Russo Brothers MLitt Scholarship in Film Studies

Value of award (per year)

The Russo Brothers Scholarship offers the successful applicant £7,500 towards tuition fees in the Film Studies Mlitt programmes during the coming academic year.

Duration of award

Duration of the course.

At what stage of my course application can I apply for this scholarship?

All applications to the programme received before 1 April 2025 will be considered for scholarship funding.

How to apply

You do not need to submit a separate application for this scholarship. You should apply for your chosen postgraduate course by the scholarship deadline of Thursday 1 April 2025. Applicants to MLitt programmes in the Department of Film Studies for 2025 entry who apply by this deadline will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

Scholarship application form guidance

Terms and conditions

Please read the University of St Andrews scholarships terms and conditions.

If you apply to this scholarship, details from your course application may be passed to the selection panel solely for the purpose of merit-based assessment.

If applying to this scholarship, please be aware of the following requirements:

• Core personal details may be passed to the benefactors of your scholarship. Your name, the name of your town of origin, your school or college and subject of study will be passed to the donor of the scholarship with your consent.
• Your scholarship award in subsequent years of study is conditional upon your successful completion of the academic requirements to progress in your proposed subject of study at the University of St Andrews. If your scholarship is subject-related then your award is usually also conditional upon your continuing to study that specific subject.
• Attendance at Development related scholarship events, including invitations to meet the donors, is strongly encouraged. You will be invited to these as appropriate by the Development Office.
• Submission of reports throughout the period of scholarship support. You are required to submit an Introductory Biography at the start of your award period and the Development Office will contact you towards the end of the academic session for a report on your time at St Andrews to share with the donors of your award. This will be an annual cycle for the duration of your award.

When will I know the outcome?

The outcome of your scholarship application will be available on View my applications in the Scholarships and Funding section of My Application by late May 2025.