Featured byRegent's University London
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£7,000 towards fees
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Robert McKee, a Fulbright Scholar, is the most sought-after screenwriting lecturer around the globe – having dedicated 30 years to educating and mentoring screenwriters, poets, novelists, playwrights, documentary makers, producers and directors internationally.
McKee’s former students include over 60 Academy Award winners, 200 Academy Award nominees, 200 Emmy Award winners, 1000 Emmy Award nominees, 100 WGA (Writers Guild of America) Award winners, 250 WGA Award nominees, 50 DGA (Directors Guild of America) Award winners and 100 DGA Award nominees.
Benefits
The scholarship offers £7,000 towards fees for each year of study.
A complimentary place at the London Screenwriters’ Festival, whenever it’s hosted at Regent's University London.
Eligibility
- 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.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Jun 2026
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?’
Please include your full name, nationality and student number within the email.
30 November (January entry) and 30 June (September entry).