Q. I am a freelance arts practitioner. I have been accepted on to a course and would like to know if I can apply for a bursary and if so, can I claim for anything other than fees? Would I be able to get help to supplement my income due to loss of earning
A. Call us first to see if we have bursary funds. If the answer is yes, and you want to make an application, you will need to be a full member. Normally bursaries can be used to cover up tp 50% (75% if unemployed)of the costs incurred as a result of participating in professional development - for example - the cost of travel, accommodation and meals, and on occasion, materials pertinent to the course.
In most cases, awards for individuals will not exceed £1,000 although exceptions can be made where funds permit and where the activity necessitates. We are not able to fund loss of income.