Fees & Funding
Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 |
| Annual fee for UK | £6,500 |
| Annual fee for EU and overseas students | £10,000 |
An application fee of £30 must be submitted with the application form.
Maintenance & Living Expenses
Allow for an estimated expenditure of £15,000 per academic year. This will vary according to the cost of rent and travel.
Funding: Scholarships & Bursaries
HAMISH OGSTON FOUNDATION COMMONWEALTH MA SCHOLARSHIPS
The Commonwealth Heritage Forum (CHF), with funding from the Hamish Ogston Foundation, is awarding two full scholarships to students from Commonwealth countries to undertake the MA in Traditional Arts at The Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in the United Kingdom, beginning in September 2022.
For full details of this scholarship please read our informational document:
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 28th APRIL 2023
KEY INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY
The Hamish Ogston Foundation Commonwealth MA Scholarships are aimed at talented craftspeople and students from across the Commonwealth who would otherwise be unable to pursue further study of their craft or speciality skill. Consideration of financial need will be central to the selection of the recipients.
The MA scholarships are intended for those working and studying in the areas of traditional building and craft skills that are most relevant to, or most needed in, their own country to support its heritage.
Priority will be given to those seeking to advance their knowledge, career, and sector leadership in respect of the following fields:
- Stonemasonry (including terracotta and carving in various stone types)
- Carpentry and joinery (including carving, inlaying and parquetry)
- Exterior and interior painting and decorating (including limewash, marbling, graining, traditional colours and finishes
- Gilding (on gesso and paper) External and internal plastering (including stucco, lime renders and scagliola work)
- Architectural ironwork Stained glass, including historic and decorative glass (e.g. painted, handblown and frosted glass)
- Tiling, mosaics, and ceramics as related to the built environment
- Skills relevant to your country/region’s needs, and within the scope of the Commonwealth Heritage Forum and The Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts (contact us in advance to discuss)
While all are welcome to apply directly for admission to The Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, we invite applications for the Hamish Ogston Foundation Commonwealth MA Scholarships from applicants who are citizens and/or residents of Commonwealth member states (excluding the United Kingdom).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Scholarship applicants will be subject to the standard admission requirements for the MA course as set by the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts.
FUNDING
The Commonwealth Heritage Forum will award two full MA scholarships that will last for the duration of the two-year MA course, starting in in September 2023 and finishing in July 2025. The scholarships will include: overseas course fees; a monthly stipend to cover living expenses; accommodation fees in student accommodation in London; return air travel from home country to the UK; and visa costs, including the healthcare surcharge.
APPLICATION
Applicants for the Hamish Ogston Foundation Commonwealth MA Scholarship will apply directly online to The Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, which can be found online at: https://princes-foundation.org/school-of-traditional-arts/postgraduate-degrees/ma-in-traditional-arts.
There is normally a fee to apply to the MA in Traditional Arts, which will be waived for eligible applicants applying for the Hamish Ogston Foundation Commonwealth MA Scholarship. Before applying, please contact the Commonwealth Heritage Forum team to confirm your eligibility for the Scholarship—you will then receive a discount code to waive the fee when you submit your application.
You can find further notes for applicants on The Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts website: https://princes-foundation.org/school-of-traditional-arts/postgraduate-degrees/apply/notes-for-applicants
QUESTIONS AND ENQUIRIES
If you have any questions about scholarship eligibility or general enquires about the Hamish Ogston Foundation Commonwealth MA Scholarship or require further information about the Commonwealth Heritage Forum, please send an email to info(at)chstrainingprogramme.org.
If you require further information about the MA programme or The Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, please contact the School’s Registrar.