

Robert McKee Screenwriting Scholarship
At Regent'S University London
Location
United Kingdom
Qualification
Undergraduate
Funding type
Fee waiver/discount
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Value of award
7000 GBP
About the scholarship
Awarding institution:
Regent'S University LondonAverage applications per year:
Not specified
Qualification:
UndergraduateNumber of awards available:
1
Value of award:
7000 GBP
Eligible intake:
Sep - 2026, Jan - 2027
Funding details:
£7,000 towards fees for each year of study.
Study mode:
Not specified
Delivery mode:
Not specified
Course/offer application deadline:
Contact the university
Funding type
Fee waiver/discountAward allocation:
All eligible
Other aspects considered:
Mature students
Award can be used for:
Tuition fees
Gender requirement:
All
Nationality requirement:
All
Course subject you are applying for:
Creative Writing
Other Media and Communication
Selection basis:
Contact the university
Selection criteria:
Submit a short film script
Please submit a short film script, in correct screenplay formatting, of up to five minutes in length and a 1,000 word statement answering the following question:
‘Why would being a Robert McKee International Screenwriting scholar be important to you?'
If your application is shortlisted
If shortlisted, you will be invited to interview (face-to-face or online) with members of the Film, Media & Performance team at Regent's. You will be asked to discuss your short drama script and points from your statement, as well as answer other interview questions.
In partnership with Robert McKee, the world's most in demand screenwriting expert, we're proud to offer one student a screenwriting scholarship – with £7,000 towards their fees and free entry to the London Screenwriters' Festival, the annual festival of screenwriters and filmmakers held at Regent's University London.
Courses BA (Hons) Screenwriting and Producing and BA (Hons) Screenwriting and Producing with Foundation.
Please complete the following task and send your statement and script as attachments.
Application deadline: 30 November (January entry) and 30 June (September entry).
Award Deadline:31 Jul 2026
Application process:Separate application required
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