BAFTA Scholarship Open: Deadline 27 May

BAFTA is now taking applications for three UK based post-graduate scholarships in film, TV and Games (and animation, of course) worth up to £12,000 each.

The BAFTA scholarships are supported by Warner Bros and the Duke of Cambridge, and include a work placement and also free access to BAFTA events.

President of BAFTA

About BAFTA Scholarships

The BAFTA Scholarship Programme assists talented UK nationals (only British Citizens are eligible) who are in need of financial support to study a post-graduate course in film, television or games in the UK. The scholarships form a part of BAFTA's charitable outreach, and its mission to develop new talent in the UK.

Scholarship Benefits
Each BAFTA Scholar receives between £5,000 and £12,000 towards their annual course fees, as well as mentoring support from a BAFTA member, winner or nominee 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, and the approved list includes Escape Studios' MA courses in Animation, Games and VFX.

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

Deadline
The deadline to apply is 27 May 2020.

ASIFA Hollywood Scholarship

Further Scholarships & Financial Aid
To see more about scholarships and other sources of finance for studying animation, at Escape Studios and beyond, follow the links below:

• Official Escape Studios MA Scholarships
• Scholarships at Escape Studios - generally
• Undergraduate Scholarships at Escape Studios
• ASIFA-Hollywood Scholarship (deadline 1st June 2020)
• Charities and Grant-Giving Trusts - and how to find them
• Post-graduate Govt Loans

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