QEST funding available for artists and craftspeople

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) awards funding of up to £18,000 to talented and aspiring craftspeople working in a broad range of traditional and contemporary skills, from printmaking and ceramics to jewellery design, glassblowing and millinery and many more.  The funding can support traditional college courses, vocational training or one-to-one training with a master craftsperson.

Since it was founded in 1990, QEST has awarded over £5million to 625 individuals working in over 130 different crafts.  We define craft broadly and a directory of all our alumni can be seen on our website, along with more details on how to apply – www.qest.org.uk.

Interested makers can attend a Zoom ‘How To’ session to find out more about the application process and for helpful tips on filling out the application forms. These sessions will take place as follows:

How To Apply For A QEST Scholarship  

How To Apply For A QEST Apprenticeship 

Opportunity Type

Bursary

Contact Name

Katy Neusten

Contact Email

katy.neusten@qest.org.uk

Website

http://www.qest.org.uk

Start Date

12th July 2021

Closing Date

16th August 2021