Here East Scholarship Programme
Study at Here East on a full scholarship for tuition and supporting loan at LMA, Teesside University London, and University of Staffordshire London
The Here East Scholarship Programme provides full undergraduate tuition and supporting loan supplements to local students from east London to study at world-class universities University of Staffordshire London, Teesside University London, and LMA based at Here East.
The programme, launched in 2020, is open to prospective students currently residing in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest, aiming to deliver on-the-ground impact to the east London community and supporting the potential of young people in the area through the institutions and business based at Here East.
The programme offers full tuition fees, a maintenance loan supplement worth £2,700 per year, facilitation of relevant work experience placements within the Here East business community and mentoring opportunities during the course of the degree. The programme is particularly aimed at students who face financial barriers in attending university.
Browse full course listings and more in the Here East Scholarship Prospectus 2024.
“I come from a low-income household. I applied for the Here East Scholarship in hopes of easing financial pressure that comes alongside university, growing skills through networking and work experience, whilst also fully focusing on my studies. I aspire to be a senior game artist at a company like Square Enix, Riot Games and Bandai Namco Entertainment. Taking up art as a profession would be an exciting and rewarding journey, being able to use my skills to create games people can enjoy and immerse themselves in. I believe that university will provide the perfect environment to further my skills and deepen my understanding of the process behind game art.”
Kotryna Zeciute, studying Game Art and Design at Teesside University London
“I love to draw & create stories using art & video. It’s been something I’ve been doing for many years and even now. I applied for the Here East Scholarship because I wanted to grow more skills with the networking and work experience they provide in the program. I'm attending Staffordshire University London to study Concept Art for Film and Games and I'm willing to work really hard to make my dreams a reality. I hope to work in a gaming company and eventually work as a freelance Concept Artist. Every step is always a new lesson to learn and grow.”
James Henry, 2022 Scholarship winner who studied Concept Art for Film and Games at University of Staffordshire London
The programme will support three people to study at undergraduate level at Here East, is open to prospective students living in one of the four boroughs surrounding the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The participating universities offers a wide range of undergraduate courses across multiple disciplines including University of Staffordshire London’s undergraduate courses focused on future digital and technical innovations in Computer Sciences, Cyber Security, Concept Art for Games and Film, Esports and Games Design and LMA’s range of undergraduate courses including, Digital Film and TV production, Music Performance, Acting, Dance and Musical Theatre.
To apply, please register and fill out the form here.
For more information, please visit the Scholarship Hub website.
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