Programme Bursaries

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR AUTUMN 2026.

Low Income Bursaries

Newlyn School of Art have provided partial bursaries to emerging artists from across the country for over 12 years. 

This year we are thrilled to offer a number of 50% bursaries to successful applicants.

Awarded artists must show commitment to their practice and the programmes, and be an ambassador for Newlyn School of Art.

You will be asked for evidence of household income following submission.

View Programmes here.

Eligibility

• Artists must provide information about their financial situation and any other current funding. 
• Artists must demonstrate how the award will ‘make the difference’ for you.
• Artists must demonstrate their commitment to their practice and studies. 

Consideration will be based on financial need, engagement with the programme, plans and personal commitment as demonstrated by your application.  

All bursary offers are subject to Terms and Conditions. Students who are offered a bursary will be asked to sign an acceptance form. 

Toby O'Brien Foundation

The Toby O’Brien Bursary enables one emerging artist, aged 18-35, to take part in the Newlyn School of Art Mentoring Programme, AGORA, with full tuition fees covered.

This bursary is applicable to the AGORA Mentoring Programme only.

Toby O'Brien

Toby O'Brien was a remarkable person and a talented artist.

He completed our Mentoring Programme in 2018 and felt it enabled him to forge his vision and career with confidence utilising the network the programme provided.

In 2020, he had a highly acclaimed solo show at Tremenheere Sculpture Garden Gallery.

In 2022, Toby passed away after a long fight with cancer. It was his wish that the proceeds from his final sell-out show would fund a young artist each year to benefit from the support and community provided by the Mentoring Programme at Newlyn School of Art.  

Applications 

Applicants are required to submit images of recent work, a covering letter detailing why they'd like to take part in the AGORA Mentoring Programme. 

We will arrange an informal interview with all shortlisted artists, in-person at the school or online, depending on each applicants circumstances.  

This ongoing bursary has been generously made possible by the O'Brien family and the very many donations made to the Toby O'Brien Foundation together with financial support from the Newlyn School of Art Bursaries scheme. 

If you would like to support an emerging artist either through the Newlyn School of Art Bursaries Scheme or to The Toby O’Brien Foundation please visit our Donations page

To apply, submit an application below, and select the Toby O'Brien Bursary when prompted.