Apply for up to £1,000 towards travel to study art, design or craftsmanship in 2025.

Are you a second-year undergraduate within Bath School of Art, Film and Media or Bath School of Design? If so, you’re eligible to apply for the BSU Gane Trust Travel Award – up to £1,000 to support a study trip abroad or a development activity within the UK, to further your studies and practice within art, design or craftsmanship.

The Gane Trust

For a number of years, The Gane Trust has provided an annual travel award for students studying at Bath Spa University. The Gane Trust is a Bristol-based charity, and its aim is to support people engaged in all aspects of craft, design, and the arts. It was founded in memory of Crofton Gane, the pioneering furniture designer (1877-1967).

In 2025, the BSU Gane Trust Travel Award will support up to three undergraduate second-year students from eligible Schools to undertake a study trip or development project that will enhance their studies and practice within art, design or craftsmanship.

There are three non-repayable awards available:

  • 1 x Travel Award – £1,000 for an overseas activity. The student will be undertaking a trip outside of the UK for the purposes of further study or an activity/project which will enhance their degree studies and contribute to their learning and practice. This could be a course overseas, a cultural visit/exchange or other significant activity directly related to the student’s field of study.
  • 2 x Development Awards – £500 for a UK based activity such as a residency, course or retreat. The activity must be closely related to the student’s studies and should enable them to enhance their learning and develop and apply their skills further.

The trip or activity must take place by the end of September 2025.

The successful award recipients will be expected to deliver a short presentation to peers, staff and Gane Trust representatives about how the activity has influenced their practice, studies, and future career.

Criteria

To apply for this Award, you must fulfil and agree to the following:

  1. You must be a second-year undergraduate student within the School of Art, Film and Media or School of Design at Bath Spa University. Students studying at Educational Partner institutes are not eligible. You must be aged 18 years or over.
  2. The trip or activity must be directly related to your studies and learning development. This Award is not for the purposes of funding general travel, holidays or non-course related activities.
  3. The Award is available to both home and international students. However, any funds granted cannot be used to pay for travel to the recipient’s home country.
  4. The trip or activity must complete by the end of September 2025. In October/November 2025, the successful Award winners will be expected to deliver a short presentation to peers, staff and The Gane Trust representatives about their experience. 
  5. By applying, the student agrees to the Terms and Conditions associated with this Award, which can be found here.
  6. No retrospective funding is available – applications cannot be considered for projects or activities that have already taken place. 

Deadline

The deadline for applications is 10am on Friday 7 March 2025.

How to apply

Students may apply by using the online application form (student login required) on the AppHub. Select the 'Scholarship Applications' menu, then choose the 'Gane Trust Award’ option when adding an application. 

The application requires:

  • A breakdown of the expected trip/activity costs, including supporting evidence – supporting documentation to evidence the costs should be added to the online application as attachments.
  • A brief synopsis (250-500 words) of your proposed travel plans or activity. This must:
    • 1) identify how the activity relates to and encompasses studies and practice within art, design or craftmanship, and
    • 2) explain what you hope to achieve and how the activity will impact on your future studies, your practice, and your future career.
  • A short supporting statement from your tutor or course leader – please make sure you seek permission from your tutor/course leader in advance, so they are aware to expect a request for a supporting statement.

Please read the Terms and Conditions before applying and complete all sections of the form before submission. Applicants can refer to these application guidelines for further advice and information. 

How applications are judged

The successful applicants will be selected by a panel including academics and Careers colleagues. The panel aims to convene within four weeks following the application deadline.

Applicants should expect to receive decision feedback within six weeks of the deadline. However, where additional information or clarification is required, decisions may take longer to confirm.  

Payment

The Award will be paid in two instalments:

  • First instalment: 80% on confirmation of Award
  • Second instalment: 20% on completion of the presentation. 

Payment will be made directly to the successful recipients via the UK bank account details they have registered with the University. Further instructions and guidance will be provided.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about this award, please login to MyCareer and submit a question. Select the 'scholarships and bursaries' option in the question type list.