Screen Academy Scotland - Fees and Funding

Run Run Shaw Scholarship

In recognition of Sir Run Run Shaw’s reputation as an internationally renowned producer and for his overall contribution to the film industry, Napier University is awarding the Sir Run Run Shaw Scholarship.

Awarded annually, this scholarship is available to one student per year from Hong Kong to enable them to study a postgraduate course at Screen Academy Scotland. The scholarship covers the full course fees for one year’s attendance on either the MA Screenwriting, MA Screen Project Development or MFA Advanced Film Practice.

In order to be considered for the Sir Run Run Shaw Scholarship you must have applied and been accepted to one of the Screen Academy Scotland postgraduate courses at Napier University. (Please note this Scholarship is not applicable to Screen Academy Scotland courses at Edinburgh College of Art)

Process for Awarding the Sir Run Run Shaw Scholarship

• Students apply to Screen Academy Scotland at Napier University as normal (please see Courses for details) in time for closing date of 30th June 2010.

• Applications are assessed by Screen Academy Scotland and applicants are informed if they have been accepted onto their course

• Applicants who are accepted onto a course are eligible for information on scholarships and bursaries available to Screen Academy Scotland students

• Screen Academy Scotland identifies which of the International Students they would recommend as recipients of the Sir Run Run Shaw Scholarship, based on:

-the quality of the application and if the applicant has potential to excel in their course
-financial need of the student (if money is a barrier to them taking up a place on the course)

If you have any questions about the Sir Run Run Shaw Scholarship please email : info@screenacademyscotland.ac.uk