QUEST Scholarship Applications

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST)

Applications are now open for QEST’s next funding round!

QEST offers Scholarships of up to £18,000 for the training and education of talented and aspiring craftspeople. It is aimed at sustaining vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts and contribute to excellence in the British craft industry.

Applications are now open for the Autumn funding round, closing on Monday August 12 at 5pm.

To support applicants in preparing their application, we will hold a Zoom session on Wednesday July 17 at 1pm. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsd-qrrzorGdGHaxvXpQONtT7pMbefUG6B

what does the scholarship programme support?

• This programme supports the advanced skill development of craft professionals through the funding of craft training.

• The training can take many forms, from traditional college courses to vocational one-on-one training with a master craftsperson, or a bespoke programme of short courses.

what will you receive?

• A scholarship of up to £18,000

• A funded place on the Cockpit Professional Development Programme. Read more here.

who can apply?

• Individual makers aged 18 or over, who are resident in the UK at the time of their application, with the right to live and work in the UK on a permanent or long-term basis.

Please note, our scholarships are competitive and we receive many more applications than we can support. Strong applications are from makers who can demonstrate a high level of skill, a clear direction for their practice, and can articulate how the training will enhance their practice.

Before applying, read the complete application guidance here: QEST Scholarship application guidance 2024.