Program Overview
The LIONS Scholarship is run by LIONS (Informa Festivals), associated with the Cannes Lions Festival. It’s designed to support underrepresented creative talent (diversity in location, gender, race) through fully funded scholarships to the prestigious festival.
Scholarship Academies
- Creative Academy – for creatives (art directors, copywriters, UX designers, etc.)
- Brand Marketing Academy – for brand-side marketers (marketing managers, social media marketers, brand managers, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be 30 or under, born on or after 26 June 1995
- Minimum 2 years’ work experience
Scholarship Benefits
- Fully funded program
- Travel and accommodation covered
- Allowance provided
- Young Lions Festival pass included
Application Schedule
- Applications open: 7 October 2025
- Applications close: 4 December 2025
Selection Process
- Two-stage selection process
- Initial application review
- Shortlisting by jury of over 40 creative professionals
