David Lyle Foundation reboots annual scholarship for next-generation TV talent

The David Lyle Foundation (DLF), the industry-wide not-for-profit organisation that helps young executives to build successful careers in the international television business, is rebooting its scholarship programme after a three-year pandemic-related hiatus.

The DLF awards two annual scholarships to promising young creatives. The successful candidates receive a one-year programme of education and development designed to fast-track their understanding of the global television-content business. The scholarship winners are chosen from a shortlist of candidates selected by the DLF’s advisory board, which consists of executives from across the entertainment industry.

Each winner receives complimentary subscriptions to international content-business magazines and websites (worth in excess of £3,000), as well as free access to more than 15 content business events (worth up to £10,000). Also included in the scholarship package is a contribution of up to £1,000 for travel and subsistence to attend events of choice, and access to the DLF advisory board for up to four mentoring sessions across the year.

The DLF is facilitated by Cheryl Clarke, supported by an advisory board of international content industry executives and founding partners, all of whom provide support to the programme, include Broadcast, C21Media, Edinburgh TV Festival, FRAPA, Natpe, Realscreen, PACT, TBI and RX. Scholarship applications will at the end of March 2024. The 2024 programme will run from April to April 2025.