The Waddilove Scholarships

The Waddilove Scholarships

For applicants holding an offer on undergraduate and postgraduate design and construction courses.


These scholarships have been made possible by the Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK. These generous scholarships are for applicants holding an offer on undergraduate and postgraduate design and construction courses. Applications are encouraged from disabled students and those facing social exclusion.

Courses: Undergraduate courses: Costume ConstructionDesign for Performance, Production LightingProp MakingScenic Painting for Stage and ScreenSet Construction for Stage and ScreenLighting DesignTheatre Sound Postgraduate courses: Advanced Theatre Practice and Scenography

Eligibility: Home

Number of Awards: 2

Individual Award Value: £1,000

Duration of Award: 1 year

Application details: 

Applicants interested in this fund, must hold an offer of admission for a relevant course by Monday 14 August 2023. All offer holders will be sent an email on Wednesday 16 August by 5pm UK time with information on how to apply, guidance notes, and a link to the online application form.

About Miss Sylvia Waddilove

Miss Sylvia Waddilove was born in Bradford in 1911 and her family was successful in the textile industry. On her death, she left a portion of her estate in trust for charitable purposes; the Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK supports causes including education and the performing arts.