BAFTA awards over £270,000 to 112 recipients in UK and US to support career growth in games, film, and TV

BAFTA has awarded over £270,000 in grants to 112 recipients in the UK and North America under its 2026 Prince William BAFTA Bursary and scholarship programmes. Both programmes support emerging creatives in games, film, and television by offering financial and practical assistance to help them build their careers. The Prince William Bursary supported 100 recipients, representing a 40% increase from last year. The bursary offers grants of up to £2,000 to individuals in Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland to cover essential costs such as training, equipment, software, relocation, and driving lessons.