Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Arts
About this grant
There are a number of extra funding sources for students studying an undergraduate degree in an arts subject.
The arts covers a broad range of subjects, courses, and disciplines including:
Arts scholarships, bursaries, and grants may be offered by a university, college, or specialist art school, or in collaboration with an employer, organisation, or trust [...] As you can see from the examples below, what’s on offer varies by university:
We’ve spotted one arts specialist university that provides all students with a bursary for material costs. If you’re applying somewhere with a high proportion of practical courses, find out if they offer something similar.
How does student finance work where you live? Explore our complete guides to undergraduate finance in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. [...] What’s available can really vary from one university, college or school, to another – especially since this covers so many different subjects. Usually awards are aimed at students of a specific course, but there may be funding for those studying a subject area at a university.
Eligibility
- ✓ Students studying an undergraduate degree in an arts subject
- ✓ Scholarships, bursaries, and grants for arts students
- ✓ UK
- ✓ theatre
- ✓ dance
- ✓ music
- ✓ art history
- ✓ fine art
How to apply
If required to complete an application form for an arts scholarship, bursary, or grant, you can download or complete this online. Your application will be used to determine whether you’re the right candidate for that award.
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Last verified: 29 March 2026