Q. How much funding does the scholarship offer?
Chinese nationals can apply for up to £5,000 towards course fees at an industry-recognised UK institution. The scholarship recipients will also be mentored by industry professionals, and have free access to BAFTA events.
Q. I’m not a Chinese national or a British citizen. Can I still apply for a scholarship?
The BAFTA Scholarship Programme in China is only open to Chinese nationals, including Hong Kong residents with Chinese nationality. Other nationalities are not eligible to apply.
Q. I’m a Chinese national but have permanent residency in the UK, can I apply to study in the UK?
The scholarship for Chinese nationals is primarily aimed at students who would have ‘overseas’ or ‘international’ status. We may therefore prioritise Chinese nationals who do not have permanent residency in the UK.
Q. I’m from China. Do you have a list of eligible courses in the UK?
Yes, the UK courses on this list are eligible for a BAFTA Scholarship. You will need to apply to the relevant course before you approach BAFTA.
Q. I’m from China and my chosen course isn’t listed as eligible for the scholarship. Can I still apply?
To be able to apply for a scholarship to a UK institution, your course must be on the list of eligible courses.
Q. My place on the course will not be confirmed until after the deadline for the scholarship application. What should I do?
You can apply for the scholarship before your place on your course is confirmed by uploading a letter from your chosen institution confirming your application to the course. However, if you are invited for an interview, we will need confirmation from the institution that you have been accepted onto the course before we can confirm whether you have been selected for a scholarship.
Q. I am older than the average student; can I still apply for a scholarship?
Yes, there is no age limit for applicants.
Q. I am currently an undergraduate. Can I still apply for a scholarship?
We welcome applications from anyone who will be on an eligible postgraduate course from September 2019. You may be a current undergraduate whose course ends this summer, or you may be returning to formal education after some years.
Q. My course will start in 2020. Can I still apply this year?
If the course year starts between September 2019 and July 2020 you can apply for a scholarship this year but, if you are invited for an interview, we will need proof from the institution that you have been accepted onto the course.
Q. I will have already completed one year of a two-year course. Can I apply?
Students entering the second year of an eligible two-year course can apply for a scholarship, but you will need to explain in your Personal Statement how you were able to finance the first year of your course.
Q. I’ve missed the application deadline (Friday 24 May 2019). Can I still apply?
Unfortunately we cannot accept any applications after the deadline.
Q. I have a question that hasn’t been answered here. Who can I contact?
Please check out the information on the Scholarships in China home page. If you still have a query, please send it to us at [email protected].
