Future of Play
Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program
Providing aspiring creators from underrepresented communities in Canada and the US with access to post-secondary education
Shape the Future of Play
Applications for the 2025/2026 scholarship cohort will open in spring 2025. We look forward to receiving your application!
At Spin Master, everyone is welcome in our sandbox. We value differences and are dedicated to building an environment where people feel valued, respected and supported. To support this objective, we are giving students from equity-seeking communities (BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities or women) the opportunity to hone their trade and be a part of the next generation of creators, inventors, designers and entrepreneurs in children's entertainment.
The Spin Master Future of Play Scholarship Program will provide eight aspiring creators from underrepresented communities in Canada and the US with access to post-secondary education within their fields . On top of financial support for their studies, these students will also have the chance to grow through mentorship opportunities with Spin Master employees.
Entertainment
(Canada Only)
(Canada Only)
Open to candidates with a demonstrated passion for animation or creative production who applied to a relevant program of study in Canada. The recipient will receive $12,500 to support their studies.
Toy Design
(US and Canada)
(US and Canada)
Open to candidates with a demonstrated passion for toy design or packaging who applied to a relevant program of study in the US or Canada. The recipient will receive $12,500 to support their studies.
Digital Games
(Canada Only)
(Canada Only)
Open to candidates with a demonstrated passion for digital games/app design who applied to a relevant program of study in
Canada. The recipient will receive $12,500 to support their studies.
Canada. The recipient will receive $12,500 to support their studies.
"The funds from this scholarship will allow me to achieve limitless success without the overwhelming burden of financial stress weighing me down."
Game Design Scholarship Recipient
University of Saskatchewan
"When you are striving to attain a dream and a company like Spin Master extends a hand showing how much they believe in you, it awakens an even stronger ambition."
Entertainment Scholarship Recipient
Sheridan College
