National Film and Television School Humanitarian Scholarship 2026

The National Film and Television School is pleased to offer Humanitarian Scholarships for students fleeing conflict and persecution, enabling them to continue their education in the UK. 

• Table of Content
• About National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF)
• National Film and Television School Humanitarian Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of National Film and Television School Humanitarian Scholarship
• Requirements for National Film and Television School Humanitarian Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF)

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) was created to ensure the equitable growth of South Africa’s film and video industry, providing: Funding for the development, production, marketing, and distribution of films.  Training and development of filmmakers. Commissioning research and producing industry statistics to provide both the public and stakeholders with valuable insights into the South African film industry. For more details, visit NFVF website. ... read more... continue reading

National Film and Television School Humanitarian Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of National Film and Television School Humanitarian Scholarship

For 2026, these scholarships include:

• One full fee scholarship and £15,000 living expenses per year on a full-time NFTS Postgraduate level course commencing in September 2026 or January 2027 to an applicant that is already resident and holds the appropriate refugee status in the UK.
• A fully funded place on our Filmmaking certificate course commencing October 2026 for students holding the appropriate status either inside or outside the UK.

Requirements for National Film and Television School Humanitarian Scholarship Qualification

To apply for the Humanitarian Scholarship, you must have already applied for a Postgraduate programme of study or Certificate in Filmmaking at the NFTS. This is separate to the scholarship application.

All applicants for this scholarship must:

Hold one of the following immigration statuses before applying to the School

• UK asylum seeker
• UK discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
• UK limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
• Humanitarian protection (as a result of an asylum application)
• Be living in the UK and unable to access mainstream UK student funding due to their residency status at the point the application for the Scholarship is made.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Applicants should email [email protected] to request a scholarship application form as soon as possible after they have submitted their course application. 

For more information, kindly visit NFTS scholarship webpage.