Calling All Students: Apply now for a 2025 Textile Society Bursary!
At Selvedge magazine, we recognise the invaluable contributions that students of textiles make to the story of innovation, heritage, and the ever-evolving craft of textile art and design. You are the future of this craft, and we love seeing the incredible work you do. In fact, you inspire us as much as we hope to inspire you!
This is why, if you are a student with a specialism in textiles, fashion, or a related field, we encourage you to enter The Textile Society’s 2025 Student Bursary competition. Now open for entries, it’s an exciting opportunity to bring your creative vision to life, and with bursaries of up to £1,000 available, this is your chance to secure funding for your final year project, dissertation, internship, or apprenticeship.
Previous recipients of the bursary have explored a wide range of creative and meaningful projects. Click here to learn more about their work.
Why Apply?
The Textile Society is dedicated to fostering the study and practice of textiles in the UK. This annual bursary program supports innovative projects that explore the rich possibilities of textiles across design, fashion, craft, costume, performance, fine art, and interdisciplinary fields.
Whether you're developing a groundbreaking project, diving into historical research, or exploring the intersection of sustainability and textiles, this bursary could provide the financial support you need to help make it happen.
Here are the details:
Eligibility
Students studying any textiles-related course in the UK at BA or MA level are encouraged to apply. This includes Textile Design, Fashion, Costume Design. Fine Art, Craft, Performance, and Interdisciplinary projects with a strong textile-led focus.
How to Apply
To be considered, you’ll need to submit:
- A Digital Portfolio (up to 10 slides, PDF format): Showcase your textile explorations, design development, samples, or prototypes.
- A Project Proposal Statement (up to 500 words): Explain your vision, objectives, and expected outcomes.
- A Budget Plan and Timeline (up to 300 words): Detail how the funding will support your project, with clear costings and objectives.
Deadline to Apply:
1 March 2025
Membership Requirement:
Applicants must be individual members of the Textile Society. New members should join by 16 February 2025 to ensure their application can be processed in time.
Ready to Apply?
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your creativity and contribute to the rich world of textiles. Visit the Textile Society’s website for full details and to start your application.
And while you're here, reading this page and pondering your Textile Society application, don’t forget that Selvedge offers a special student subscription rate for both our print and online magazine. This subscription also includes full access to our daily online stories, opening up a world of textile inspiration and opportunity to ignite your ideas.
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Image Credits:
Jessica Fraser: https://www.jessiefraser.co.uk/
Eleanor Hadfield: @cyclingsuitsandshenanigans
Kennard Bahar: https://kennardbahar.com/