Scholarships for video bloggers who create content about Ukraine

Sector: Media
Type: Scholarship
Location: Ukraine
Deadline: 20 April 2026 at 23:59 Kyiv time
Organiser: Other

This is an opportunity to receive up to UAH 200,000 for filming YouTube videos about Ukrainian traditions, culture and language. Help Ukrainians to realise themselves and reject the colonial past. For inspiration, check out the list of last year's winners

The competition is offered by the International Renaissance Foundation. This is one of the thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.

More about the competition

What do I get?

From UAH 75,000 to UAH 200,000, which can cover:

  • Filming, editing, motion design, etc.
  • Advertising
  • Purchase of filming equipment
  • Travel costs within Ukraine
  • Online services
Can I apply?

These scholarships are perfect for video bloggers who:

  • Talk about Ukrainian history and culture, debunk Russian fakes, show the consequences of the influence of Russian imperialism and reveal the stories of people who fought for Ukrainian statehood
  • Have an active channel (posting videos for the last two months)
  • Have been developing the channel for over half a year
  • Have Ukrainian citizenship or a passport
  • Respect copyright
  • Do not use AI for creating video or photo illustrations
What do I need to apply?
  • Completed application form: elaborate on your channel, the topic of the videos you want to create, the target audience, and the budget
  • A Ukrainian-language channel on YouTube with a minimum of 3,000 subscribers

An active channel community, patrons on Buy Me a Coffee or similar platforms and distribution of content on various platforms will be an advantage.

How do I apply?

By 20 April, submit the online form

You will find out if you are among the thirteen winners by 15 May.

Good to know
  • The scholarship amount will depend on the application's content, budget, and the channel's popularity.
  • You cannot spend money on advertising on Telegram or other Russian services.
  • After publishing the video, you must provide a brief report and supporting documents to verify the expenses.
  • Unfortunately, the organisers cannot explain why they did not choose your application.

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