The objective of the Landerer UK Arts Scholarship is to strengthen the relationship between the UK and Australia by supporting an outstanding postgraduate student in the arts and creative industries to study in the UK. The Scholarship is an award of $30,000 to contribute to the costs of tuition fees and stipend for a Masters course in the arts and design lasting up to 12 months' duration at any UK institution. One scholarship will be awarded in 2008. The scholarship is managed on behalf of the Landerer family by the British Council in Australia. John Landerer is a Sydney solicitor who wishes to support closer ties between Australia and the UK.

The scholarship is a contribution towards the cost of tuition fees and living expenses in the UK. The $30,000 will be paid as follows:

Either in a lump sum directly to the UK institution for payment of fees or directly into the awardee’s UK bank account as four equal payments consisting of one payment of $7,500 on confirmation that the student has commenced study in the UK followed by three payments of $7,500 at intervals of three months.

In exceptional circumstances the British Council and John Landerer reserve the right to review these arrangements in ways which will not prejudice the awardee’s ability to pursue his or her studies successfully. Under no circumstances will the scholarship be extended beyond one year. No additional payments (for example for flights or visas) will be made as part of this scholarship.

The Scholarship is open to any Australian citizen aged 30 or younger on 1 October 2008.

In 2008, postgraduate studies in the UK in the following areas are eligible for the scholarship:

• Architecture
• Design [Product, Automotive, Graphic, Fashion, Industrial]
• Fine art [Sculpture, Painting, Printmaking]
• Performing arts [Drama, Dance, Music, including all aspects of performance, composition, writing, design, production and direction]
• Film, video, TV and radio
• Digital media [Interactive Leisure Software]

You must indicate which courses and institutions you would like to attend on your application form. You are strongly advised to apply to those institutions before receiving an award, as places on popular courses fill early.

Payment of the award itself is conditional on the awardee having been accepted by the agreed institution (for direct payment of fees to the institution) or having commenced studies in the UK (for payment of living expenses in four instalments).

To apply for the scholarship you need to complete the application and medical forms below and forward them to the British Council with supporting documentation, namely two references.

Application form (pdf)
Medical form (pdf)

Deadline for receipt of all applications including supporting information and references is AEST on Friday 28 March 2008.

Completed application forms should be sent to:

British Council Australia
PO Box 88
Edgecliff
NSW 2027

All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by mid-April. At this time short-listed candidates will be invited to attend an interview at the offices of the British Council in Sydney towards the end of April. The British Council will cover any reasonable airfare costs to travel to Sydney for interview purposes. Candidates will be assessed on academic merit; achievements to date both in and outside the academic and workplace areas; referees' letters; proposed area of study and future career; leadership potential and potential to further strengthen relationships and understanding between the UK and Australia.