CCSA Storyteller Scholarship

Upcoming Deadlines

Term Year Applications Open Deadline Award Notification
Summer 2025 Open Now 2/17/25 2/24/25

The CCSA Storyteller Scholarship encourages student participation in CCSA programs by offering a means for students to tell their own CCSA stories. The awardee is expected to create a high-quality video project suitable for the CCSA website and/or social media. The project must be submitted via Google Drive within one month of returning from the program.

Award Structure

  • One or more scholarships may be awarded for each CCSA program.
  • Maximum of $750 per individual award.
  • The awardee grants CCSA free use of the final project in whole or in part.
  • If delivering the project in an online format it must remain public and available for at least two years after the program end date or transfer ownership to CCSA.

Project Structure

The final project requirements for the scholarship are designed to encourage creativity while focusing on video production. Your project must showcase your experience on a CCSA study abroad program through high-quality video content. Examples of past projects include:

  • YouTube Vlogs featuring video highlights of the destination country and course activities
  • A short documentary-style video capturing the essence of the program
  • Creative storytelling videos that reflect your personal journey and cultural immersion
  • Short-form videos for platforms such as Instagram Reels or TikTok, highlighting key moments and cultural experiences
Unique and imaginative video concepts are highly encouraged! Projects involving platforms requiring login access, such as Pinterest or Tumblr, are less likely to be accepted.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be enrolled in a CCSA program for academic credit
  • Be a full-time student at a CCSA member college or university, and
  • Complete the requirements outlined below by the published deadlines.
    1. An essay of 300 words in length that addresses the question:
      “What do I hope to gain from this CCSA experience?”
      Applications will be evaluated by how closely the student ties the content of his/her essay to the specific program for which he/she has applied
    2. A short statement (one paragraph) regarding the intended design of your project and how it will be delivered (made available) to CCSA
    3. A sample of past creative work to showcase your technical and creative ability. Very Important

Review Process

  • A top applicant and alternate will be selected for each program.
  • The amount of award will be based on the quality of the proposed project,.
  • CCSA reserves the right to make no awards for any program.

Award Process

  • An award letter will be sent via email to the top applicant and CCSA Campus Rep with deadline to confirm acceptance. The letter will state requirements and expectations.
  • Upon acceptance, the award will be made as a reduction in the final payment.
  • If the top applicant withdraws or becomes ineligible, the alternate will be offered the award.