Streaming service Netflix recently awarded 46 young East Africa creatives with the Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF). The fund provides financial support to African creatives to access quality tertiary education in film and TV-focused disciplines. 
The scholarship fund for sub-Saharan students is part of Netflix's global Netflix Creative Equity Fund launched in 2021 with the goal of developing a strong, diverse pipeline of creatives around the world.
The Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund celebrated the inaugural cohort of 46 beneficiaries from five East African countries Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.  
All the beneficiaries are eligible to receive a  full scholarship which includes - tuition, accommodation, living stipend and education supplies. 
The inaugural cohort of awardees have enrolled for certificate, diploma and degree courses as follows: 19 have enrolled in certificate programs, 22 in diploma programs and 5 in degree programs. The largest group of beneficiaries are between the ages of 18-25 years.
The program is currently being administered by HEVA Fund in partnership with Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI); Kenya Film School (KFS); KCA University; Kenyatta University and United States International University Africa (USIU)
If you're a young creative and aspiring filmmaker, Look out for the next call for applications and see more pics HERE

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