At least five scholarships will be awarded for 2024/25 across the following art forms: 

• Creative writing – eg any form of fiction including short stories, poetry and script/playwriting 

• Music – eg any genre including singing, rap, any instrument, electronic, music production, songwriting and DJing 

• Performing arts – eg drama, dance, set/props design and performance art 

• Visual arts – eg painting, drawing, ceramics, textiles, crafts, photography, film and animation 

For 2024/25, arts scholars will receive a £200 cash prize, split into two payments of £100. The first payment will be before the end of the autumn term 2024. The second payment will follow the Arts Scholars Showcase (May 2025) and is conditional on meeting the expectations of the scholarship programme. 

Arts scholars will be able to apply for extra funding to help develop your talent –  up to £500 each. This could include tuition, mentoring, training and materials. The chosen arts scholars will receive full details of when and how to apply for this funding. The LU Arts team will assess funding applications and funding is not guaranteed. 

Applications will be judged based on your talent and potential for development, your passion and commitment to your chosen art form, and how the arts scholarship would benefit you. 

All current Loughborough University students from either campus (Loughborough or London) can apply. This includes undergraduate, postgraduate (taught and research) and international students. 

The Arts Scholarships 2024/25 application deadline is Monday 21 October 2024 at 5pm.  

There will be an online Q&A session in October to answer any questions about the scholarships and give advice on what to include in your application. Further information will be added to the LU Arts ‘What’s on’ page for details at the start of the autumn term. 

Anyone wishing to apply for a scholarship should read the important information on the LU Arts scholarship webpage before applying.  

If you are unsure of your eligibility or have any other questions, please email LUArts@lboro.ac.uk.