Film academy in New York offers opportunities in Kazakhstan: scholarships for studying film
The New York Film Academy (NYFA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, has announced a scholarship competition aimed at young individuals interested in the creative industries. The competition, titled "Create and Win: NYFA Scholarship Contest 2025", is now open for applications and can be found on the official website [Create and Win: NYFA Scholarship Contest 2025](https://www.createandwin.nyfa.edu).
Located within the Creative Industries Park of Almaty Energy and Communication University (Energo University), the NYFA Kazakhstan campus offers state-of-the-art facilities and is the only one in Asia. The campus provides study programs in 3D Animation and VFX, and Game Design, all taught by U.S. instructors who meet international standards.
To participate, applicants must submit a creative work and apply for admission to NYFA Kazakhstan through the official website [kaz.nyfa.edu](http://kaz.nyfa.edu) by August 1, 2025. The program offers full and partial grants for one-year study in the areas of 3D Animation and VFX, and Game Design. All applicants who apply through the official website automatically become competition participants.
Winners of the grant program will sign a special agreement with Dala.edge Park, providing them with residency in the creative industries ecosystem. This agreement includes priority funding for creative projects, access to park infrastructure, and mentorship programs.
The diploma issued upon completion is equivalent to those received at NYFA's campuses in New York and Los Angeles. The online ceremony for the start of the branch's operations was held on March 1, 2023, with the participation of NYFA President Michael Young.
The competition is reported by Liter.kz, and more details about the specific requirements for the "Create and Win: NYFA Scholarship Contest 2025" can be found on the official website or by contacting NYFA Kazakhstan directly. The deadline for application remains August 1, 2025.
Embracing the cutting-edge technology and resources at NYFA Kazakhstan's campus in the Creative Industries Park, participants of the "Create and Win: NYFA Scholarship Contest 2025" will have the opportunity to advance their lifestyle by studying in domains such as 3D Animation and VFX, and Game Design. This scholarship competition, with its focus on education-and-self-development, seeks to nurture the creativity and potential of young talents in the creative industries.
