QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages, strengthening the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK. QEST supports contemporary and traditional craft, as well as the exploration of innovative techniques.
QEST provides funding for education and training, with Scholarships of up to £18,000, Emerging Maker Grants of up to £10,000, and up to £12,000 towards an apprentice’s salary.
Training can take many forms, from traditional college courses to vocational one-on-one tuition with a master craftsperson, or a bespoke programme of short courses. If you’re looking to develop your skills and have identified training that will enable you to advance your craft practice, then one of the QEST grants may be for you.
- Deadline: 12 August 2026
- Join information sessions on 13 July
Applications are open twice a year, the Spring round will take place mid-July to mid-August.
About QEST
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust is a charity that transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the future of the UK’s craft sector.
