- Provider: Cannes Lions
- Host country: France
- Study level: Undergraduate, Postdoctoral
- Funding: Fully funded: Covers accommodation, travel, allowance, and a Young Lions Festival pass.
- Who can apply: Full-time creatives or marketers with at least two years of experience, aged 30 or under (born on or after 26 June 1996).
- Fields of study: Creative Industry, Marketing
- Deadline: 4 December 2026
About the scholarship
The Cannes Lions 2027 Scholarships support the next generation of talent in the creative industry. The program emphasizes diversity in location, gender, race, class, preference, and perspective. A total of 10 individuals under the age of 30 from 10 different countries will be selected. Five places are available in the Brand Marketers Academy and five in the Creative Academy.
What it covers
- Fully funded trip to Cannes Lions
- Accommodation
- Travel expenses
- Allowance
- Young Lions Festival pass for access to classroom sessions, hands-on learning, and coaching
Who can apply
- Working full-time as a creative or marketer
- At least two years of experience
- Aged 30 or under (born on or after 26 June 1996)
- Proof of age is required
- Academies are presented in English
How to apply
Applications close on 4 December 2026. You must submit the following:
- A video recorded in English (max. 2 minutes) telling who you are and what you would bring to the Academy
- A written response to the question: ‘How has creativity shaped your journey?’ (max. 250 words)
- A character reference from your employer, talent officer, senior executive, previous LIONS Academy graduate, or a customer (max. 250 words)
Visit the official page to apply.
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