Mentoring Programme Bursaries

This year, Newlyn School of Art will be offering a number of bursaries alongside the Toby O'Brien bursary. These bursaries will enable low-income artists to attend our Mentoring Programme ON TOUR 2025/26.      

Low Income Bursaries

Newlyn School of Art is a not-for-profit arts organisation who have provided bursaries to emerging artists on our Mentoring Programme for over 12 years.  Our bursaries have supported many artists from acorss the country.

We are particularly keen to support young emerging artists or those who need support due to financial hardship.  

Each year, we offer a number of 50% or 100% means-tested bursaries. Artists awarded a bursary must show both passion and commitment to their practice and the programme and agree to be an ambassador for Newlyn School of Art.   Applicants are required to complete and evidence the eligibility section of the form together with a personal statement and also provide a minimum of 5 images of your work and a link to your website and/or any social media presence. 

Eligibility

- You must provide information about your financial situation and any other current funding. 
- You must demonstrate how the award will ‘make the difference’ for you.   
- You must demonstrate your commitment to your practice and studies. 
- Applications will be assessed by Programme Leaders, the Schools Founding Director, Henry Garfit with input from the Finance Team. Consideration will be based on financial need, engagement with the course, plans and personal commitment as demonstrated by your application.  
- The Finance Team will provide confirmation of applicants’ household income assessment and assessment of other funding and financial means of supporting your study.
- Applications will be assessed following the deadline and all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.
- All bursary offers are subject to Terms and Conditions. Students who are offered a bursary will be asked to sign an acceptance form. 

Apply HERE - Low Income Bursaries for the Mentoring Programme