MAGIC

Tech Makers + Creative Thinkers

MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund

Created in 2025 by students, for students; this initiative celebrates the 10-year anniversary of MAGIC. Throughout the academic year, a series of special events like this one, will be hosted to honor this milestone and bring the MAGIC community together. Proceeds from these events will directly support a new Student Scholarship Fund, designed to help future creators pursue their education in animation, gaming, and immersive technologies at the MAGIC program. By celebrating a decade of innovation, storytelling, and student success, this effort ensures the next generation has the opportunity to continue building on the legacy of MAGIC.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

  1. Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent legal residents.
  2. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an eligible MAGIC academic program at Miami Dade College.
  3. Applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
  4. Applicants must complete the 2026-2027 Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA). You do not need to be eligible for federal financial aid, but you must complete the FAFSA application.
  5. Applicants must submit a personal 500-word essay describing their passion for animation, game development, or immersive media. (The essay should explain why they are drawn to the field, their career goals, how they have worked toward those goals, and how receiving the scholarship would support their continued education).
  6. Applicants should also demonstrate involvement beyond the classroom through extracurricular activities. Applicants should submit a list of student productions (animations or games), clubs, game jams, volunteer service, campus leadership, competitions, internships, or other activities reflecting initiative, teamwork, and commitment to the creative industries.
  1. Animation and Game Art majors are required to submit at least 3 original conceptual art designs.
  2. Game Development and Design majors are required to submit a game document (GDD) of an original game idea.
  3. All applicants should submit a letter of reference from a faculty or community leader.

Selection will prioritize students who best combine academic achievement, financial need, creative promise, professionalism, and active engagement in the community.