Advanced Training Scholarship Fund
Up to $100,000 in scholarships for the October 2026 intake
Think Tank is awarding up to $100,000 CAD in Advanced Training Scholarships to artists ready to build an industry-competitive portfolio — applied directly toward tuition for eligible 48- and 64-week Online or Hybrid programs starting October 5, 2026.
The opportunity
The Advanced Training Scholarship Fund
The fund was created to support talented artists who have shown potential but need additional mentorship, portfolio development, and specialization training to become industry-competitive. Awards are applied directly toward tuition for qualified applicants entering eligible 48-week or 64-week Online or Hybrid programs.
$100K
CAD awarded in scholarships
$1–5K
CAD, applied to tuition
Oct 5
2026 · online & hybrid
Alumni success
100+ industry hires since January 2025
The school with the fastest hires in the industry — many of our artists are hired before they even graduate.
Attending Think Tank was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I was provided with so much knowledge, industry insight, and individualized support from people already doing the jobs I wanted to do. It was a truly invaluable experience that helped me land my first internship in the industry.
How to qualify
Three ways to qualify for a scholarship
Complete one of the following:
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Attend a one-on-one portfolio review session with Think Tank Admissions.
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Attend a Think Tank Portfolio Review Session.
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Complete a Think Tank Free Training Course (such as the Free 2-Week Robot Modeling Course) and submit the final project.
In addition, all applicants must
- Complete the Think Tank application process.
- Meet all admissions requirements.
- Be accepted into an eligible Think Tank program beginning October 5, 2026.
- Be able to begin studies in the October 5, 2026 intake.
- Complete an admissions consultation with Think Tank Admissions prior to scholarship consideration.
About Think Tank
Built for working artists. Run by working artists.
Think Tank Training Centre tuition starts at $16,000 USD (depending on the course). Full-time, intensive training designed to take you from beginner to industry-ready in 16 months. Comparable schools charge over $120,000 USD for the same outcome, and most of them don't place graduates the way we do.
Why Think Tank works
16 months of structured curriculum
Adapted every intake.
1-on-1 mentorship with studio artists
Not career educators. Real people who ship real work.
Portfolio milestone reviews
At every phase, so you always know where you stand.
100+
Graduates placed in the past 10 months
50+
Studios hiring our graduates worldwide
Proof in the work
See what our students ship
A reel of recent graduate work. The same level of craft you'll be building toward at Think Tank.
Think Tank vs other schools
A faster, cheaper, better path to industry-ready
From the alumni
They came in beginners. They left with offers.
By far the best 3D school for the price. Every instructor was an active industry professional with multiple film credits, and each genuinely cared about my work and my career.
The mentorship here is unlike anything I found in traditional education. Think Tank was a life-changing experience. It's challenging, but the rewards are worth it.
I finally gained all the tools I needed to make the jump to a full-time mid-level art position. TTTC was the key turning point for my career.
The details
Everything you need to know
Current applicants & accepted students
Individuals who have already applied to, been accepted into, or are currently planning to attend an eligible Think Tank program beginning October 5, 2026 are encouraged to participate in a qualifying Portfolio Review Session or Free 2-Week Training Course and apply for scholarship consideration.
Acceptance into a Think Tank program does not automatically qualify an applicant for scholarship funding. Awards are determined by the evaluation criteria below and the availability of remaining scholarship funds.
Scholarship evaluation criteria
- Quality of portfolio or course project submission.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and career growth.
- Admissions interview and overall readiness for advanced training.
- Available scholarship funding.
Important information
- Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis to qualified applicants.
- Funding is limited. Once the $100,000 Advanced Training Scholarship Fund has been fully allocated, no additional awards will be available.
- Recipients may use only one Think Tank scholarship, bursary, tuition reduction, promotional offer, or funding award toward tuition. Awards may not be combined.
- Think Tank reserves the right to adjust, replace, or upgrade scholarship awards at its discretion prior to enrollment.
- Selected recipients and their work may be featured by Think Tank prior to the October 5, 2026 intake as examples of exceptional student achievement.
- Projects and portfolios submitted through Portfolio Review Sessions and Free 2-Week Training Courses may be considered for scholarship evaluation.
- Participation in a Portfolio Review Session or Free 2-Week Training Course does not guarantee admission, scholarship funding, or acceptance into a Think Tank program.
Upcoming qualification opportunities
- A one-on-one portfolio review session with Think Tank Admissions.
- Think Tank Portfolio Review Sessions.
- Free 2-Week Robot Modeling Course.
Additional qualifying events may be announced throughout Summer 2026. Apply early — scholarship funding is awarded throughout the enrollment period leading up to the October 5, 2026 intake.
Scholarship award timeline
Scholarship awards will be announced periodically throughout Summer and Fall 2026. Additional funding may be allocated to exceptional applicants as part of Think Tank's ongoing enrollment and scholarship review process.
Complete qualifying events, submit your application, and participate in an admissions consultation as early as possible to maximize your scholarship opportunity.
Apply now
Apply for your scholarship
Start by booking your portfolio review or admissions consultation. Once you complete a qualifying step and your Think Tank application, you'll be considered for an award of $1,000–$5,000 CAD toward tuition.
Scholarships range from $1,000–$5,000 CAD and are applied directly toward tuition for eligible 48- or 64-week Online or Hybrid programs beginning October 5, 2026. Awards are limited and granted on a rolling basis until the $100,000 CAD fund is fully allocated. Participation does not guarantee admission, funding, or acceptance into a Think Tank program.