Fees

Award value

See below

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

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Fees

Study level

Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

Birmingham City University International College - Navitas UK

Number of awards

3 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

We are offering three individual scholarships in this area, worth £1,000, £1,500 and £2,500 respectively.

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

All eligible students

Study mode

Full time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Mature students

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Social Studies and Media

Study level

Undergraduate

Other eligibility requirements

The aim of this scholarship is to support aspiring film-makers who demonstrate exceptional talent, creativity, and passion for storytelling through film production.

Birmingham City University is ranked 1st in the UK for Film Production and Photography (The Guardian 2025), so competition for places is fierce. We are offering three individual scholarships in this area, worth £1,000, £1,500 and £2,500 respectively.

Assessment

Submissions will be assessed according to the following criteria:

  • Creativity and originality of work
  • Technical proficiency and storytelling ability
  • Passion and commitment to film production.

Terms and Conditions

  • Applicant must hold an offer to study Film and Technology or Media.
  • Discount will be deducted from the tuition fee payment during the second semester. If full tuition fee is paid, discount will be applied when student progresses to BCU.
  • This discount does not apply to students who are sponsored by a government/ organisation/company.
  • This discount applies to students joining BCUIC.
  • Limited number available; offered on a first come, first served basis.
  • Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Submit and include the subject line ‘Film Production Scholarship’.

Application requirements

    Submission guidelines

    You are required to create a short film about a chosen topic. Your submission should include:

    • A personal statement (500-1,000 words) detailing your passion for film production, your career goals, and how the scholarship will support your aspirations
    • A storyboard for your short film
    • The film itself (no more than three minutes).

    The film can be about any of the following:

    • An interest or hobby you are passionate about
    • A showcase of where you live
    • Why you want to study in Birmingham, UK.

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