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The Royal Television Society (RTS), has launched its 20255 bursary schemes and is accepting applications from Thursday 20th February until Tuesday 24th June 2025. This year, RTS is expanding its Digital Innovation Scheme to include students interested in a career in digital media content production and distribution, including social media, streaming platforms and branded content.
Alongside existing sponsors Apple TV+ and STV, digital media charity the Andy Taylor Foundation has joined the Digital Innovation panel to provide support to two scholars who are looking to start their career in digital media. In addition to funding, these scholars will receive a MacBook and an industry mentor from the Andy Taylor Foundation network.
A core goal of the RTS is to support the television industry in reflecting the exciting and diverse voices of the UK today, across all three of the RTS bursary schemes – the TV Production and Journalism (TVPJ) Bursary, the Digital Innovation (DI) Bursary and the Steve Hewlett Scholarship. As part of the TVPJ scheme, one of the exceptional candidates with an interest in producing will receive the Beryl Vertue Scholarship, which was first introduced in 2022.
In addition to the bursary schemes, the RTS’ educational support and offering also includes its recently launched CPD accredited Mini MBA, a unique online higher education course to help to plug the TV business skills gap and fast track careers, which includes more than 80 hours of interactive learning with contributions from inspirational industry leaders. RTS bursary scholars will receive free access to the Mini MBA upon graduation.
Simon Pitts, incoming CEO of Global Media & Entertainment and Chair of the RTS Digital Innovation Panel, said: “I am thrilled that the Andy Taylor Foundation will be joining forces with the RTS Bursary Scheme. Andy was a special person and the vital work of his foundation will greatly enhance our Digital Innovation Panel, which collectively aims to attract and support the next generation of digital media talent in our industry.”
Lara Taylor, founder Andy Taylor Foundation, added: “Andy was a digital pioneer and co-founder of Little Dot Studios. Andy wanted others to enjoy the career he loved. He was driven to increase diversity in the media and that opportunities should be equitable no matter who you are, whatever your background or stage of your career. The Andy Taylor Foundation is honoured to be joining the RTS Digital Innovation bursary scheme and looking forward to supporting students who are passionate about forging a career in digital media.”
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