CREATIVE CODE 2026

Scholarship Application

Turn your creative work into opportunity.

Creative Code is a 12-week digital accelerator for immigrant artists and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to bring a creative product, service, or skill to market.

15 Full Scholarships Available
Applications open August 20 – September 20, 2026

You don't need an established business, professional website, or business plan to apply. We want to learn about you, what you create, and what you're ready to build.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

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1. How did you hear about Creative Code?

2. Which of the following best describes you? Select all that apply.

Creative Code welcomes creatives from immigrant communities across North Carolina. Priority for this cohort will be given to Latino and Hispanic creatives and applicants from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.

3. What type of creative work do you do?

Tell us about what you create.

500 characters maximum

4. If someone wanted to buy from you or hire you today, what could you offer them?

For example: custom cakes, family photography sessions, paintings, handmade jewelry, dance classes, graphic design services, etc.

5. We'd love to see what you create. You don't need a professional portfolio or website. You can share a link to your work, upload examples below, or do both.

Share a link to your Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Google Drive folder, online portfolio, or another platform.

7. Are you currently earning income from your creative work? Choose one

What would you like to accomplish with your creative work in the next 12 months?

8.Why do you want to participate in Creative Code?

9. Which statement best describes your goal?

10. What technology do you currently have reliable access to? Select all that apply.

How comfortable are you using digital tools?

I need significant support

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Creative Code is a 12-week hybrid program designed to fit around your schedule.

Most of the program is completed online through short e-learning videos and guided resources that you can access at your own pace each week.

However, Creative Code is a learning-by-doing program. Each week, you will be expected to apply what you learn to your own creative project and complete the weekly deliverables that will help you progressively build your brand, digital presence, and business tools.

The program also includes four in-person sessions for hands-on learning, mentorship, collaboration, and support.

To successfully complete Creative Code, participants must commit to:

Completing the weekly e-learning content at their own pace.
Completing and submitting the required weekly deliverables throughout the 12 weeks.
Actively applying the program to their own creative product or service.
Attending the four required in-person sessions.
Staying actively engaged throughout the full 12-week program.

11. PROGRAM COMMITMENT. Are you able to make this 12-week commitment?

Yes, I can commit to the program requirements.

No, I am not able to commit at this time.

12. Is there anything we should know to help you fully participate in the program?

his could include accessibility, language, technology, scheduling, or other participation needs.

13. What would being selected for Creative Code make possible for you?

14. By submitting this application, I confirm that: *

The information I provided is accurate.

I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee selection.

I understand that selected participants must actively participate in the 12-week program.

I understand that finalists may be invited to a short interview before final selection.

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