The objective of the Landerer UK Arts Scholarship is to strengthen the relationship between the UK and Australia by supporting an outstanding postgraduate student in the arts and creative industries to study in the UK. The Scholarship is an award of $30,000 to contribute to the costs of tuition fees and stipend for a Masters course in the arts and design lasting up to 12 months' duration at any UK institution. One scholarship will be awarded in 2008. The scholarship is managed on behalf of the Landerer family by the British Council in Australia. John Landerer is a Sydney solicitor who wishes to support closer ties between Australia and the UK.

The Scholarship is open to any Australian citizen aged 30 or younger on 1 October 2008.
In 2008, postgraduate studies in the UK in the following areas are eligible for the scholarship:
• Architecture
• Design [Product, Automotive, Graphic, Fashion, Industrial]
• Fine art [Sculpture, Painting, Printmaking]
• Performing arts [Drama, Dance, Music, including all aspects of performance, composition, writing, design, production and direction]
• Film, video, TV and radio
• Digital media [Interactive Leisure Software]

For more information visit:

http://www.britishcouncil.org/au-educationuk-scholarships-postgraduate-landerer.htm

 

Applications close 28 March 2008