History
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama was founded by Elsie Fogerty in 1906 (as The Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art) to offer a new form of training in speech and drama for young actors and other students.
Education
We offer a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research degrees and short courses in acting, actor training, applied theatre, theatre crafts and making, design, drama therapy, movement, musical theatre, performance, producing, puppetry, research, scenography, stage management, teacher training, technical arts, voice and writing.
Research
Research @ Central explores contemporary practices of theatre-making and performance as well as their cultural histories and lineages. It interrogates theatre and performance both in themselves and in interplay with other disciplines, including their wider socio-cultural, institutional, political, and material-economic contexts and conditions.
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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100000 INR
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31 Aug 2025
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12000 USD
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8000 GBP
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1000 USD
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6000 USD
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16 Aug 2025
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4000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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500 GBP
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31 Aug 2025
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22500 GBP
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1000 USD
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01 Dec 2025
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500 GBP
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31 Jan 2026
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3000 USD
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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100000 INR
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31 Aug 2025
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12000 USD
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16 Aug 2025
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8000 GBP
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
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7000 USD
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31 Aug 2025
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6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
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4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
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22500 GBP
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
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Various benefits
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25000 USD
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The Fountainhead Essay Contest
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25000 USD
Deadline
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
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8000 GBP
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
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7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
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6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
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4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
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22500 GBP
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
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500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
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Various benefits
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25000 USD
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25000 USD
Deadline
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
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8000 GBP
Deadline
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
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6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
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Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
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500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
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22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
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Various benefits
Deadline
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25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
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25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
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8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
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Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
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Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
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Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
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Merit-based
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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Student services
The Student Advice Service is the first port of call for all non-academic student enquiries and offers assistance with many aspects of your student experience including:
- Accommodation
- International student support
- Managing finances
- Student Wellbeing concerns
- TFL Student Oyster Discounts
- Student Letters
Pastoral student support at Central is provided by the Student Advice Service which is located in our Student Centre on the first floor of the East Block, directly above the Library.
Housing services
Organising your accommodation may seem challenging, but the Student Advice Service can offer straightforward guidance and support as you decide where you would like to live during your studies. The majority of students studying at Central choose to live in Private Rented Accommodation - we can help you find what you're looking for.
Library services
The Library has a wide range of specialist drama and theatre practice resources offered in a learning environment that is supportive and inspires creativity. Staff will help you to discover the information and resources you need to succeed and achieve as a student or researcher.
Campus life
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama’s main campus is located in Swiss Cottage, within the borough of Camden; a dynamic, artistic area full of theatres, bars, restaurants and art galleries. Central’s Bankside Studios are located a stone’s throw from the River Thames, just around the corner from the legendary Shakespeare’s Globe.