Join the scholarship competition

3 x 50% scholarships
for preliminary programs

  • Period February 23 – March 22
  • Requirement Motivation text (up to 300 words)
  • Level Beginners

The competition

If you are a beginner artist interested in digital drawing, 3D modeling, game design or 2D animation, this is your chance to win one of three 50% scholarships for a preliminary program at ARC. To participate, tell us in a few sentences which is your favorite film, animation, book or game? What impresses you about it and how does it inspire you? Send your answer by March 22.

The goal of the competition is to allow ambitious future artists to develop their potential and step into the world of digital creation.

The Academy offers four preliminary programs designed for beginners who want to build their first digital portfolio. Each program lasts 5 months and is conducted online in English.

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The task

Tell us about your favorite film, animation, book or game. What makes it special to you? How does it inspire you?

Your motivation text should be up to 300 words.

The deadline

We know deadlines and a bit of pressure can be great motivators to give your best. The finish line is 23:59 on March 22.

Our jury will review all applications and select the winners.

Winners

Selected participants will be contacted personally by phone. Their names will be published on our website by April 9, 2026.

Terms and conditions.

Win 3 x 50% scholarships

Three participants will receive a scholarship covering 50% of the tuition fee for a preliminary program of their choice:

Foundations in Digital Arts

This program combines traditional art fundamentals with digital techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Blender. It is ideal for future artists who want to build a strong base before choosing a specialization.

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Foundations in Game Art and Design

A program that introduces you to the core principles of game development. Learn how immersive worlds and characters are created, how levels, storytelling and art direction shape a successful game experience.

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Foundations in 2D Animation

Bring your drawings to life and learn the fundamental principles of animation. Turn static images into stories filled with movement and emotion.

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Foundations in 3D Modeling

This program will guide you through the essentials of 3D modeling – understanding 3D space, creating and refining assets in Blender.

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The Jury

The jury members are industry professionals who will mainly look for potential, authenticity and individuality.

You will win them over if you are honest in your motivation and manage to share the spark that ignites your artistic interests.

Anthony Christov Co-founder, ARC Academy

Еri Doycheva Producer, Game project “Yunache”

Denitsa Georgieva Project Manager, ARC

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