Applications are now open for The ESOP Young Artists Scholarship 2026-28 & 2026-27

The ESOP Young Artists Scholarships are composed of two types of scholarships

Each scholarship is open to artists aged 20–30 at the start of the selected course. While each scholarship has its own criteria, you can apply for both, however, only one scholarship will be awarded per applicant.

1: The ESOP Advanced Painting Young Artist Scholarship 2026-28.

This scholarship provides for 50% of the academic course fee over the two years of the  Advanced Painting Course 2026-28 and includes a full time studio and the End of Course exhibition.

To apply please fill the application for the ESOP Advanced Painting Course and when asked click the option indicating you are also applying for the scholarship.

2: ESOP Young Artist Scholarship 2026-27.

Open to all applicants of all levels of experience. Successful candidates will receive a full or part-funded academic scholarship on one of our one-day a week yearlong courses over the academic year 2026-27 and depending on the course selected have a End of Year Exhibition in 2027.

You are welcome to apply for two or more courses in your application, however if successful the scholarship will be offered for only one of the courses.

Click here for application terms and conditions.

Some of ESOP Scholars past & present