About
University of the Arts London (UAL) is a collegiate university specializing in arts, design, fashion, and communication. Established in 1842, it comprises six renowned colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL generates and inspires creativity on a global scale, influencing learning, culture, industry and society through education, research and innovation. The university is a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
Funding Opportunities
UAL Bursaries
UAL Bursaries of £1,450 are available to all eligible students with Home fee status studying on undergraduate courses at the University of the Arts London. The bursaries are linked to a student's application for government funding from their local funding body including Student Finance England (SFE), Student Finance Wales (SFW), Student Finance Northern Ireland (SFNI), or Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). There is no competitive element to UAL Bursaries, so all students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive one. Students do not need to make a separate application for the UAL Bursary as they are automatically assessed based on their government funding application. Eligible students will receive all £1,450 of the UAL Bursary directly into their bank account in December, with notifications sent out by the end of November.
The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation Scholarship, supported by adidas
The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation Scholarship provides £75,750 each (£25,250 per year) to 4 Home students over 3 years to cover tuition and living costs at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. The scholarship is available to students who have progressed through the UAL Insights Programme or are from a Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic background. The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation is dedicated to transforming the lives of young people from underrepresented communities, empowering them to pursue their educational and career ambitions. In partnership with UAL and funded by adidas, these scholarships aim to break down barriers to higher education, allowing talented young people to thrive in the fashion industry and contribute to its diversification. By facilitating access to education and fostering creative potential, the scholarships support young people in achieving their academic and career goals, while enhancing representation within the creative industries. Stephen Lawrence had a deep passion for the arts from a young age, and this scholarship honours his legacy by providing young people with the opportunity to develop their own artistic talents and create their own paths in the fashion world.
The Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarship
The Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarship provides £6,000 per year (£18,000 in total per award) for home refugee students studying at the University of the Arts London. The scholarship is available for 8 students and provides financial support towards course costs and living expenses for the duration of their undergraduate studies. The scholarship is assessed based on financial need and is designed to support those who are in financial hardship and who will benefit from undergraduate studies to realize their full potential. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all scholarships have been allocated.
The Sanctuary Postgraduate Scholarship
The Sanctuary Postgraduate Scholarship is a £50,000 award available to one international student accepted on any postgraduate course at the University of the Arts London (UAL). The scholarship is designed to support asylum seekers or dependants of asylum seekers in the UK who face financial hardship and wish to pursue postgraduate studies. The award provides a contribution towards tuition fees, course costs, and living expenses. Scholarships are assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit, with the aim of helping recipients realise their full potential through postgraduate education. Applications are welcome from those in financial hardship who will benefit from postgraduate studies to develop their creative practice and career.
The Peter Farley Award
The Peter Farley Award provides £6,000 each to 2 Home students for maintenance and living expenses. Recipients must be accepted on the BA (Hons) Theatre Design at Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL. The award is generously supported by the estate of Peter Farley, who was a theatre designer, exhibition curator, academic and teacher. Peter's career embraced a wide range of different areas of design and performance, and he was an inspirational teacher. The award is presented alongside the Peter Farley Internship, a year-long part-time internship with professional theatre design studio Good Teeth. This combined support was established to help graduating students transition into the theatre design industry after graduation, assisting with costs associated with gaining professional experience during their first year post-graduation. Recipients must be enrolled in the final year of the full-time BA (Hons) Theatre Design course, starting in September 2025 and graduating in June 2026, and must demonstrate strong model-making, research and technical drawing skills.
Sarabande MA Fashion Scholarship
The Sarabande MA Fashion Scholarship provides £31,994 in funding to one student accepted on the MA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. The scholarship was established by the late Lee Alexander McQueen CBE through the Sarabande Foundation to provide students experiencing financial hardship with equal opportunity to study fashion. The scholarship will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit, providing a contribution of £15,994 towards tuition fees and £16,000 towards course costs and living expenses. The Foundation offers scholarships to ensure that the creative talent of gifted, yet disadvantaged students, can flourish in their academic studies and creative development. Applications are encouraged from students who are unable to finance themselves through their studies but are gifted with an abundance of talent and dare to challenge the status quo. Applicants must have a raw, original talent complemented by a strong drive to succeed in the fashion industry.
Rodney Fitch Bursary
The Rodney Fitch Bursary of £3,000 is available to 1 Home student currently enrolled on the first year of the MA Industrial Design course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. The bursary will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit. It will provide a contribution towards course costs and living expenses for the length of the course. Rodney Arthur Fitch (1938-2014) was a retail design entrepreneur who studied architecture and building, furniture, interior and theatre design at various London colleges of art and design, including Central Saint Martins. In 1972 Rodney founded his firm, Fitch and Company Design Consultants, which as Fitch grew to become one of the largest and best-known design brands. Rodney had a commitment to education and was influential on advisory and trustee boards including St Martins School of Art and University of the Arts London. Applications are welcome from those who are in financial hardship and those who will benefit from postgraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Moorhouse Scholarships
The Moorhouse Scholarships are awards of £10,000 each available to 4 Home or International students accepted on the MA Textile Design course at Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London. The scholarships provide a contribution of £5,000 towards course tuition fees and £5,000 towards living expenses. The Moorhouse Bursary and Scholarship Programme has been established at UAL in accordance with Tessa Moorhouse's wishes to continue to provide support for the causes which she and her husband Rodney championed for the benefit of future generations of students. Rodney Moorhouse was a textile designer and photographer who studied and taught at both Camberwell and Chelsea Colleges of Arts in the 1960s and 1970s. His wife, Tessa, was a judge who specialised in children's rights. Despite suffering serious injuries in a road accident early in their careers, Rodney and his wife Tessa devoted their lives to helping young artists and to combatting inequality. The Scholarships will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit. Applications are welcome from those who are in financial hardship and those who will benefit from postgraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Monsoon Accessorize MA Fashion Futures Student Scholarship
The Monsoon Accessorize MA Fashion Futures Student Scholarship of £25,000 is available to 1 student accepted on the MA Fashion Futures course at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. The scholarship aims to support students with a demonstrable commitment to sustainability, helping further sustainable thinking aligned with the company's goals and ultimately driving sustainability within the fashion industry. The scholarship will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit, and will provide a contribution towards course fees and/or living costs and/or other financial support including assistance with the cost of degree show materials. Monsoon Accessorize is particularly interested in supporting proposals that address regenerative fashion (including raw materials, processes and design) or zero-waste design and digital innovation (including solutions for pre-consumer waste and products that fail quality control). Applications are welcome from those who are in financial hardship and those who will benefit from postgraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Moncler Scholarship
The Moncler Scholarship of £40,000 provides a contribution to one Home or International student for tuition fees, course costs and living expenses. Moncler is proud to collaborate with Central Saint Martins in launching this scholarship initiative aimed at empowering students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. This program will support one student enrolled in the MA Fashion course, covering course fees (if awarded to an international student) or course fees and living costs (if awarded to a home student). The scholarship is designed to open doors for talented students who may otherwise face barriers to accessing a fashion education. It is part of Moncler's commitment to fostering creativity, supporting diverse talent, and driving long-term positive change in the fashion industry.
Manolo Blahnik Scholarship
The Manolo Blahnik Scholarship of up to £40,890 is available to one student accepted on first year of the BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear and Accessories course at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. The Manolo Blahnik Foundation was launched in 2022 with the aim to make a meaningful difference across three key pillars: mental health and wellbeing, the welfare of animals and supporting new generations in the arts. The Foundation is committed to making a meaningful difference to students studying in the creative industries. The scholarships will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic potential. It will provide course tuition fees of £9,535 per annum for a home student or £30,890 per annum for an international student with a contribution of £10,000 per annum towards living expenses and course costs for the duration of the course, except for the placement year. Applications are particularly welcome from students who are in financial hardship and will benefit from undergraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Leathersellers Awards
The Leathersellers Awards provide financial prizes to students at University of the Arts London studying fashion bags, accessories, footwear, and artefact courses. Four separate awards are offered: the Leathersellers Emerging Talent Award (£750) for second year BA students, the Leathersellers Designer of the Year Award (£1000) for final year BA students, the Leathersellers BA Archive Award (£1500) for final year BA students in exchange for collection pieces, and the Leathersellers MA Archive Award (£2000) for final year MA students in exchange for collection pieces. Students cannot apply directly but must be nominated by their tutors based on demonstrated talent, academic merit, and commercial acumen. The awards are provided by The Leathersellers' Company, one of the ancient Livery Companies of the City of London founded in 1444, which now devotes its energies to supporting charity, education, and the British leather trade.
L'Wren Scott Fashion Scholarship
The L'Wren Scott Fashion Scholarship is a prestigious award of £31,310 available to one Home student accepted to the MA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Since 2015, this scholarship has been supporting students on the MA Fashion Course at Central Saint Martins, generously supported by Sir Mick Jagger. The scholarship covers the scholar's full course fees for the duration of the course plus a contribution towards the scholar's maintenance and materials. The L'Wren Scott Fashion Scholarship ensures that gifted students are not limited by financial hardship and are able to reach their full potential, paying tribute to the talented designer after which it is named. The scholarship is assessed on the basis of academic merit and provides a contribution towards course tuition fees, course costs and living expenses for the duration of the course. Applications are welcome from those who will benefit from postgraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Jorn Langberg Fashion Award
The Jorn Langberg Fashion Award of £4,850 is available to 1 student enrolled in the final year of studies on the MA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Awarded in memory of Jorn Langberg, a Danish fashion designer nicknamed the 'Dane at Dior', this scholarship aims to help excellent students on the MA Fashion course who come from economically less-advantaged backgrounds. The scholarship is assessed based on financial need and academic merit. Applications are welcome from home and international students in the final year of their MA Fashion course who are in financial hardship and who will benefit from this award in order to realise the full potential of their final collections. It provides a contribution towards course costs and living expenses for Home students and a contribution to tuition fees only for International students.
Jane Rapley Scholarship
The Jane Rapley Scholarship provides financial support to postgraduate students at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Two scholarships of £5,000 each are available to Home or International students currently enrolled on an MA, MRes, or MArch course. The scholarship has been established in honour of Jane Rapley, the former Head of College at Central Saint Martins, to help support postgraduate students and ensure the college continues its strong tradition of providing outstanding education for future generations of talented art, design, and drama students. Applications are by nomination only, with course leaders sending nominations and references to the Student Funding Team, who then contact nominated students with application information. The scholarship is assessed based on financial need and academic merit, and is awarded to those who have the ability and potential to make an exceptional contribution in their chosen field. The scholarship provides a contribution towards course materials and living expenses, paid in termly instalments to the award recipients.
J&J Bursaries
The J&J Bursaries provide up to £4,000 each to first year students enrolled on the BA Jewellery Design course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. These bursaries were established to provide vital financial support to BA Jewellery Design students at Central Saint Martins on the second year of their course. The bursary is assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit. At the panel's discretion, one Bursary of £4,000 may be split into two Bursaries of £2,000. Applications are welcome from those who are in financial hardship and those who will benefit from undergraduate studies to realise their full potential. The selected students will be those who are experiencing financial hardship and demonstrate outstanding academic ability.
Holmes Production Scholarship
The Holmes Production Scholarship of £8,000 is available to 1 Home student from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background accepted on the first year of studies on the BA Fashion Communication course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Founded in 2010 by producer Laura Holmes, Holmes Production is an independent Creative Production company dedicated to creativity, artistry and the power of image. Laura Holmes has partnered with UAL and established the Holmes Production Scholarship to financially support talented students from diverse low income backgrounds who might otherwise be deterred from studying at Central Saint Martins. This scholarship will provide maintenance support for a first-year student entering the BA Fashion Communication course at Central Saint Martins in September 2026. The Holmes Production Scholarship will open up opportunities to talented creatives from underrepresented communities with the intention of advancing equality and inclusion in the fashion industry. The scholarship will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit. It will provide a contribution towards maintenance costs for the first year of the course. Applications are particularly welcome from students from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are in financial hardship and will benefit from undergraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Haberdashers' Scholarship
The Haberdashers' Scholarship of £19,000 is available to one student enrolled on specific postgraduate courses at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. The scholarship is assessed on the basis of financial need only and provides a contribution towards course costs and living expenses. Fashion is the golden thread of the Haberdashers' Company, which has evolved from being fashion retailers specializing in accessories until the mid-1600s to now partnering with fashion educational and entrepreneurial establishments. The Haberdashers' Company embraces creativity, diversity and innovation and offers this scholarship in recognition of this. The Haberdashers take a keen interest in the progress made by each scholar and their contribution to the world of fashion, asking recipients to share details of their development and how their studies shape their aspirations and career.
Gucci Changemakers Scholarship
The Gucci Changemakers Scholarship provides £75,750 each (£25,250 per year) to three Home students at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. In line with Gucci's ambition to empower young talents' imagination and self-expression, the Gucci Changemakers EMEA Scholarship Program has been created to provide financial support to diverse undergraduate students with unmet financial needs interested in building a career in fashion. The scholarship is part of Gucci's Changemakers Global program aimed to support industry change and foster unity through community action. The scholarships are assessed on the basis of financial need and academic potential and provide contributions towards course tuition fees and maintenance for the duration of the course, except the placement year. Applications are particularly welcome from students who are in financial hardship and will benefit from undergraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Global Outlook Award
The Global Outlook Award is an initiative aimed at providing London College of Fashion students with an international support network, which develops key creative and business skills in a global market. Two awards of £1,500 each are awarded to current students from MA Fashion Footwear. For winning students, funding is allocated to support them with further research of existing curriculum work and projects, including funding for a study trip to Brazil for professional development and creative research. The award has been successfully run in previous years with both undergraduate and postgraduate courses to great success, focusing on markets such as Asia and Scandinavia.
The Gaudio Family Foundation Scholarship
The Gaudio Family Foundation Scholarship of £39,319 is available to 1 International student accepted on the MA Fashion Futures course at London College of Fashion, University of The Arts London. The scholarship was established in 2019 by The Gaudio Family Foundation to support International postgraduate students at University of the Arts London. The scholarship will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit. It will provide a contribution towards tuition fees, course costs and living expenses for the duration of the course. Applications are particularly welcome from students from black and minority ethnic backgrounds who are in financial hardship and will benefit from postgraduate studies to realise their full potential.
FUTURE FWD Scholarship
The FUTURE FWD Scholarship of £30,000 (£10,000 per year) is available to 1 Home or International student from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background accepted on the 1st year of the BA Graphic Communication Design course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. The scholarship is supported by design studios Zak Group, Pentagram and Some Days to advance equality and inclusion in graphic design. The scholarship provides maintenance support for a student from a community currently underrepresented in the industry for the full three-year period of their BA Graphic Communication Design degree at Central Saint Martins. It also includes access to mentorship throughout the course and a paid internship opportunity with one of the studios. The scholarship will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit. It will provide a contribution of £10,000 per annum towards material costs and living expenses for the duration of the course except the placement year. Applications are particularly welcome from students from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are in financial hardship and will benefit from undergraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Cushman & Wakefield BA Scholarship
The Cushman & Wakefield BA Scholarship awards £5,000 to an incoming BA student who is graduating from Lillian Baylis School in South London. This scholarship is provided through Cushman & Wakefield's Schools Around the World Charity. Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, operating in more than 60 countries. The scholarship supports students transitioning from Lillian Baylis School to undergraduate studies at the University of the Arts London (UAL), providing financial assistance for their BA degree education in the creative arts.
Curriers Cup of Excellence in Leather End of Year Award
The Curriers Cup of Excellence in Leather End of Year Award is a £1,000 award provided by The Worshipful Company of Curriers to recognize excellence in leather-related studies at the University of the Arts London. This end-of-year award is specifically designated for final year students enrolled in the BA (Hons) Cordwainers Fashion Bags and Accessories program. Students cannot apply directly for this award; instead, tutors nominate candidates based on their academic merit and achievements throughout their final year of studies. The Worshipful Company of Curriers is one of the 110 Livery Companies of the City of London, originally established as craft guilds that expanded to include training, standards, and qualifications promotion. Today, the Company supports the UK's leather industry through various means, including bursaries, scholarships, and promoting excellence in design, fashion, and production. This award represents the Company's commitment to fostering talent and recognizing outstanding achievement in leather craftsmanship and design education.
The Curriers BA Placement Bursary
The Curriers BA Placement Bursary of £3,500 is available to second year undergraduate Home or International students on the BA (Hons) Cordwainers Fashion Bags and Accessories course at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. The Worshipful Company of Curriers, a historic City of London Livery Company founded in 1272, provides this placement bursary to fashion accessories students to contribute towards course tuition fees and living expenses. The bursary is assessed based on financial need and academic merit, and is awarded to students undertaking the Diploma of Professional Studies placement in the industry commencing September 2025. Applications are welcome from those who are in financial hardship and those who will benefit from undergraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Cordwainers Hardship Fund
The Cordwainers Hardship Fund provides awards of up to £750 to Home students currently enrolled on the BA Cordwainers Fashion Accessories or BA Cordwainers Footwear course at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. The Fund is intended to help students who have genuine and unavoidable financial difficulties and are struggling with their living costs despite having received all financial support available to them. The Fund acts as a safety net for students in financial difficulty rather than their main source of income. These bursaries are presented strictly on the basis of financial need and eligible students must satisfy the University's hardship fund criteria. The fund provides a contribution towards course costs and living expenses, paid in one installment to award recipients via BACS.
Cordwainers Dato' Jimmy Choo MA Awards
The Cordwainers Dato' Jimmy Choo MA Awards is available to 2 students currently enrolled on the MA Footwear course at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. The award recognizes outstanding students who demonstrate academic merit and potential business acumen. The Cordwainers Company, a historic Livery Company, has a strong charitable ethos focused on nurturing young talent in the fashion and shoemaking industries. They achieve this by providing scholarships, bursaries and prizes to outstanding students at universities and colleges, continuing to promote the profile of shoe education and industry in the UK. The MA Cordwainer's Dato' Jimmy Choo Award of £2,000 and Runner Up financial prize of £1,000 are awarded to students in their final year of the MA Footwear course. The awards help to fund the students' Masters projects and provide a contribution towards their final projects.
Cordwainers Dato' Jimmy Choo BA Awards
The Cordwainers Dato' Jimmy Choo BA Awards provide £1,000 each to 2 students currently enrolled in their final year of the BA (Hons) Cordwainers Fashion Bags and Accessories or BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear courses at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. The awards help to fund the students' main final major project. In common with other Livery Companies, the Cordwainers Company was historically responsible for the governance and quality control of its trade in the City of London and the education and training of craftsmen through the system of apprenticeships. To help ensure the BA (Hons) Cordwainers courses remain open to talented students, regardless of their background and economic circumstances, The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers provides bursaries to footwear and accessories students to contribute towards students' main project. Winners of these awards must demonstrate academic merit and show they have the commercial acumen required to succeed within the industry upon graduation. Students cannot apply directly; they will be nominated by their tutors and must pitch to a panel of judges, one of whom will be a member of the Cordwainers' Company.
Cordwainers BA Placement Bursary
The Cordwainers BA Placement Bursary is a £4,500 award available to second-year students enrolled on the BA Cordwainers Footwear or BA Cordwainers Bags and Accessories courses at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. The bursary is provided by The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, a historic Livery Company that has been involved in education and training since the medieval period. The scholarship aims to ensure BA Cordwainers courses remain accessible to talented students regardless of their background and economic circumstances, supporting students undertaking the Diploma of Professional Studies Placement in the Industry year commencing in September 2025. The award is assessed based on both financial need and academic merit, with applications welcome from students in financial hardship who will benefit from undergraduate studies to realize their full potential. For Home students, the bursary provides a contribution towards tuition fees, course costs, and living expenses, while International students receive a contribution to tuition fees only. Tuition fees are paid directly to the University, and living expenses for Home students are paid in termly instalments via BACS.
Cordwainers BA Footwear and BA Accessories Bursaries
To help ensure the BA (Hons) Cordwainers courses remain open to talented students, regardless of their background and economic circumstances, The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers are pleased to provide 2 bursaries of £3,000 each. These bursaries are awarded to students currently enrolled on BA (Hons) Cordwainers Fashion Bags and Accessories or BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear at London College of Fashion. The awards are presented strictly based on financial need and eligible students either satisfy the University's hardship fund criteria or come via the Widening Participation route. Students cannot apply directly; instead, they will be nominated by their tutors based on financial need, merit (such as attendance and effort), and participation in the LCF outreach programme. The award contributes to tuition fees and is awarded in the third term of the academic year.
Cordwainers Archive Award
The Cordwainers Archive Award is a financial prize of £1500 awarded to a final year student on the BA Cordwainers Footwear Course at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. This award is given in return for a piece of their collection to be acquired for prosperity for the LCF Archives. The award helps to fund the students' main final major project and is designed to support students who demonstrate academic merit and commercial acumen required to succeed within the footwear industry upon graduation. The Cordwainers' Company Archive currently has a varied collection of nearly 700 items of historical footwear ranging from the late 18th to late 20th centuries. Through purchase, gift and donation, this collection of contemporary footwear continues to grow and capture the innovative design, construction and manufacture processes of accomplished students and alumni. Based at the Stratford Campus, the archive serves to support both teaching and research of footwear design and construction.
Cathy Wills Sculpture Scholarship
The Cathy Wills Sculpture Scholarship of £14,600 is available to one student accepted on the MA Fine Art: Sculpture course at Camberwell College of Arts, MA Fine Art course at Chelsea College of Arts or the MA Fine Art course at Central Saint Martins with the primary focus of their practice being to produce objects existing in three-dimension. The scholarship was created by Cathy Wills in honour of her late father Cecil in 2007, a lifelong collector and patron of the visual arts. Since its launch the Scholarship has supported over 20 sculptors on MA courses. Cathy Wills is an art historian, contemporary art collector, and curator who has been a supporter and advocate for artists for more than 40 years with a particular interest in patronising sculptors. Applications are welcomed from domestic and international students pursuing an MA Fine Art at Chelsea, MA Fine Art at Central Saint Martins, or MA Sculpture at Camberwell who would not be able to pursue their studies without external support. Applicants should have a strong sculptural practice anchored in three-dimensional objects. Applicants are selected by a panel composed of UAL Heads of Department and a practising artist.
Capri Holdings Foundation Scholarships
The Capri Holdings Foundation Scholarships provide £94,455 for the duration of the course, including placement year, and are available to 7 Home students accepted on the first year of the full-time BA (Hons) Fashion Design or BA (Hons) Fashion Communication course starting in September 2026 at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. The Capri Holdings Foundation for the Advancement of Diversity in Fashion has partnered with Central Saint Martins to support students from historically under-represented communities studying on the BA Fashion and BA Fashion Communication courses. The scholarships will support students for the duration of their year in industry and final year, covering tuition and maintenance costs as well as placement-related expenses. The Capri Holdings Foundation Scholarships will open up opportunities for talented students from diverse backgrounds who might otherwise not be able to engage fully with an education in fashion. It is part of Capri Holdings pledge to advance equality and promote long-term change in the fashion industry. There are 5 awards available for BA (Hons) Fashion Design and 2 awards for BA (Hons) Fashion Communication. The scholarship will be assessed on the basis of financial need and creative potential. Applications are particularly welcome from students from traditionally under-represented communities who are in financial hardship and will benefit from undergraduate studies to realise their full potential.
AHRC fully funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship Awards
University of the Arts London (UAL) Doctoral Landscape Awards offer fully funded Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Studentships for PhD students joining UAL in September 2026. The studentship research topics will be co-designed and advertised with external partners, within the broad theme of place. Place-based research and place-making in the Arts offers a lens for understanding complex, interdisciplinary and lived issues. It is grounded in research in the experiences, histories and relationships of particular communities, environments and organisations. Working with partners, PhD researchers will explore how creative and artistic practices engage with, emerge from and create specific geographical, social and cultural contexts. The programme supports arts, design and communication researchers who are committed to making a difference through theoretically oriented or practice research. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and inclusive research community with exceptional supervision, professional development and cross-institutional collaboration through UAL's extensive Researcher Development Programme and Doctoral Landscape Hubs.
Advanced Learner Loans Bursary Fund
The Advanced Learner Loans Bursary Fund provides financial support to students who are aged 19 or older on the first day of starting the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course at University of the Arts London. The fund is provided by the UK Government via the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and operates under three categories: Hardship Bursary (for travel, equipment, books, course trips, and specialist clothing), Residential Bursary (up to £11,000 toward rental costs for students who need to live away from home), and Childcare Bursary for learners aged 20+ (up to 99% of childcare costs, maximum £175 per week per child in London or £165 per week per child outside London). Students must be considered Home fee status and be enrolled on a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course starting in September 2025. The Hardship Bursary requires household income of £25,000 or below per annum, though exceptions can be made for exceptional financial hardship.
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