Two Media School students from Bournemouth University (BU) have been awarded bursaries by the Royal Television Society (RTS).<\/p>\n
Rachel Brown and Tom Stone are both studying BA (Hons) Television Production at Bournemouth University and were awarded the bursary as part of the RTS Undergraduate Bursary Scheme.<\/p>\n
The Royal Television Society is Britain\u2019s leading forum for television and related media and the bursary scheme aims to widen participation in the industry and assist talented people at the start of their careers. \u00a0This year is the first year of the scheme with the fund pot totalling over \u00a360,000, shared between 20 undergraduate students at UK universities. \u00a0The award recipients were selected by a panel of industry professionals following an open call to students applying for UK undergraduate courses in television and related media.<\/p>\n
Theresa Wise, Chief Executive Officer of the RTS, explained the reasoning behind the bursary awards, saying, \u201cGreat talent can be lost without the right support. We\u2019re committed to finding, funding and nurturing the next generation and through the RTS Undergraduate Bursary Scheme I am convinced that we can make a critical contribution.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe response to our inaugural bursary scheme has been fantastic and following an exacting selection process I\u2019m excited to announce the first beneficiaries \u2013 all of whom stood-out and demonstrated ambition and commitment to learning. We look forward to following their future career achievements.\u201d<\/p>\n
Both Tom and Rachel will receive \u00a33,000 towards their studies over their three year course. They will also gain access to mentoring and free membership of the RTS during their studies and for one year after graduation. The award includes three year\u2019s access to The Hospital Club, a member\u2019s only club catering exclusively to the creative industries.<\/p>\n
Christa Van Raalte, Associate Dean for Media Production at Bournemouth\u00a0University added, \u201cWe are delighted to see the quality of our students’ work being recognised in this way. Congratulations to both Tom and Rachel.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
Rachel Brown described her reaction to receiving the RTS bursary and the opportunities it will bring.
\nShe said, \u201cWhen I was told that I had been selected as one of the recipients for the bursary I was overwhelmed. As a mature student, it gave me confidence to believe that I was making the right move into an industry I am passionate to be a part of.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing a member of RTS means that it will help me to network with industry experts outside of Bournemouth University, as well as having opportunities to attend workshops to develop more skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cPersonally, I have a young family and \u00a0I am doing a 100 mile round trip each day to attend BU, therefore, the bursary will contribute towards the travel costs!\u201d<\/p>\n
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