Bursaries for Art & Design Students
71 verified bursaries and scholarships worth £20–£22,780 for art and design students, across 30 UK universities — each linking straight to the official source, no forms with us. Our app also matches you to additional grants beyond this list, based on your subject and full circumstances.
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71 funds currently listed
Subject: Art and DesignStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: International (non-UK)Study level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art and Design with Creative TechnologiesFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art (MA)Study level: Postgraduate
Games £1,000 Scholarship£1,000
Subject: Game Art, Game Design, Game Technology, Game ProgrammingFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Footwear Design (BA Hons)Region: England - East MidlandsHousehold income: Low-income
Subject: Footwear Design
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignHome country: United Kingdom
Subject: Art & DesignHome country: United Kingdom
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art, Design, Education, Law, Media/Communications, Politics, Psychology, Anthropology, Social/Therapeutic/Community Studies, Sociology, Visual CulturesStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: International (non-UK)Study level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Low Income Bursary (Leeds Arts)£400-£700
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Postgraduate
Deadline 5 October 2026 · closing soonOfficial details →
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateMinimum grade: High grades
Subject: Art/Design
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: International (non-UK)Study level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund£50-£250
Subject: Art/DesignStudy level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
The Lichfeldian Award
Subject: Art & DesignStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Arts Scholarships (Bath)£1,000
Subject: Art/DesignStudy level: Undergraduate
Deadline 10 January 2027Official details →
Subject: Art/DesignStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateCourse year: 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Subject: Art/DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Bulmershe Bursary£1,000
Subject: Art/Design, HumanitiesFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Deadline 22 November 2026Official details →
Subject: Art/DesignStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & Design
Subject: Art/DesignStudy level: UndergraduateHousehold income: Means-tested
Subject: Art/DesignStudy level: PostgraduateNationality: United Kingdom
Subject: Art/DesignStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Deadline: 7 April 2026 / 30 June 2026Official details →
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Postgraduate
Ben Miller Award
Subject: Art & DesignStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Subject: Art & DesignStudy level: UndergraduateRegion: Scotland
Deadline 31 October 2026 · closing soonOfficial details →
UHI Rebel Fund£2,500
Subject: Art & DesignStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateRegion: Scotland
Deadline 31 October 2026 · closing soonOfficial details →
Subject: Art & DesignFee status: OverseasStudy level: Postgraduate
Subject: Art & DesignStudy level: UndergraduateHousehold income: Under £25,000
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Art & Design bursaries by university
Glasgow School of Art7 fundsNorwich University of the Arts6 fundsUniversity of Reading6 fundsArts University Bournemouth5 fundsRavensbourne University London5 fundsBath Spa University4 fundsBirmingham City University4 fundsLeeds Arts University4 fundsNorthumbria University3 fundsUniversity of Southampton3 fundsDe Montfort University2 fundsExternal / National Bodies2 fundsUniversity of the Highlands and Islands2 fundsUniversity of the West of England2 funds