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Chapter Grant Initiative
Filmmakingfor EveryStudent.
HSCA is the only honor society to offer recurring financial assistance to Chapters and schools.
Our Commitment
No school should be excluded from the opportunity to join HSCA simply because of financial barriers.
HSCA is dedicated to bringing the power of an education in the cinematic arts to all classrooms. We vehemently believe that filmmaking should be accessible to all students.
We believe in supporting schools that serve underrepresented or special needs communities — and we are the only honor society to offer recurring financial assistance to Chapters and schools.
If your school is unable to afford our annual dues, or serves an underrepresented or special needs community, indicate so on your Chapter application form.
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What's Included
Tailored to Your School
Each grant is different — tailored precisely to the needs of the applying school, with the goal of ensuring every Chapter can thrive without financial strain. Typically, Chapter Grants include:
Startup Fee Waiver
A full or partial waiver of startup fees for new Chapters.
Annual Dues Reduction
A waiver or reduction of annual dues to keep your Chapter running.
Educational Resources
Assistance with educational resources or regalia for your students.
Eligibility
Who Qualifies
Eligible
Schools with financial need or underrepresented communities
Schools that can demonstrate they are unable to afford our annual dues, and schools that actively support or serve historically underrepresented student populations, are eligible for our Chapter Grants.
Not Available
Individual student grants
We are unable to offer grants for specific individual students at this time. Students seeking financial assistance should work directly with their Chapter Director, who may be able to help facilitate access through the school.
Apply
How to Apply
Indicate on Application
Check the grant eligibility box on your Chapter application form. No separate form required.
Rolling Evaluation
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Expect a response within 2–4 weeks.
Annual Need Demonstration
You need not reapply each year, but may be asked to regularly demonstrate continued need.
Get Started
Ready to establish
your Chapter?
Indicate your grant eligibility directly on the application form. It only takes a moment.