Video Contest Scholarship for Creative Students
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Video Contest Scholarship for Creative Students

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Deadline
2026-10-31
Level
undergraduate, masters, phd, short-course
Organization
IvyPanda
Funding
partial

Overview

This is an annual video contest scholarship offered by IvyPanda. It awards creative students for submitting an original video on topics related to AI, ChatGPT, or productive study environments. Two winners are selected each year.

Coverage

The total scholarship amount is $1,500, distributed to two winners. The first-place winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, and the runner-up receives a $500 scholarship. These are monetary awards.

Eligibility

This scholarship is open to current high school, college, and university students worldwide. Ethiopian students are eligible. Applicants must create an original video in English, between 1 to 1:30 minutes long, on one of the specified topics. Winners will be required to provide proof of their academic status or enrollment.

Requirements

Applicants must create an original video on one of the following topics: "When everyone has AI, what makes a student's work truly stand out?", "Career planning in the age of AI: How should students prepare today?", or "If AI were your classmate, what could it teach you – and what would it never understand?". The video must contain only copyright-free content, be in English, last between 1 – 1:30 minutes, be submitted in .MOV, .MPEG4, .MP4, or .AVI format, have a widescreen aspect ratio, and feature the official IvyPanda logo clearly visible throughout. Each participant may submit only one video. Winners must provide proof of enrollment or study to receive their award.

How to apply

1. Record your original video on one of the given topics, ensuring it meets all technical and content requirements. 2. Upload your video to a file-hosting service like Dropbox or Google Drive, ensuring it is not set to public access before the contest and the share option is set to "Give access to anyone with the link". 3. Subscribe to IvyPanda’s first and second YouTube channels. 4. Like and share the Contest video-description (found on IvyPanda's YouTube channel) on X, Facebook, or Instagram. 5. Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “IvyPanda Video Contest Submission”. The email body must contain, in this specific order: the direct link to your uploaded video, screenshots of your subscriptions to IvyPanda’s YouTube channels, a screenshot of the Contest video-description shared on social media, a creative and catchy title for your video, and a detailed answer to the question: “Where did you find out about the IvyPanda Contest?”

Notes

Submitted videos will be evaluated by an editorial team based on Content Usefulness, Engagement, Creativity, and Production. The best videos will be published on the IvyPanda YouTube channel and opened for online voting. The two videos with the most likes and best audience engagement will be determined as winners. Participants are encouraged to share their published video links on social media using #ivypanda and #ivypandascholarship to increase their chances.

Source & Verification

Host organization: IvyPanda

Original source: JLV College Counseling

Official application page: https://ivypanda.com/scholarship-video

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Read the full requirements

    Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.

  2. 2

    Gather your documents

    Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.

  3. 3

    Request recommendation letters

    Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.

  4. 4

    Write your motivation letter

    Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.

  5. 5

    Proofread and submit early

    Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.

Deadline: 2026-10-31 — always verify on the official website before applying.

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