Scholarships

 

How to Apply 

Applications are Now Open

Application Deadline: September 15th, 2023

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in a High School in New Mexico for Fall 2023.

  • Obtain an interest/experience in film that can be demonstrated (screenplay, finished film, or film in pre/post production) 

SFFI Scholarships

Santa Fe Film Institute provides small scholarships to students pursuing their degree in film. Currently the Santa Fe Film Institute provides one $500 scholarship in the fall semester for New Mexico film students. In addition to the cash scholarship, SFFI provides the student with a pass to the Santa Fe International Film Festival. 

If you would like to donate to SFFI’s scholarship program, please:

OR

  • Write a check with “Student Initiatives” in the memo to the Santa Fe Film Institute, 418 Montezuma Ave. Suite 21, Santa Fe, NM 87501. 

 
 
 

SFFI Scholarship Recipients

  • Jamie Chavez, New Mexico School for the Arts

    Mason Deen, New Mexico School for the Arts

  • Aleigha Begay, New Mexico School for the Arts

    Emma Meyers, Santa Fe Preparatory School

  • Christina Romero, University of New Mexico

    Paul Irwin, University of New Mexico

    (In 2021, this program was open to New Mexico high school and college students)

2022 SFFI High School Scholarship Awardees, Aleigha Begay and Emma Meyers