Funding of up to £18,000 available for craftspeople

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is giving craftspeople the opportunity to get one of three scholarships up to the value of £18,000.

QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages, strengthening the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK.

QEST supports contemporary and traditional craft, as well as the exploration of innovative techniques.

QEST provides funding for education and training, with scholarships of up to £18,000, Emerging Maker Grants of up to £10,000, and up to £12,000 towards an apprentice’s salary.

Information sessions will take place on Zoom next week:

Scholarship and Emerging Maker: 13.07, 1.30pm 
Apprenticeship: 13.07, 3pm

 Deadline: 12 August, 5pm. 

Applications are open twice a year, the Spring round will take place mid-July to mid-August.