This is an opportunity for young non-American TV scriptwriters. “Each year, The Foundation administers the Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award. The competition is designed to motivate non-American novice writers under the age of 30, and offer them the recognition and encouragement that might lead to a successful career in television scriptwriting. Entrants are asked to create a completed half-hour to one-hour English-language television drama script.” Please note, you have to create an account and log in to enter this contest. The applicant must be a non-U.S. citizen (non-U.S. citizens currently studying/residing in the U.S. are eligible.) Please note, entries from Russia are ineligible this year.  
The winner will be flown to New York City to be presented with an award and a $2,500 prize at the International Emmy World Television Festival, and will be invited to take part in the red-carpet festivities at the International Emmy Awards Gala.
Value: $2,500, other non-cash prizes
Deadline: 1 July 2026
Open for: Non-American TV scriptwriters under the age of 30
Details here.

Deadline: July 1st, 2026