Roger Allers Legacy Scholarship: Deadline 4 July

The Roger Allers Legacy Scholarship Award 

The Roger Allers Legacy Scholarship Award is now open.  Applications for upcoming Directors, Story Artists and Librettists can be made here at the official CTN site. The deadline to apply is 4 July 2026. 

The Roger Allers Legacy Scholarship Award honours the legacy of Roger Allers, "an acclaimed filmmaker whose work has shaped generations through the power of stage, screen, and storytelling". 

Roger is best known for directing the global blockbuster film The Lion King (1994) and earning a Tony Award nomination for adapting it into the highest grossing Broadway musical of all time. 

Award

The Roger Allers Legacy Scholarship Award is an umbrella of  3 scholarship awards each available for entry: 

• Director
• Story Artist
• Librettist

Each scholarship with its own submission requirements, and its own industry-leading mentors. and its own award. 

In the spirit of Roger Allers, these scholarships "will uplift artists who are not only crafting stories—but shaping experiences that will resonate across cultures and generations. It is an investment in voices that dare to imagine, innovate, and inspire generations for a lifetime."

Important Dates

Application Window Opened - April 30th

Application Window Closes -  July 4th, 11:55pm PST

How to Apply

Apply at the official site here:

https://ctnfoundation.org/roger-allers-award

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