Hey future factual filmmakers, digital producers, and content creators! Ready to skyrocket your career and connect with the best in the business? The WCSFP Global Career Accelerator Program Bursary 2025 is your incredible opportunity to take your passion global and attend an amazing congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
This isn’t your typical academic bursary; it’s a fully funded program designed to launch up-and-coming talent onto the international stage. If you’re passionate about science, history, or natural history content, whether you’re making documentaries, digital series, social media content, or even games, this program is your ticket to meet industry leaders, gain mentorship, and expand your network. It’s all about bringing fresh, diverse voices to the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) and helping you advance your non-fiction media career.
Who Can Apply?
This program is on the lookout for diverse, emerging talent. Here’s a quick rundown of who should definitely throw their hat in the ring:
- You must be a first-time attendee of the WCSFP Congress.
- Priority is given to applicants from regions typically underrepresented at WCSFP (outside of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, UK, USA).
- Priority is also given to applicants who haven’t previously attended a major international market event.
- You should have experience working in science, history, wildlife, or factual genres in roles like executive producer, producer, associate producer, assistant producer, or digital/gaming/social media content creator.
- Your career should be at a stage where attending a major international event like this will truly benefit you.
What Does It Cover?
Successful applicants will receive one of two tiers of fantastic support for Congress ’25:
Full Bursary (Tier 1)
This comprehensive package is perfect for those needing full support. Priority for Tier 1 is given to producers from markets underrepresented at WCSFP.
- Full registration for Congress ’25.
- Travel expenses and four nights of accommodation.
- Personal mentorship from a seasoned Congress veteran.
- Exclusive opportunities for one-on-one meetings with top decision-makers.
- A special welcome session with leading producers to help you get the most out of WCSFP.
- Tailored assistance and advice to navigate the Congress successfully.
- Discounted accreditation to attend Congress 2026 and 2027, helping you stay connected!
Partial Bursary (Tier 2)
This tier offers excellent support for your Congress experience:
- Full registration for Congress ’25.
- Mentorship from a Congress veteran.
- A welcome session with leading producers to facilitate your WCSFP experience.
- Tailored assistance and advice for navigating WCSFP.
- Discounted accreditation to attend Congress 2026 and 2027.
How to Apply?
Ready to jump in? Here’s what you’ll need for your application:
- A short bio about yourself.
- Your current CV.
- A video or audio work sample (make sure it’s in English or has English subtitles!).
- A strong letter of support from an industry professional or someone in a senior media-related position who can vouch for your qualifications.
- An application statement detailing your involvement in science, history, or non-fiction media, your most recent/current projects, and your goals for attending the Congress.
For more information and to submit your application, head over to the official webpage. Don’t let this incredible chance pass you by!
Visit the Official Webpage of the WCSFP Global Career Accelerator Program
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