Luke Westlake Scholarship
The Luke Westlake Scholarship is an annual award supporting working-class actors training at UK drama schools and universities.
Now in its seventh year, the scholarship provides financial relief, professional development and industry access.
Applications open annually.
What the winner receives
SpotlightThe StageAct On ThisHeadshotsStage CombatVoice ReelAgent SessionsCasting AdviceBAFTAWorkshopsMentoringSelf-Tape KitFeatured across national media, including The BBC and The Stage.
Shortlisted Actors
All 2025 scholarship shortlisted actors will be invited to take part in a programme of online sessions and Q&As with leading casting directors and agents each Autumn.
Remembering Luke Westlake
The scholarship is named in memory of Luke Westlake, a talented working-class actor trained at ArtsEd from 2014-2017.
Luke’s legacy continues through the scholarship which supports future generations of performers entering the industry.
Scholarship winners by year
BAFTA Prince William Bursary partnership
Through Just Add Milk’s partnership with BAFTA, all shortlisted actors are automatically eligible to apply for the Prince William BAFTA Bursary after graduating.
Scholarship sponsors