The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) offers Scholarships and Apprenticeships for the training and education of talented or aspiring craftspeople.
We encourage applications from a broad range of crafts and are excited by contemporary craftsmanship and innovative applications of traditional craft techniques. Previous crafts we have supported range from saddlery to ceramics, willow-weaving to jewellery making and much more. To see the full list of crafts we have funded, please look at the Alumni page of our website.
Scholarships
A QEST Scholarship supports makers to further enhance their craft skills through traditional college courses, specialist short courses; or one-on-one training with a Master. Amounts awarded are up to £18,000.
Apprenticeships
QEST offers financial support to companies who wish to employ an Apprentice, helping to pass on skills to the next generation of craftspeople. We can provide funding of up to £18,000 over a period of 1- 3 years that goes towards paying the Apprentice a Living Wage.
Applications
There are two application periods per year – January and July – with funds granted in June and November. Applications are reviewed by a group of experienced Skills Assessors. If successful the applicant will be invited to attend a 30 minute interview in London.
Please visit our website – www.qest.org.uk for more information.
Opportunity Type
BursaryContact Name
Heather NobleContact Email
heather.noble@qest.org.ukWebsite
https://www.qest.org.uk/Start Date
16th July 2019Closing Date
23rd August 2019