US Scholarships

BAFTA scholars benefit from a unique package of assistance which includes both financial and career support. Since the first US programme was set up in 2013 it has grown to offer three different types of scholarships;

Are you enrolled in a filmmaking programme that will lead to a Masters at a US graduate school? If so, as a Pigott/BAFTA scholar you could receive $10,000 towards their annual tuition and expenses. Year-round career support is also provided by BAFTA.

The centerpiece of BAFTA’s US Scholarship Program, this scholarship is for British graduate students studying in the US full-time for Masters degrees in disciplines leading to production roles in filmmaking. This could include directing, writing, producing, cinematography, production design, editing, costume design, composing, visual effects and animation. Students of acting are not eligible for this scholarship.

Set up in 2015 by industrialist and philanthropist Mr. Mark Pigott KBE this scholarship program is funded by endowment in perpetuity, ensuring many talented students will benefit from earning their graduate degrees from outstanding American Universities for years to come.

You can apply f you meet the following criteria:

• You must be working towards a postgraduate degree. We do not offer scholarships to diploma courses or undergraduate degrees
• You can be currently enrolled, recently accepted, or awaiting word of acceptance on your program of study. If you are awaiting word of acceptance at the time of applying, we will require proof of acceptance before you can be awarded a scholarship
• You can not apply if you have received the Pigott/BAFTA Scholarship before.

If you are unsure whether you qualify based on the above or have any difficulty filling out the application, please contact: [email protected].

Are you pursuing a Masters in film, or a discipline related to the practical art forms of the moving image? If the answer is yes, and you are attending an accredited US university, you can apply for financial support through the Fulbright Commission. See full details on how to apply via the Fulbright Commission site.

Are you a graduate student studying a filmmaking or filmmaking related degree at a New York university or recognised institute? If so, you can apply for the BAFTA Ben Jorgensen Scholarship which awards one student $10,000 each year in honour of Ben Alexander Jorgensen who was born in London and raised in New York and worked in film and television throughout his life.

You can apply if you meet the following criteria:

• you are a graduate student studying towards a filmmaking or filmmaking related degree at a New York university or appropriate institute
• you are studying acting, directing, writing, producing, cinematography, production design, editing, costume design, composing, visual effects or animation.
• you are currently enrolled or recently accepted on your program of study

Please note: US/British citizenship is not required to apply.

If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected].

We are proud to have supported and championed a wide range of talented creatives since the US programmes launched. Check out some of our current and past cohorts and get inspired to apply.