Royal Central School of Speech and Drama - The Clive Brook Memorial Award

The Clive Brook Memorial Award

You will receive a one-off prize of £500 (about 590 EUR). This is awarded to an outstanding student on a BA (Hons) degree programme at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (CSSD), which is part of the University of London. It is awarded once a year to a student progressing from their second to their third year who has made outstanding progress. The prize is named after Clive Brook, better known as Clive Exton, a screenwriter, playwright and actor who studied at the Central.

Who can apply

• University: You are studying for a Bachelor’s degree at the CSSD, University of London.
• Study year: You are moving from your second to your third year of study.
• Course: You are enrolled on the BA (Hons) degree programme selected for the relevant year. The award alternates between the following degree programmes: BA (Hons) Acting, BA (Hons) Theatre Studies, Applied Theatre and Education, and BA (Hons) Theatre Practice. Only students on the relevant degree programme will be considered.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply, whether from the UK, the EU or other countries.
• Performance: You have achieved very good grades in your second year of study, are actively involved in your studies and show clear potential.

How to apply

You cannot apply yourself. Lecturers put forward students, and an academic committee from the relevant degree programme team reviews all nominations during the autumn term.

How realistic are your chances?

This award is granted on a very selective basis. Only one student is awarded the prize each year, and consideration is given exclusively to students on the BA programme selected for that particular year who are progressing from their second to their third year of study. You cannot apply for this award yourself; it is therefore crucial that you stand out to the lecturers on your degree programme through your grades, commitment and progress. If you are the best student on the right degree programme at the right time, you have a genuine chance of winning it, but the pool of candidates is deliberately kept small.