New Delhi: The British Council has announced that it is inviting applications for a new Creative Economy Scholarship programme. Ten scholars...
New Delhi: The British Council has announced that it is inviting applications for a new Creative Economy Scholarship programme. Ten scholarships worth a total of over £149,000, are on offer for students and young professionals from India to pursue postgraduate study in the broad area of Culture Policy and Arts Management at four UK universities that offer this programme. Interested applicants must apply for the scholarship directly with the participating universities – Birmingham City University, Goldsmiths University of London, King’s College London and the University of Glasgow.
Resident Indian citizens with relevant work experience or proven interest in
their subject area can apply. Applicants should be able to take up a full-time course of study in the
UK for the academic year from September/October
2021 – 2022 and are also required to have an undergraduate degree – in any field – to enable
access onto one of the pre-selected postgraduate courses at one of the four UK
universities. Scholars with a background in creative arts, who can
demonstrate their need for financial support and who aspire to be future
leaders in India’s creative economy are encouraged to apply.
Successful
applicants will be provided with financial support and also receive ample
opportunity for networking and developing industry connections. Pastoral care
will also be provided by the respective universities, in addition to adhering
to UK government Covid-19 guidance for non-healthcare settings, such as
campuses and student facilities.
“We are delighted to announce the Creative
Economy Scholarship programme for Indian aspiring arts professionals, cultural
entrepreneurs and future policy leaders. We want students who are passionate
about a course of study in the arts sector and willing to engage as committed
British Council cultural ambassadors for the 2022 UK-India programme – which
marks India’s 75th year of Independence. Our aim is to strengthen the creative
industries in India to shape future arts infrastructure and build an inclusive
and equitable arts sector” said Jonathan Kennedy, Director Arts India, British Council.
The cultural Ambassador role for Creative Economy scholars towards a 2022
UK-India programme offers additional opportunity for scholars to further
develop skills as future arts leaders, managers, and policymakers.
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