A girl with purple hair and a red embroidered shawl, recipient of the Make-thesis-Grant-2026, looks forward, hugging a purple animal tightly. She carries a bamboo backpack with supplies, and the background is softly blurred. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

MAKE Animation Thesis Grant Announces 2026 Winners

Form the release: The MAKE grant is helping student animators launch their careers and opens the door to interested partners in supporting the next generation of storytellers. [Watch]