The Guildford School of Acting (GSA) offers the Future Generations Accommodation Bursary to national and international students at the postgraduate level in the fields of MA/MFA Acting, MA/MFA Musical Theatre, and MA Stage and Production Management. This scholarship provides partial funding to support students in pursuing their education in the performing arts.
Host Institution(s):
The host institution for this scholarship is the Guildford School of Acting (GSA), a renowned drama school located in Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom. GSA is part of the University of Surrey and is known for its high-quality training in the performing arts, offering a faculty of experienced professionals and state-of-the-art facilities.
Level(s)/Field(s):
The scholarship is available for postgraduate level students pursuing MA/MFA Acting, MA/MFA Musical Theatre, and MA Stage and Production Management programs at GSA. These programs provide comprehensive and practical education in various disciplines related to performing arts, preparing students for careers in the entertainment industry.
Scholarship Value:
The Future Generations Accommodation Bursary provides a housing grant worth approximately £11,000 to a single student from GSA. This financial support helps cover the cost of accommodation during the academic year.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the bursary, students must meet the following criteria:
1. They must be UK/Home domiciled.
2. They should have received an offer for a postgraduate program at GSA for the 2023-24 academic year.
3. Applicants will be evaluated based on the listed criteria and the strength of their supporting statement.
4. Students who already receive another GSA scholarship or bursary for the 2023-24 academic year may not be considered for this particular bursary.
5. Applicants should belong to at least one of the following Widening Participation categories:
a) Reside in areas of high Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) Quintile 1.
b) Reside in areas of Low Participation in Higher Education (LPN) POLAR4 Quintile 1.
c) Come from low-income families (eligible for Free School Meals in the last six years).
d) Have care experience (young carers who provide unpaid care for a friend or family member).
e) Have a disability.
Application Instructions:
To apply for the Future Generations Accommodation Bursary, students need to follow these steps:
1. Verify their postcode's IMD score using the online lookup tool, with a rating of 1-2 in column F for eligibility.
2. Determine if they live in a Low Participation Neighborhood using the online postcode lookup tool, falling under Quintile 1 according to POLAR 4.
3. UK/Home students must provide their home address as verified by Student Finance England (SFE) before starting their university program.
4. Write a supporting statement of up to 300 words, explaining how this bursary would be advantageous for them. This statement plays a significant role in the evaluation process.
5. For more information and to apply, students can visit the university's official website
By providing this bursary, GSA aims to support talented and deserving students in pursuing their passion for the performing arts and enable them to excel in their chosen fields.