For Cannes Lions 2025, we’re once again offering 10 fully funded scholarships to underrepresented talent within the creative industry.
What’s the LIONS Scholarship?
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 Marketing Academy and five in the Creative Academy, a total of 10 people aged 30 or under from 10 countries will be accepted for the Scholarship.
The LIONS Academies
Five places available on each of the following academies.
Creative Academy
We encourage all creatives to apply including, but not limited to, Art Directors, Copywriters, Graphic/UX Designers, Directors, Journalists, PR, Creative Technologists, Engineers, Freelancers, etc.
Brand Marketing Academy
We encourage brand/client-side marketers to apply including, but not limited to Brand and Marketing Managers, Digital Marketers, Marketing Directors, Social Media Managers, Campaign Directors, Global Digital Marketing Managers, Campaign Co-ordinators and Communications Consultants.
What's included?
If you’re selected, you’ll get a fully funded trip to Cannes Lions 2025, 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.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to people born on or after 20 June 1994. 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.
How do you select who gets to join the programme?
Every year, we receive hundreds of applications for the LIONS Scholarship – and we judge every application through a two-stage process. After your initial application, we use a jury of over 40 creatives to create a shortlist. Our jurors are creative directors, art directors, creative partners and copywriters from around the world, so they know exactly what creative excellence looks like and who has the potential to reach it.
Important dates
Applications open: 3 October 2024
Applications close: 5 December 2024
Applicants notified: 22 January 2025
From learning from industry giants like Fernando Machado and other inspiring speakers, to the incredible camaraderie with my classmates, every moment was filled with inspiration and growth. The insights and knowledge I gained have broadened my professional perspective and fueled my passion for marketing even more.
Tina Gagua
Marketing Lead
The LIONS Scholarship Entry Kit
We’ve put together an entry kit to give you extra information about the programme and guidance on what to expect from the application process. Our goal is to ensure that all applicants feel supported in sharing their mission and passion for the creative industry.
Contact information
If you have any further questions that weren’t addressed in the FAQs or need help with your application, please contact talentprogrammes@canneslions.com.