BAFTA is proud to announce a new scholarship for graduate students studying filmmaking or filmmaking related degrees at any New York university or appropriate institute. This scholarship will award one student in the amount of $10,000.
The BAFTA Ben Jorgensen scholarship is dedicated to Ben Alexander Jorgensen who was born in London and raised in New York from the age of seven. Ben’s work as a filmmaker included documentaries, music videos, TV programs and PSAs. Ben was also a well-known actor in films and soaps. Modest about his own accomplishments Ben was full of praise and admiration for his friends and colleagues. The BAFTA Ben Jorgensen Scholarship will keep his kindness and generosity alive.
Eligibilty Criteria
- Be a graduate students studying towards filmmaking or filmmaking related degrees at any New York university or appropriate institute.
- This includes acting, directing, writing, producing, cinematography, production design, editing, costume design, composing, visual effects and animation.
- Applicants can be currently enrolled or recently accepted.
- US/British citizenship is not required to apply.
If you are unsure whether you qualify based on the above, please contact: [email protected]
Applications will close on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, click here to apply
