Applications are currently being accepted for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - LIONS Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
About Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - LIONS Scholarship
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: November 25, 2025
- Application Deadline: January 22, 2025
- Category: Fully Funded
The LIONS Scholarship is designed to support the next generation of talent, placing an emphasis on diversity of location, gender, race, class, preference and perspective. With five places available in the Brand Marketers Academy and five in the Creative Academy, a total of 10 under-30s from 10 countries will be accepted for the Scholarship.
Benefits of Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - LIONS Scholarship
- If you’re selected, you’ll get a fully funded trip to Cannes Lions 2026, including accommodation, travel and allowance.
- You’ll also get a Young Lions Festival pass, which will give you access to inspiring classroom sessions with world-class speakers, hands-on learning and coaching from industry legends.
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - LIONS Scholarship Requirements
- Applications are open to people born on or after 26 June 1995.
- The minimum age for applying is 18 years old, and proof of age will be required.
- You’ll also need to have a minimum of two years’ work experience in a role to be eligible.
- The LIONS Academies are presented in English.
Application Date and Process
- A video, recorded in English, telling us who you are and why you deserve a space in the Academy (2 minutes max)
- A written answer to: Describe what creativity means to you (250 words)
- A character reference by your employer, your company’s talent officer, a senior executive of your company or a previous LIONS Academy graduate (250 words)
Application Deadline
22 January, 2025
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