FREE Grant-Funded Summer Workshops
A FREE, fully-funded summer workshop experience for middle and high school students interested in exploring college and career opportunities in multimedia storytelling and esports.
FREE Media and Esports Summer Workshops
CCIM is excited to offer FREE grant-funded summer workshops for middle and high school students. These workshops provide students an opportunity to explore college and career paths within the media and esports fields. Through a competitive application process, selected participants will stay overnight in a Ball State residence hall with all meals, drinks and snacks included. Students will participate in hands-on activities, learn new skills and partake in a variety of fun and engaging university programs introducing them to college and career paths within the media and esports fields!
Middle School Workshops
June 20-22, 2025
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Only open to middle school students going into grades 6, 7 and 8. This is a FREE grant-funded workshop paid by the Lilly Foundation and requires a special application. Read more about the application and selection process in the FAQ below.
In this class, students will learn how stories help people understand different worlds, lifestyles, and experiences using cameras, social media and other multimedia tools. Includes examination of future college and career paths in journalism, media and communications.
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Only open to middle school students going into grades 6, 7 and 8. This is a FREE grant-funded workshop paid by the Lilly Foundation and requires a special application. Read more about the application and selection process in the FAQ below.
In this class, students will learn how esports uses science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) to deliver, create and play esport games. Includes examination of future college and career paths in esports technology, production and gaming.
High School Workshops
June 23-26, 2025
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Only open to high school students going into grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. This is a FREE grant-funded workshop paid by the Lilly Foundation and requires a special application. Read more about the application and selection process in the FAQ below.
In this class, students will learn how stories help people understand different worlds, lifestyles, and experiences using cameras, social media and other multimedia tools. Includes examination of future college and career paths in journalism, media and communications.
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Only open to high school students going into grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. This is a FREE grant-funded workshop paid by the Lilly Foundation and requires a special application. Read more about the application and selection process in the FAQ below.
This class will learn how esports uses science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) to deliver, create and play esport games. Includes examination of future college and career paths in esports technology, production and gaming.
CCIM Grant-Funded Workshops FAQs
What is it?
Through a generous grant provided by the Lilly Endowment, CCIM is pleased to offer FREE fully-funded, in-person, residential summer workshops for middle and high school students interested in exploring college and career opportunities in multimedia storytelling or esports. Held on the beautiful campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, workshop participants will utilize the same state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms and technology that our degree-seeking students use.
Who can participate?
Any Indiana middle school student going into grades 6, 7 or 8, or high school student going into grades 9, 10, 11 or 12, who has an interest in learning about or expanding their knowledge as multimedia storytellers or esports professionals may apply. Preference will be given to students who best meet the grant goals. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all 40 program participants have been selected. Students accepted into the grant-funded workshops will be notified in late May.
Where will we stay and eat?
All CCIM Experience workshop participants will stay in one of Ball State’s new or updated residence halls. Residence halls are air conditioned and feature semi-private bathrooms (pods shared by a small number of rooms). Each room is equipped with a bed, desk and dresser. Participants must bring their own bedding, toiletries, shower towel and luxury items. All residence halls are located within close proximity of a dining facility with numerous food options, including the ever-loved Starbucks.
How safe is it?
Every minute of the workshop is planned (see schedule below). There are rules and curfews that all student participants must follow. Resident Assistants supervise all activities outside of the classroom in addition to conducting periodic room checks to ensure our participants are accounted for and safe.
What are the grant workshop goals?
Ball State University received a Lilly Endowment grant to host a summer workshop series aimed at educating an inspiring students to continue their education beyond high school. With a emphasis on students of color, first generation college students, and students from families with limited resources, the Lilly grant program strives to help young people explore their interests, learn new skills and envision a future for themselves in college and career.
What is the application deadline?
Applications for both the grant-funded “Multimedia Storytelling” and “The Science of Esports” workshops must be submitted by EOD May 1.
Summer 2024 Workshop Recap
That’s a wrap! Check out all the fun we had at the 2024 CCIM+ Summer Workshops!