Completion of Pilot Phase

Download the Press Release for the reception on 29 March 2012 to celebrate the success of the pilot phase.

Read the DCMS news story

See photos of the event 

News

We recorded interviews with bursary recipients, hosts and funders at a networking event held during the Manchester International Festival in 2011.  

Download our Press Release:  Final round of placements to support arts graduates

Subscribe to occasional email updates by e-mailing Kate Danielson, Director of the Scheme 

Talk to us on Twitter using #DCMSJCB

 

Blogs

 

For blogs by the bursary recipients, read the Bursary Blog on DCMS’s website, and for information about their individual experiences, please read their Testimonials

 

Many recipients also blog in a personal capacity – read their links in the Recipients’ Directory.

Press Coverage

“Initiatives like the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme are paving the way for change, seeking to ensure equal opportunities and more promising graduate prospects in the arts. “ Younger Theatre 

“In less than twelve months I’ve seen an expansion of my skills, confidence (professionally and personally), contacts, friends, ideas and determination. The company I work for has benefitted from assistance on its already immense portfolio of work and I have been able to live while learning.”

Download full article in National Campaign for the Arts News: 
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Launch of the Scheme 

Download the Press Release for the Launch on 4 Nov 2010

See photos of the Launch

Watch film footage of the Launch & interviews with participants

Read coverage of the launch on the DCMS website

For general information about the Scheme and press enquiries please email Kate Danielson, Director, or telephone her on 07815 736156.