Breakthrough scholarship for LGBTQIA+ screenwriters

Course Dates

14th May to 30th July 2026

Scholarship Overview

This fully funded scholarship is available for LGBTQIA+ screenwriters with limited financial means to study a three month online Writing TV Drama course led by Jamie Nuttgens.

Eligibility

Open to anyone over 18, who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and meets the low income criteria detailed below.

Financial Criteria

• Unmarried and not co habiting with a partner, annual gross pre tax income less than £30,000 and personal savings less than £10,000.
• Married or co habiting, household gross pre tax income less than £45,000 and savings (together or individually) less than £10,000.
• Applicants who do not meet these thresholds but are financially challenged may still apply with an explanation of circumstances.

Terms & Conditions

• Applicants must meet eligibility criteria. The application requires statements about gender identity, sexuality, financial status, and reasons for deserving the scholarship.
• Income thresholds apply to current salary or self employed profits; benefits such as jobseeker's allowance count as income.
• Proof of financial circumstances may be requested.
• The scholarship covers only the named course; it does not cover other fee paying places.
• Applicants must not be represented by an agent.

Application Procedure

Submit a single PDF containing the opening of your pilot script (up to fifteen pages, max 2,200 words), a 300 word synopsis of the pilot episode, and a 300 word synopsis of the rest of the serial. File must be uploaded via the application form.

Applications close at midnight end of day Monday 20 April; decisions will be communicated by Friday 24 April.

Please state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

EEO Statement

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under represented in the creative industries.