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 direct industry access.

Applications open annually.

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What the scholarship winner receives

Spotlight
The Stage
Act On This
Headshots
Voice Reel
BAFTA

Featured by BBC News and The Stage.

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Shortlisted actors

All shortlisted actors are invited to take part in online sessions and Q&As with leading casting directors and agents throughout the 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, supporting the next generation of performers.

Scholarship winners by year

Simrita Khela
2025
2024 Winner
2024
2023 Winner
2023
2022 Winner
2022
2021 Winner
2021
2020 Winner
2020
2019 Winner
2019

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.

This prestigious bursary provides additional financial support for early-career creatives entering the industry.

Scholarship sponsors