Art Scholarship Bursaries for Undergraduates and Postgraduates

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant helps specialist arts institutions and registered charities fund bursaries for students. It covers undergraduate and postgraduate students in fine and performing arts. This includes music, drama, dance, film, and fine art. Grants run for either 3 or 6 years. Funding is reviewed every three years. Only institutions based in England can apply.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must be a specialist arts institution or registered charity
  • Must support undergraduate and/or postgraduate students
  • Grant duration is 3 or 6 years with triennial review
Who is this for?

This grant is for specialist arts institutions and registered charities in England. You must support undergraduate or postgraduate students in the fine or performing arts. It is not for individual students applying directly, or for general education providers outside the arts.

Regions

No published award history for The Leverhulme Trust. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from The Leverhulme Trust

For specialist arts institutions or registered charities to provide support to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students across the fine and performing arts, including music, drama, dance, film, fine art, etc. Duration is 3 or 6 years with triennial frequency.

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Last updated: 14 July 2026