University of the Arts London

The Cordwainers BA Placement Bursary of £4,500 each is available to 2nd year students currently enrolled on the BA Cordwainers Footwear or BA Cordwainers Bags and Accessories 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 2025.

About

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 a placement bursary of £4,500 to footwear and accessories students to con-tribute 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.

Closing Date: 11PM, Friday 11 April 2025.