Deadline: December 5, 2025
Applications for the LIONS Scholarship 2026 are now open. 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 Marketers Academy and five in the Creative Academy, a total of 10 under-30s from 10 countries will be accepted for the Scholarship.
Five places available on each of the following academies:
- Creative Academy: They encourage all creatives to apply including, but not limited to, Art Directors, Copywriters, Graphic/UX Designers, Directors, Journalists, PR, Creative Technologists and Engineers.
- Brand Marketing Academy: They encourage brand/client-side marketers to apply including, but not limited to Brand and Marketing Managers, Digital Marketers, Marketing Directors and Social Media Managers.
Benefits
- If you’re selected, you’ll get a fully funded trip to Cannes Lions 2026, 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.
Eligibility
- Open to people born on or after 26 June 1995.
- 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.
Application
Every year, they receive hundreds of applications for the LIONS Scholarship – and they judge every application through a two-stage process. After your initial application, they use a jury of over 40 creatives to create a shortlist. Their 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.
For more information, visit LIONS Scholarship.
