Up to five scholarships will be awarded in 2026/27 across the following art forms:
- Creative writing – The writing or translation of any form of creative writing (including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction and scripts);
- Music – Performance, songwriting, composing and/or production on any instrument (including voice), in any genre;
- Performing arts – Drama, dance, set/prop design, performance art;
- Visual arts – Painting, drawing, ceramics, textiles, crafts, photography, printmaking, film and animation.
Other art forms will be considered. If you are unsure whether your skill is suitable, please contact LU.Arts@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk.
For 2026/27, scholars will receive a £200 cash prize, split into two payments of £100 each in the autumn and summer terms.
Arts scholars will be able to apply for extra funding to develop their talents during their scholarship year – up to £500 each. This could cover tuition, mentoring, training and materials.
Applications will be judged based on your talent, the commitment you have shown to your chosen art form, and how the arts scholarship would benefit you.
All current Loughborough University students from either the Loughborough or London campus can apply. This includes undergraduate, postgraduate (taught and research), and international students.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11.45pm.
For more information and detailed application guidance, you can join the online Arts and Music Scholarship Q&A on Wednesday 14 October from 12.30pm-2pm.
Anyone interested in applying for a scholarship should read the key information on the LU Arts scholarship webpage before applying.
If you are unsure about your eligibility or have any other questions, please email LU.Arts@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk.