year, $20,000 is available to support selected high school students. Both partial and full scholarships will be awarded. The award amount will reflect the fees of the Summer Institute in which the applicant is enrolled.

    If selected, scholarship recipients will create a short thank-you video and contribute to a book of images and messages documenting their experience in the program for our generous donors.

     

    Application Requirements

    All requirements below should be acquired and prepared prior to starting the Max H. Gluck Foundation TFT Summer Institute Scholarship Online Form:

  • Unofficial transcript showing all grades from 9th to present and a cumulative G.P.A.
  • Student Resume
  • Personal Statement (see below for specifications)
  • W-2 tax form (if eligible for one)
  • 1040 tax form

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    Questions? Please email summer2@tft.ucla.edu.

     

    Personal Statement

    Applicants must answer three essay prompts. Answering the question in Section 1 is required; in Section 2, please choose two essay prompts from the six options available. Each answer should be between 250-300 words. Personal Statements should be prepared ahead of application and saved in one singular Word or PDF document to upload into the online form. Please include the prompt at the top of each answer.

    Section 1 (must be answered):

  • How have you and/or your family been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak?

    • Section 2 (please choose two from the following six questions):

  • Submit a creative writing piece set during the COVID-19 outbreak that focuses on a fictional character and includes an act of kindness or heroism. Feel free to use your imagination.
  • Why is filmmaking a passion for you?
  • How do you hope to incorporate filmmaking/storytelling into your academic or career goals after the program?
  • Describe how a specific film or TV show has influenced you as a storyteller and filmmaker.
  • Tell us about a time you were challenged to do something out of your comfort zone. How did you face this challenge and what lesson(s) did you take away from the experience?
  • If you were a character in a film about your life, what would the opening scene be?
  • Optional: Share a link to a reel, short film or sample of your work. Make sure to include all passwords (if applicable) and work should not exceed 10 minutes.

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    How to Apply

    Register for a Pre-College Summer Institute starting Feb. 15. Payment of the non-refundable deposit is required (with the exception of those applying for Deferred Deposit. For information on Deferred Deposit, see “Deferred Deposit” below)

  • Prepare the Application Requirement paperwork and Personal Statement.
  • Complete the Gluck Foundation TFT Scholarship TFT Summer Institute Scholarship Online Application, which is available starting Thursday, April 2 with a rolling deadline.

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    Deferred Deposit

     

    Registration for UCLA Summer Sessions requires a deposit of $150; however, the deposit amount may be deferred for students who meet all eligibility requirements for the Gluck Foundation TFT Summer Institute Scholarship, complete the application prior to the deadline, AND you or your parent/guardian meet one of the following qualifications:

  • Current recipient of the State of California (CalFresh) or U.S. Public Assistance (including food stamps, cash, and/or medical assistance). Documentation Required: Copy of EBT Card and photo ID (please black out your driver’s license number if using license as photo ID).
  • Participant in the free and reduced lunch program. Documentation Required: Photo of lunch tickets or official letter from your high school.
  • Family Annual Gross Income is below $50,000. Documentation Required: Page 1 of parent/guardian(s) 1040 EZ (please black out social security numbers and/or driver's license numbers)

    • Those applying for Deferred Deposit can attach the required documentation during the Gluck Foundation Scholarship Online Form and will be contacted after successful submission of the Online Form with further steps.

    NOTE: Receiving a Deferred Deposit does NOT indicate the student will receive a Summer Scholarship, as the scholarship is very competitive. In the event you apply for a scholarship and are not granted one, you will have 24 business hours to pay the $150 deposit; otherwise, you will be dropped from your program.