Fully Funded Cannes Lions Scholarship

LIONS, the organiser of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, is offering 10 fully funded places at Cannes Lions 2027 to young creatives and marketers from underrepresented backgrounds. Five scholars join the Creative Academy and five the Brand Marketers Academy, a week of classroom sessions, coaching and talks with industry leaders during the festival in Cannes, France, from 21 to 25 June 2027. The 10 scholars are chosen from 10 different countries, with an emphasis on diversity of location, gender, race, class and perspective.

What you get:

• A fully funded trip to Cannes Lions 2027, covering travel and accommodation
• An allowance for food during the festival week
• A Young Lions Festival pass
• A place in the Creative Academy or the Brand Marketers Academy, with classroom sessions, hands-on learning and coaching
• A dedicated programme tutor during the festival, and a digital certificate at the end

What you'll do:

• Apply with a video of up to 2 minutes, recorded in English, on who you are and what you would bring to the Academy
• Write up to 250 words on the question: How has creativity shaped your journey?
• Submit a character reference of up to 250 words from your employer, a senior executive, a talent officer, a previous LIONS Academy graduate or a customer
• If selected, join pre-festival calls with your cohort, then attend the Academy sessions at Cannes Lions from 21 to 25 June 2027

Key dates:

• Applications opened 29 October 2026
• Applications close 4 December 2026 at 00:01 GMT, so submit by the end of 3 December
• All applicants notified by 1 February 2027
• Cannes Lions 2027 runs 21 to 25 June 2027 in Cannes, France

More information:

• Entry kit (PDF): https://assets.ctfassets.net/vjs6vfoxg7y6/4fQDbKiyGYUrtYgwUXEZcx/086b7c398213077c02a706b92589a161/Lions_Scholarship_Entry_Kit_CL27_1.pdf
• FAQs: https://www.canneslions.com/impact/faqs
• Questions: talentprogrammes@canneslions.com

• Born on or after 26 June 1997 according to the programme page (the entry kit says 26 June 1996, so check with LIONS if you were born between those dates)
• At least 18 years old, with proof of age required
• At least two years of work experience in a creative or marketing role, working full time according to the entry kit
• The Academies are presented in English
• Open worldwide; you may apply to more than one LIONS talent programme but can be accepted onto only one