The French Embassy in Kenya is partnering with Rubika Valenciennes, Europe’s leading school in animation studies, to offer a one year Excellence Scholarship in 3D Animation to a young Kenyan graduate holding a Bachelor’s degree in animation or digital arts obtained in a Kenyan University or Higher Education Institution between 2022 and 2025.
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. It is open to outstanding graduates holding a Bachelor’s degree in animation or digital arts obtained in a Kenyan University or Higher Education Institution between 2022 and 2025. Candidates should demonstrate strong technical and artistic skills in 3D animation, and a genuine motivation to pursue a career in animation. The successful laureate will be given the opportunity to undertake a one year long, intensive 3D animation training program at Rubika Valenciennes (France). The scholarship will cover school fees, flight transportation, accommodation and include a living grant, for one full academic year (September 2025 to June 2026). Please note the application deadline for the call is on May 23rd, 2025.