Bursaries for underrepresented groups in unscripted High-end TV

The ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund is offering the chance for those working in Unscripted HETV from underrepresented groups and low socio-economic backgrounds, or those returning to work after a career break, to apply for a bursary of up to £2,000.

ScreenSkills is committed to creating a more diverse, equal and inclusive workforce. This funding aims to provide financial support to professionals with the below characteristics working in unscripted HETV to retain talent for the future, aid current working environments and assist career development.

Successful applicants must have at least one of the following characteristics: 

• be from a minority ethnic group
• identify as deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent
• have another form of physical health issue
• be diagnosed with a mental health issue
• come from a low-socio economic background
• be returners to work

If you are deaf or disabled and require an alternative format of the application form, or have any questions about this bursary, please contact jacqui.tauntonfenton@screenskills.com

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This bursary is supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.

Who it's for

Roles might include but are not limited to:

• production coordinators
• production managers
• researchers
• assistant producers
• producer directors
• producers
• series producers

These bursaries are not available to new entrants and you must have at least two credits in Unscripted HETV to be considered.

High-end TV is defined as TV projects with UK production budgets of at least £1m per episode. 

Please note there is a limited amount of funding for these bursaries and your eligibility will be considered after submitting your CV. 

What it covers

These bursaries can be used to help with: 

• Training (short, non-academic courses which conclude no later than 30th June 2026)
• Mentoring
• Accommodation (up to £140 a night in London, up to £100 a night outside London)
• Travel (e.g. train fares or mileage @ 45p per mile)
• Shadowing
• Salary​​​ (cover when training/shadowing- applicants must be employed as salary costs can't be speculative)
• Specialist equipment and kit needed for role progression 
• Software licensing

If requesting funding for training we recommend you choose a course that is at least four weeks ahead of your bursary application.

What we won't fund:

• we don’t fund retrospectively so you can’t claim for activity already undertaken
• we don’t fund academic courses
• ScreenSkills cannot offer bursaries on courses it already funds
• ScreenSkills cannot offer bursaries to those who have already received a bursary within the past 12 months

All requested funds must be inclusive of VAT.

How to apply

 Click ‘apply now’ to submit your application, so your eligibility can be assessed.

Applications are now closed

Contact information

Name: Jacqui Taunton Fenton
Email: jacqui.tauntonfenton@screenskills.com