Funding a Course

If you are looking for help to cover course fees there are several organisations that may be able to help you.

ScreenSkills Bursaries Craft and Technical Bursaries can provide funding for training for film and HETV professionals who have some previous experience. Funding is limited so apply as soon as possible - Bursary Guidelines. 

Film & Television Charity Support Fund is the general fund which covers most situations where financial support is required. 

Northern Ireland Screen Skills Fund The Skills Fund is a grant offered to individuals working in the Northern Ireland screen sector and is designed to support financially those participating in training or development courses. 

Creative Scotland can provide ‘open project funding’ to both individuals and organisations working across Scotland in the arts, screen and creative industries, and supports a wide range of projects and activity. 

Film Cymru Wales supports Welsh or Wales-based writers, directors and producers with development and production funding, industry assistance and mentoring opportunities. 

Bafta Scholarships - This programme is open to British Citizens in need of financial assistance to take a post-graduate course in the UK. 

Film Hub South West & West Midlands is committed to supporting the professional development of its members. As a member of the Hub, you can apply for bursaries to support travel, accommodation, enrolment fees or accreditation costs to enable your attendance at relevant conferences, events and film festivals, which you would not otherwise be able to attend.

Other sources of funding

Financial Help for Adult Learners

If you need financial help to study, get an overview of the funding available and where to go for advice. Read more here 

Advanced Learner Loans England

You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course at a college or training provider in England. Loan eligibility doesn’t depend on your income and there are no credit checks. Read more here

Learner Funding Scotland

For Learners in Scotland the course chosen will determine the type and level of funding available funding covers a wide range of learning including further or higher education. Read more here 

Welsh Government Learning Grant Further Education

If you are a UK citizen living in Wales and provided that your course is eligible you may be able to apply for a Welsh Government Learning Grant FE providing. Read more here