The French Embassy in Kenya partners with Rubika Valenciennes, Europe’s leading school in animation studies, to offer an excellence scholarship to one Kenyan animation graduate. The successful laureate will be given the opportunity to undertake a one year long, intensive 3D animation training program at Rubika Valenciennes (France). The Rubika Excellence Scholarship is a testimony of France and Rubika Valenciennes’ commitment to support the structuration of the Kenyan animation industry, and foster the development of long-lasting collaborations between French and Kenyan animation ecosystems.
WORTH
- One academic year spent at Rubika Valenciennes (France) to study 3D animation (courses to be provided in English)
- Mandatory French language classes.
- Tuition fees covered up to 90% (tuition fees total value: 9100€/year)
- Transport from Nairobi to Valenciennes (flight and train tickets)
- Medical insurance
- A monthly allowance to cover life expenses and accommodation
- The scholarship will cover school fees, flight transportation, accommodation and include a living grant, for one full academic year (September 2025 to June 2026).
ELIGIBILITY
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) obtained between 2022 and 2025.
- Availability to commit to the full program, between September 2025 and June 2026
- High proficiency in 3D animation skills
- Financial contribution: the successful candidate will be expected to contribute 800€(about 120.000 KSH) towards tuition fees.
- Having a passport valid until the end of 2027
Note: in case the successful candidate wouldn’t be able to pay it upfront, this contribution can be paid in several instalments over the course of the academic year, as a small fraction of the laureate’s monthly living allowance.
DEADLINE: May 23. 2025
To apply and for more information, visit here