Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
In common with other livery companies, the Cordwainers Company was, in the early and middle ages, responsible for the governance and quality control of its trade in the City of London and the education and training of craftsmen through the system of apprenticeships. This early involvement in education and training has continued to the present day.
To help ensure the BA (Hons) Cordwainers courses remain open to talented students, regardless of their background and economic circumstances, The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers are pleased to provide 2 placement bursaries of to footwear students to contribute towards course tuition fees and living expenses.
The scholarship will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit. It will provide a contribution towards course tuition fees and living expenses.
Applications are welcome from those who are in financial hardship and those who will benefit from undergraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Benefits
The Cordwainers BA Placement Bursary of £4,500 each is available to 2nd year undergraduate Home or International students currently enrolled on the BA Cordwainers Footwear: Product Design and Innovation course at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Cordwainers BA Placement Bursary students must be:
- Currently enrolled in the second year of the full-time BA Cordwainers Footwear or BA Cordwainers Bags and Accessories courses at London College of Fashion.
- Undertaking the Diploma of Professional Studies Placement in the Industry year commencing in September.