• Organisations were invited to apply to host a placement based on the excellence of their artistic track record and the quality of their approach to managing and developing staff.

• Placements were awarded to a matrix of organisations across England spread geographically, by art form, by type of role offered and by scale of organisation.

• Eligible recipients were in receipt of a full maintenance grant (or special support grant or hardship fund) during the whole of their time at university or Higher Education Institution or were otherwise able to provide evidence of financial need during this time e.g. through another form of means tested support from a government or similar body.  Loans were not eligible evidence of financial need.

• Eligible recipients were arts graduates who had graduated from their first degree (or equivalent) since 2009 with a minimum 2:1. 

Please refer to the Eligibility FAQs document 

For all enquiries about the Scheme please e-mail Kate Danielson, Director of the Scheme, or telephone her on 07815 736156.