US Masters award
The UK Film Council's Diversity department in partnership with the Fulbright Commission is offering the opportunity to one person from an under-represented group to pursue a Masters degree in Film Directing, Screenplay, Production, Cinematography, Scoring/Composition or Film Business at any accredited US institution.
This is a positive action programme for groups under-represented in the UK film industry. The successful candidate will work with the Fulbright Commission and the Institute of International Education (IIE) to find the right course and department for them.
The award
The award is for the dollar equivalent of £20,000, paid in instalments, which is a contribution towards the first year's tuition fees.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this award applicants need:
· To be from a group under represented in the UK film industry - either a women, or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background or a disabled person.
· To hold a hold or expect to obtain a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree or the equivalent prior to your anticipated enrolment with a US university.
In making this award the Fulbright Commission and UK Film Council are looking not only for academic excellence but a focused application, a range of extracurricular and community activities, demonstrated ambassadorial skills, a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and a plan to give back to your home country upon returning.
How to apply
Online applications are now available at www.fulbright.co.uk
Application closing date
The application deadline for academic year 2010/2011 award is 31 May 2009.
For more information please visit www.fulbright.co.uk
Email enquiries can be sent to programmes@fulbright.co.uk
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Fulbright Commission
Fulbright House
62 Doughty Street
London WC1N 2JZ
TEL: +44 (0)20 7404 6880
FAX: +44 (0)20 7404 6834
Fulbright – UK Film Council scholar 2008
Last year's Fulbright-UK Film Council Award was made to Alexander Rudd, 27 years old from Preston, who is hoping to pursue a Masters degree in Scoring for Motion Picture/TV at the University of California, commencing later this year.
At the age of 16 he won the prestigious title of National Composer of the Year and went on to study composition at Trinity College of Music in London.
Since graduating with a first class honours degree he has composed for theatre and film. He has also collaborated with visual artists, worked on community and education projects as well as composing and conducting for concert commissions.
Alex wants to use the opportunities provided by the Fulbright – UK Film Council award to deepen his knowledge in the area of film composition and to develop his career in the film industry.
