Applications are now open for QEST's next funding round
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is offering substantial funding opportunities for talented and aspiring craftspeople
Applications are currently open for the Autumn round of programmes, offering:
- up to £18,000 in funding for Scholarships
- up to £10,000 for Emerging Maker Grants
- up to £12,000 for Apprenticeship training
Scholarships grants aim to sustain vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts and contribute to excellence in the UK craft industry.
Emerging Maker grants support training and education of talented craftspeople at an early stage in their career. They are aimed at committed makers who have been practising professionally for four years or less, and who are seeking to enhance their craft skills and advance their practice.
Apprenticeship programme offers support towards an apprentice's salary, spread over an apprenticeship of up to three years. QEST apprentices have trained in glassblowing, pottery, beekeeping, shoemaking and more.
How to apply
You can find out more about each support programme and apply online.
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 12 August 2024.
First published 2 August 2024