2025 Student Grant
The Design + Technology Lab at The Creative School and the Design Fabrication Zone are excited to announce their 3rd annual Student Grant competition aimed at empowering projects that activate the use of creative technology. Students across The Creative School who are ready to push the boundaries of their fields through innovative technological exploration are invited to apply.
This year, up to five $1,000 awards will be granted to support student projects. This opportunity is not just about gaining access to fabrication facilities—it's about advancing the role of technology within the creative sectors. Students are encouraged to consider how they can use technology to revolutionize their field.
To access the application form, students must be logged into their TMU email ID.
Program Details
Student Grants support projects throughout the Winter 2025 semester. Selected Creative School students will have the opportunity to incubate their proposed projects between the two host venues, receiving access to state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and creative tech, specialized tool training, consultation, and mentorship. The $1,000 grants will be managed by the hosts in coordination with the selected students.
Applications close on Monday, November 18 11:59 PM. Candidates will be notified of results no later than Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
For any questions, please email us at dtl-dfz-studentgrant@torontomu.ca.
Eligibility
To qualify, you must be a part-time or full-time student of The Creative School, not have participated in the grant program previously and meet one of the following criteria:
- An undergraduate student in their 4th year of study or onwards.
- A graduate student.
Eligible projects can be tied to class curriculum or independent. They can include, but are not limited to: AR/VR media, 360 video, projections, flatbed UV printing, robotics, CNC machining, digital fabrication, creative computing, bioart, photogrammetry, 3D scanning, motion tracking/capture, 3D printing, wearable technology, vinyl cutting and more!
Key Dates
The program will begin with onboarding on January 16, 2025, followed by tool training sessions scheduled throughout the following week. An optional introductory peer session for grant recipients will be held on February 4, 2025. The project completion deadline is June 1, 2025, for undergraduate projects and December 1, 2025, for graduate projects. A concluding presentation of work, showcasing all completed projects, will be held on a date to be announced. Participation in this presentation is optional.