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.
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Cannes Lions Scholarship for Talent within the Creative Industry
Aim and Benefits of Cannes Lions Scholarship for Talent within the Creative Industry
- 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.
Requirements for Cannes Lions Scholarship for Talent within the Creative Industry Qualification
- 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.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Cannes Lions Scholarship for Talent within the Creative Industry
Important dates
- Applications close: 5 December 2025, 00:01 GMT
- Applicants notified: 22 January 2026
Check also:
Tony Elumelu Foundation African Entrepreneurship Programme 2026
Application Deadline
December 5, 2025How to Apply
To join the 2026 cohort, you’ll need to complete an application that includes:
- an essay (1000 words max.) answering the following question: What do you think is the most creative brand in the world and why?
- a video (2 minutes max.), recorded in English, telling us who you are and why you deserve a space in the Academy
- a character reference (500 words max.) by your employer, your company's talent officer, a senior executive of your company or a previous Brand Marketing Academy graduate.
For more details, visit The Cannes Lions Scholarship webpage
