Post-18 Opportunities

Free work experience in games animation

A virtual work experience programme in games, animation and VFX

Why do this programme?

• Start your journey to a career in games, animation and VFX
• Get the skills to join the next generation of digital talent
• Learn from OSCAR and BAFTA award winning companies
• Understand all the routes in to this exciting industry

What you need to know...

• This virtual work experience programme is free
• You can work through this programme at your own pace
• There are fun creative challenges for you to complete
• You'll gain new skills to use on your CV

NextGen Skills Academy brings industry and education together. Our courses in Games, Animation and VFX skills have been developed in partnership with some of the biggest companies in these industries. You may not have heard of Industrial Light and Magic, Framestore, Centroid, Creative Assembly, Ubisoft, Playground Games and Blue Zoo - but you will certainly have heard of their work!

Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:

• Hear from senior leaders and staff about their companies and job roles
• Receive two briefs from the world's leading games, animation and visual effects companies and come up with a response to real industry challenges
• Find out what it’s like to work in this international industry and the different job roles available
• Learn what you need to do if you want to study with NextGen and work with their amazing employers

On successful completion you will receive a certificate and a statement which you can use in CVs and applications.

Find out more and sign up here

Visa Scholarship Programme

​The programme is designed to support students from under-represented and socially disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their full potential. This opportunity is open to eligible students who are applying or intending to enrol as a full-time undergraduate in any accredited university in the UK. You’ll receive a scholarship of up to £9250 per year to pay your tuition fees and an ongoing programme of support throughout your academic study.

​You will also have the opportunity to connect with experienced Visa employees through our scholar coaching/ mentoring programmes.

All the following must apply to be eligible for consideration:​

• From a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background​
• You will be starting the first year of your first undergraduate degree in October 2023
• Undergraduate degree in STEM field (e.g. Computer Science, Information Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or Maths) or Business (e.g. HR, Finance, Marketing, Sales) excluding Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science.
• Demonstrate how your chosen degree can relate to Visa business functions.
• Applied and hold an offer from UCAS to enrol on a full-time three or four undergraduate degree at any accredited university in the UK for 2023-24
• Eligible to work and study in the UK and qualify for UK/home fee status. (international fees are not eligible)
• Demonstrate a financial need (combined household income of less than £50,000 per year).
• Be in receipt of, or have previously received or have been eligible for, free school meals, pupil premium, education maintenance allowance and/or 16 to 19 bursaries.
• An interest in the work of Visa

​How to Apply

We recommend all candidates carefully read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document before you start the application form.

Incomplete and ineligible applications will not be processed.

Stage 1 – Complete the online application form and financial information form by 26 March at 11.59pm

Stage 2 – Successful applicants will be invited to attend a virtual Assessment Centre with the Windsor Fellowship consisting of a presentation and interview.

Stage 3 -Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take part in an online assessment

Stage 4 – Final stage virtual interview with the Visa team

Stage 5 – Visa to select and inform successful Scholars.

​If you have any other questions about the programme please email: visascholarship@windsor-fellowship.org

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