Paula Heister Student Scholarships (MA Children's Book Illustration)

• International: £23,300 one-off award, paid in instalments at the start of each trimester, towards tuition fees and associated costs for art supplies and books.
• UK: £16,800 covering tuition fees, including a £2,600 stipend (£1,600 for academic expenses plus £1,000 paid on completion for professional practice activities such as printing and promotional materials).
• One scholarship each year for each fee group.

Closing date: 17:00 on 15 July 2026 (2026-27 entry).

1. Apply for a place on the MA Children's Book Illustration.
2. Download the UK or international application form.
3. Complete the form, including a personal statement (max 300 words), details of other financial support (max 75 words) and future plans (max 100 words).
4. Email the form, household income evidence and a PDF portfolio to [email protected] by 17:00 on 15 July 2026.
5. If successful, sign the acceptance form agreeing to the scholarship terms and conditions.

• Completed UK or international application form with signed declaration.
• Evidence of household income: tax returns or income statements, payslips of main earner(s), employment letter, proof of dependants, or benefit award letters (copies, not originals).
• PDF portfolio of work.

• Evidence of household income.
• Strength of portfolio and personal statement.
• Future plans and career aspirations.
• Availability of other sources of financial support.
• Recipients must notify the Course Director of any leave of absence or withdrawal or may have to repay; they agree to provide quotes for ARU publicity and progress updates for donors.