Have you ever thought that a mistake could be the first step towards something extraordinary? RUFA, in collaboration with Scomodo, presents the “Sbagli di Successo” scholarship, aiming to reward the creativity and courage of those who know how to turn failures into new opportunities.
RUFA and Scomodo invite you to explore the transformative power of failure. Following the success of the first edition, “Toxic Love – Express the Invisible”, the contest returns with a new creative challenge. Participants are invited to develop an artistic project that explores failure as an integral part of personal and professional growth.
Do not be afraid to make mistakes. Fail. Learn. Grow. Take part. Failure is not the end, but a new beginning. Mistakes are the first step towards innovation, growth, and change.
Prize
A €5,000 scholarship to be used for enrollment in a First-Level Academic Course at RUFA.
Visibility and promotion: the best projects will be featured on RUFA and Scomodo’s official social media channels.
Eligibility Requirements
– Be regularly enrolled in the final year of an Italian high school;
– Upload your project in digital format to the dedicated platform by completing the form below, no later than April 13, 2025;
– Submit an individual project (group projects are not allowed).
– The artworks can belong to the following categories:
❯ Artistic installations
❯ Illustrations, posters, or flyers
❯ Videos or short documentaries
❯ Social media campaigns
❯ Artistic or interactive performances
Each submission must be accompanied by a brief description (maximum **1,200 characters**) explaining the concept and message behind the project.
Final Event and Award Ceremony
The contest will conclude with a special event on May 15, 2025, in the **Aula Magna RUFA**, located at Via Giuseppe Libetta 7 (Rome, Ostiense – Garbatella). During the event, finalists will have the opportunity to present their works in front of the jury and the audience. The scholarship award will be announced on this occasion.
How to Participate
1) Fill out the form below, providing your first name, last name, email address, and school of origin.
2) You will receive an automatic confirmation email for your contest registration.
3) Keep an eye on your registered email! Within a few days, you will receive an official invitation (via email) to access the **RUFAContest** platform, where you can upload your project.
The deadline to submit your project on the RUFAContest platform is April 13, 2025.
The call is exclusively open to students enrolled in the fifth year of Italian high schools.
Read the full call
