Apply Now for the 2026 Summer Learning Program
Applications for the 2026 Summer Learning Program are now open! Learn more and apply by April 18.
Summer Learning Program
Applications Open for ASWF’s 2025 Summer Learning Program
Applications are open now through April 11, 2025 for this year’s Summer Learning Program! Now in its fifth year, the Academy Software Foundation’s Summer Learning Program is organized by our Diversity & Inclusion Working Group and aims to provide a mix of practical skills, professional mentorship, and a community of...
Wrapping Up Another Successful Summer Learning Program
We recently wrapped up the Academy Software Foundation’s fourth annual Summer Learning Program, with 20 student participants from around the world joining us to learn more about coding and potential technical career paths within visual effects and animation. This year’s Program ran from June 16 through August 9, 2024. Organized...
Announcing the 2024 Summer Learning Program!
The 2024 Summer Learning Program will include 20 participants from around the globe that identify as a minority or a member of any underrepresented community and are looking to explore technical careers in animation and visual effects.
Academy Software Foundation Kicks off 2023 Summer Learning Program
We’re thrilled to officially kick off our third annual Summer Learning Program! Organized by the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, this fast-growing program aims to provide practical skills and mentorship to underrepresented students and young people looking to explore technical careers in the animation and VFX industries. This year’s program...
Reflections on the Summer Learning Program from Irina Wang
One of the Academy Software Foundation’s fastest-growing initiatives has been the annual Summer Learning Program. Spearheaded by the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, the program aims to provide practical skills and mentorship to underrepresented students and young people looking to explore technical careers in the animation and VFX industries. In...
Announcing the 2023 ASWF Summer Learning Program!
Applications for the 2023 Summer Learning Program are now open. Apply by April 14, 2023!