Arts Scholarships

Arts Scholarships offer recognition and financial support to students who demonstrate high artistic talent combined with contributing to the University artistic community.

Successful applicants will be recognised as the University of Bath 2026/27 Arts Scholars and will receive £1,000 to support their artistic development.

There are 12 scholarships available.

Eligibility

Arts Scholarships are open to full-time undergraduate students registered at the University of Bath in the academic year 2026/27. Previous Arts Scholarship recipients and students on part-time or full-time placements during the 2026/27 academic year are not eligible to apply.

Please refer to the 2026/27 Terms & Conditions for full details.

You are invited to apply with any art form, which may include (but is not limited to) the following:

• Performing Arts (including acting, music, dancing, singing, spoken word, musical theatre, circus etc.)
• Technical/Backstage skills
• Visual Arts (including photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, digital, video art etc.)
• Excellence in playing a musical instrument
• A new art form (for example: DJ, gaming design, interactive design)

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through the online application form. Any information or attachments received by email will not form part of your scored application.

The application process will open on 1 December 2026 and will close at midnight on Sunday 10 January 2027.

Please note that the application form will require you to upload evidence of recent artistic creations or performances, either in the form of one video (max 1 min in length) or up to three photos.

If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an in-person audition / interview on campus during the week commencing Monday 8 February 2027. Timings of audition slots cannot be moved once offered and must be accepted or declined on that basis.

Auditions

Auditions of approximately 15 minutes will be used to assess your level of talent, potential, and contribution to the University of Bath arts scene and community. The audition will consist of a performance or portfolio presentation, and by questions from the panel.

If invited for audition, you will receive final details about what to expect and deliver. For guidance, we would suggest that you prepare (depending on your chosen art form):

• Music – 2 x pieces of your choice, each 2 minutes max
• Dance – 2 x pieces in your contrasting styles, each 2 minutes max
• Theatre – 2 x pieces, one classical and one contemporary, each 2 minutes max
• Visual arts, technical services or a medium in which an audition is not appropriate – please prepare your portfolio and examples of your work to demonstrate at the audition

If you require any additional access or support to facilitate your audition, please let us know as soon as possible following your invitation to audition.

The audition panel will then score your audition based on the following criteria:

• Performance / portfolio presentation
• Passion, commitment and development potential
• Contribution to the University of Bath arts scene

Successful applicants will be notified by the end of February 2027 and funds will be transferred after receipt of your formal acceptance of the Scholarship and relevant bank details.

Donor Support

We would like to thank the following donors for helping to make the University of Bath Arts Scholarships possible:

• The Elly Williams Arts Scholarships
• The Jonah Swain Arts Scholarship
• John Cullum
• Margaret Dewey
• Dorothy Walters-Godfree
• The University of Bath Alumni Fund

Previous Arts Scholars

“It has given me the means to be able to invest in my own set of decks and expand my music library.” — Victoria Manach Klisowski (2025–26)

“I was able to afford online drum courses and a drum coach which has helped me improve my speed and develop new techniques.” — Danny Vasarachanond (2024–25)