The aim of the Arts Bursary, established in 2009, is a collaboration between The Office of Student Life and DCU Educational Trust, offers a limited number of Arts Bursaries to full time students involved in the Arts.
Each year, a number of DCU students benefit from the scheme. All art forms are welcome - including but not limited to the following:
Visual Arts – (Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Illustration, Craft making, & Fashion)
Performing Arts – (Dance, Music, Theatre & Music Technology)
Media Practice – (Writing, Video & Film)
FAQ
Objectives of the Award
The Award is designed to promote excellence in artistic and cultural activities in Dublin City University, and
to encourage the pursuit of such excellence. It aims to support individual professional artists at any stage
of their career to develop their artistic practice.
Maximum bursary amount granted
€500
Who may apply?
Any student who is currently studying in DCU.
How do I apply?
Students are asked to submit an application detailing their achievements to date, their hopes for the future
development of their art form and some detail on how they propose to spend any bursary they may be
awarded.
What may I apply for?
Students may apply for a bursary to support any aspect of their artistic development including:
Pencils, paints, canvas, paintbrushes, paper, glue, modelling materials, studio desk, books, lessons, dance /
musical equipment, lenses, lights, gimbals, any other materials deemed necessary for development.
*A note about laptops – the Arts Bursary does not support the purchase of laptops unless the applicant
can show a significant justification in their artistic development for support towards the cost of purchase.
What may I not apply for?
Activities or costs that do not fit the purpose of the award
Proposals that do not have a creative objective
Activities or costs for existing business enterprises
Activities that do not form part of the development of a professional arts practice
Retrospective activities or completed projects
Activities that are already being supported by any other types of grants or bursaries
How will my application be assessed?
Students complete an application form and are then assessed on the following criteria:
Quality of the proposal
Sufficient evidential materials
Feasibility of the proposal
When will I hear if my application has been successful?
Potential bursary candidates will be invited to an interview within 5 weeks of submitting their application
form. The interviews will be conducted by a two-person panel and successful candidates will be notified
via email within 2 weeks of interviews of the bursary amount they are being granted. If your application
is not successful following interview, you will be notified via email within 2 weeks of interviews.
Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via email within 5 weeks of application closing date.
How do I claim my bursary?
Students will have until the end of the current academic year to spend their bursary. Receipts must be provided to arts.bursary@dcu.ie along with a completed Reimbursement Form (available at https://dcustudentlife.ie/arts-bursary).
Please note invoices, delivery dockets, order confirmation, etc. will not be accepted for reimbursement.
Once receipts and Reimbursement form have been provided, payment will be issued as soon as possible.
Arts Bursary Awards 2023
Further information on the Arts Bursary can be obtained from:
Sandra McCormack
Student Engagement Administrator
Office of Student Life
The U, DCU
Tel: 353 (0) 1 700 6163
Email: arts.bursary@dcu.ie
Una Redmond
Director
Office of Student Life
The U, DCU
Tel: 353 (0) 1 700 5280
Email: una.redmond@dcu.ie
Take a look at some students below who have received the Arts Bursary!
Important Dates
Opening date for applications: 11 th September 2023
Closing date for applications: 20 th October 2023
Notifications via email to all candidates: week of 6 th November 2023
Interviews for potential successful candidates: week of 11 th November 2023
Arts Bursary latest draw down date: 31 st May 2024
*Please note if you are granted a bursary, the information you provide to us on your application form will
be used for promotional material including in print and online publications. The details on promotional
material will include your name, year of study, course, your artform, JPEG image, your achievements to
date in your artform, what the bursary will be used for.*
Application form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18aD9K0IfwVrknQbcxZ0atKmf5l3M_T1JAbSYNwc1csg/edit?pli=1