Mayflower’s Higher Education Tuition Fee Grant has been designed to support individuals in the local community who want to progress in a career within the arts, whether that is as a performer, a technician or an arts administrator.
Mayflower recognises the importance of developing the future workforce for the cultural sector and is delighted that the grant supports young people in the region to pursue their dream of working in the arts.
The Higher Education Tuition Fee Grant is open to individuals between the ages of 18 – 25 who reside in Hampshire or East Dorset. Support is prioritised to those who are either attending a degree course run by a member of The Federation of Drama Schools or The Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre, experiencing financial or other hardship, or who demonstrate outstanding commitment and achievement in their art form.
Michael Ockwell, Chief Executive of Mayflower says: “I am so proud that, as a charity, we are able to support people in our community.
“We have already had a positive impact on so many young people’s careers and in the last 12 months we have awarded £36,500 to nine deserving rising stars to help them fulfil their ambitions and we are delighted to continue to support more individuals through this scheme.”
Patrick O’Sullivan, Head of Participation adds: “It is so important to us that we can provide an inspiring experience to all ages.
“The Higher Education Tuition Fee Grant is one of many initiatives we have in place to help engage young people into the world of the arts. In the current economic climatewe want to help ensure that financial barriers do not limit young people’s opportunities.”
The scheme provides support to individuals with an interest in acting, dance, music, writing, technical theatre and other arts-related professions. With a maximum amount of £3,000 per awardee, there are also additional special awards of up to £9,000 for those who have exceptional potential or unique talent and ideas.
Mayflower encourages any individuals between the ages of 18 – 25 who reside in Hampshire or East Dorset to apply if they are looking to pursue a career in the arts.
For those auditioning for drama school, attending short courses or requiring support with course expenses, we also provide a Higher Education Support Grant where young people aged 16 – 25 can access a grant of up to £500. This is open all year round.
The Higher Education Tuition Fee Grant encourages young people to apply before the deadline of 31 October 2025: www.mayflower.org.uk.
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