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Find out more about our varied range of scholarships

Secondary School Exchange

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WHAT: Scholarship to an American high school

AGE: Post-Year 13

WHEN: Two or three terms from September

 

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Walter Hines Page Scholarship

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WHAT: US research scholarship for UK teachers

GRANT: £2,000-£2,500

WHEN: Applications open in late September each year

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Lindemann Trust Fellowship

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WHAT: Two-year US research fellowship for post-doctoral scientists

GRANT: $65,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 travel grant

WHEN: Applications close in February with interviews in April

 

 

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Music Scholarship

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WHAT: Scholarships for talented young musicians to develop their skills at International Musicians Seminar, UK or at Georg Solti Accademia di Bel Canto, Italy

HOW: Applicants should apply directly to the programmes via the website links above. The ESU will then select a successful musician to support in conjunction with the programmes’ admission staff

Chilton Art History Scholarship

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WHAT: An annual award to an applicant who has already been accepted on certain Masters programmes at Christie’s or Sotheby’s Institute of Art

GRANT: £10,000

HOW: Applications are made directly to Christie’s or Sotheby’s via their normal application procedures

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AMERICAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL TRAVEL GRANT

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The American Memorial Chapel Travel Grant is not open for new applications at the moment.

Lincolnshire Branch Travel Grants

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WHAT: Travel grants for students looking to travel abroad for a month or more with exciting ideas for studying, teaching or cultural exchange

WHO: Students in years 12 and 13 born in the county and/or studying in Lincolnshire schools, universities and other educational establishments

WHEN: Applications close in February

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