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RTS launches new bursary schemes for 2024 with new ambassador AJ Odudu

The RTS is delighted to announce that British television presenter AJ Odudu will be an Ambassador for the scheme, which will see her meeting and mentoring the scholars and attending bursaries events, as well as using her platform to highlight the importance of the RTS bursary schemes for up-and-coming talent in the television industry.

Meeting Jesse Armstrong, top tips from Ash Atalla and networking with television royalty – an update from our Bursary Scholars

The dinner was combined with speeches from newly awarded RTS Fellows (an award offered to those who have offered outstanding contributions to the UK television industry). Amongst them were Succession creator Jesse Armstrong, and screenwriters Abi Morgan (The Split) and Jack Thorne (Best Interests). Meanwhile 100 past and present scholars were busy making valuable connections with each other, as well as the TV veterans.

RTS bursary alumnus and creative entrepreneur Ali Rasoul shares his experiences of lockdown and how he finds inspiration online

Life in lockdown​

After a surreal few months spent working on exciting projects in Los Angeles during Grammy week, I returned to the UK to recommence my graduation film. Buzzing with inspiration and positivity, I began to widen my vision and strategically plan my next moves.