BAFTA Scholarships for Post-Graduate Study

Want to do an MA in animation, games or visual effects - but short on cash? Why not apply for a BAFTA scholarship?

BAFTA has opened applications for its scholarship programmes, worth up to £12,000.

President of BAFTA

What's this all about?

The BAFTA Scholarship Programme, which assists talented UK nationals (only British Citizens are eligible) in need of financial support to study a post-graduate course in film, television or games in the UK, is now accepting applications for the forthcoming academic year.

How much is it worth?
Each BAFTA Scholar receives up to £12,000 towards their annual course fees, as well as mentoring support from a BAFTA member, and free access to BAFTA events around the UK.

Duke of Cambridge
Three Prince William Scholarships in Film, Television and Games, supported by BAFTA and Warner Bros., are awarded in the name of HRH The Duke of Cambridge in his role as President of BAFTA.

Eligible Courses

BAFTA has a list of courses which are eligible for funding. We are very pleased that the BAFTA approved list now includes our MA courses in animation, games and VFX.

Further information on eligible courses, and how to apply, can all be found here.

---Alex

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for our new BA/MArt starting in September 2019, follow this link. We train all our students with practical real-world skills, to give them the best possible chance of a career in industry. To see some of our animation success stories, follow this link.