COSMO Scholarship LP CSVPA Cosmopolitan Scholarship

Become the artist you want to be

Show us your vision and earn a fully-funded Access All Areas Scholarship to study at the Cambridge School for Visual and Performing Arts

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Win a full scholarship

Are you ready to kick-start your creative career? Do you have an artistic vision that you are ready to share with the world? Do you want a fully-funded Access All Areas Scholarship to study at a great UK art school and an opportunity to intern with the publishers of Cosmopolitan magazine?

If this sounds like you, then #showusyourvision

What we are looking for

We're looking for creative, dynamic thinkers, who can bring fresh ideas, and show emotional intelligence and insight into the audiences they wish to communicate with The Access All Areas Scholarship is open for anyone to apply, with applicants invited to #showusyourvision and either submit content on their preferred social media platform such as TikTok, YouTube or Instagram, or apply with a written statement and send their portfolio and idea by post or email. The scholarship is set to start September 2021

CSVPA and Hearst magazines want to encourage the academic development of young creatives who may not have had the opportunity to reach their full potential. The Access All Areas scholarship is open for anyone to apply, with applicants invited to #showusyourvision and either submit content on their preferred social media platform such as TikTok, YouTube or Instagram, or apply with a written statement and send their portfolio and idea by post or email. The scholarship is set to start September 2021. Applications for the scholarship are open to all UK residents aged 16 or over*

*Please read the terms & conditions for the full scholarship eligibility criteria

Meet our current scholars

Discover how our current scholars have reached their full potential whilst studying at CSVPA

Harper’s Bazaar and CSVPA have given me a once in a lifetime opportunity and this is preparing me for a career in the Fashion industry as a fashion designer

Taneshe, 2nd year BA Fashion at CSVPA Hearst Scholarship Winner - Harper's Bazaar 2019

Absolutely go for it, even if you don't think you will get in, it’s worth applying anyway because I didn’t imagine I could get in and look where I am now! I’m so happy I took this opportunity!

Camille, 2nd year Extended Diploma in Creative Media at CSVPA, Hearst Scholarship Winner - Cosmopolitan 2019

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What's included

Free tuition to study your chosen CSVPA course starting in September 2021 Free CSVPA accommodation Free meals at the school canteen Two-week internship including travel expenses

How to apply

To apply for this scholarship you must first select the course that best suits your creative vision and your level of study as well as check your eligibility for the scholarship. You then need to use the application form below to submit your application, personal statement and a link to your content submission on your chosen social media platform. Alternatively you can apply with a written statement and send your portfolio and idea by post or email. Please see below to download a postal or email application form Scholarship applications will be accepted between 7th May 2021 until midnight 20th August 2021 inclusive

Find your course

Choose a CSVPA Course that suits your creative vision. Are you a budding illustrator, passionate about performing arts or thinking of making shapes in the fashion world? Whatever your vision, we have a course for you. As this scholarship is access all areas, you can choose to apply for any level of study

Check your eligibility

Before you apply you must check your academic eligibility to study on your chosen CSVPA course using our course selector below Please read the full terms & conditions for the scholarship before you apply

Art & Design

Drama & Dance

Music

Extended Diploma

Foundation Diploma

Undergrad Study

Postgrad Study

Graduate Diploma in Art & Design

Art & Design Pre-Masters

MA Art & Design

MA Fashion Branding & Creative Communication

MA Fashion Design

MA Visual Communication Graphic Design

MA Visual Communication Illustration & Animation

Graduate Diploma in Art & Design

Age 20 + Educational Level Students should normally hold a good Level 6 qualification (BA (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification); or a Level 5 international qualification (for example, 3 Years Diploma from a University in China) in an art or design or a closely related subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level for International Students IELTS 5.5+ (no element under 5.5) Portfolio A portfolio is required

Art & Design Pre-Masters

Age 20+ Educational Level Students should hold a good Level 6 qualification (BA (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification); or a Level 5 international qualification (for example, 3 Years Diploma from a University in China) in an art or design or a closely related subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level for International Students IELTS 5.5 Portfolio A portfolio is required

MA Art & Design

Age 20 + Educational Level Successful completion of an Undergraduate Degree in an art & design or related subject or professional relevant experience. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level for International Students IELTS 6.5+ (no element under 5.5) Portfolio Portfolio and personal statement required

MA Fashion Branding & Creative Communication

MA Fashion Design

MA Visual Communication Graphic Design

MA Visual Communication Illustration & Animation

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BA (HONS) Fashion

Age 18 + Educational Level A pass at UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma or equivalent or successful completion of High School (year 11 or year 12 depending on native country) is needed or 2 x A levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points and 1 GCSE or equivalent at grade 4 or C, preferably in a relevant creative subject.Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level IELTS 5.5+ (no element under 5.5) Portfolio Good portfolio of work UCAS Institution Code C06 UCAS Course Code W230

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BA (HONS) Graphics & Illustration

Age 18+ Educational Level A pass at UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma or equivalent or successful completion of High School (year 11 or year 12 depending on native country) is needed or 2 x A levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points and 1 GCSE or equivalent at grade 4 or C, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level IELTS 5.5+ (with no element below 5.5) Portfolio Good portfolio of work UCAS Institution Code C06 UCAS Course Code W990

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BA (HONS) Fashion Branding & Creative Communication

Age 18 + Educational Level A pass at UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma or equivalent or successful completion of High School (year 11 or year 12 depending on native country) is needed or 2 x A levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points and 1 GCSE or equivalent at grade 4 or C, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level IELTS 5.5+ (with no element below 5.5) Portfolio No portfolio required UCAS Institution Code C06 UCAS Course Code N560

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BA (HONS) Fashion

BA (HONS) Graphics & Illustration

BA (HONS) Fashion Branding & Creative Communication

L3 & L4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

Age 17 + Educational Level Successful completion of High School (year 11 or year 12 depending on native country) is needed or 1 x A level or 2 AS levels at grade E or above and 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level for International Students IELTS 4.5+ (no element under 4.0) Portfolio Portfolio of work showing personal work, schoolwork, finished and prepared

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L3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Fashion

Age 17+ Educational Level Successful completion of High School (year 11 or year 12 depending on native country) is needed or 1 x A level or 2 AS levels at grade E or above and 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level for International Students IELTS 4.5+ (no element below 4.0+) Portfolio Portfolio of work showing personal work, schoolwork, finished and prepared which demonstrates a commitment to Fashion Design

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L3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Graphics & Illustration

Age 17 + Educational Level Successful completion of High School (year 11 or year 12 depending on native country) is needed or 1 x A level or 2 AS levels at grade E or above and 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed English Level for International Students IELTS 4.5+ (no element below 4.0+) Portfolio Portfolio of work showing personal work, schoolwork, finished and prepared which demonstrates a commitment to Graphics or Illustration

L3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design 3D Design

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L3 & L4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

L3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Fashion

L3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Graphics & Illustration

L3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design 3D Design

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UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design

Age 16 + Educational Level Successful completion of Secondary Education (year 10 or year 11 depending on native country) is needed or 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent, preferably in a relevant creative subject.Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level IELTS 4.5+ (no element under 4.0) Portfolio Small portfolio required

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UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

Age 16 - 18 Educational Level: Successful completion of Secondary Education (year 10 or year 11 depending on native country) is needed or 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level: IELTS 4.5+ (no element under 4.0) Progression: Degrees & further education in Art & Design, Visual communication, 3D Design, Fashion, Fine Art, Media Studies, Media, Games Design, Animation, Film, Video/TV Production Taught Contact Time: Up to 23 hours per week. English Language Up to 5 hours per week if required

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UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design

UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

Drama Foundation

Age 17 + Educational Level Successful completion of of Secondary Education (Grade 11 or Grade 12 depending on native country) or 1 x A level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification and 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or grade C or equivalent, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level for International Students IELTS 5.5+ (no element under 4.0) Audition An audition piece is required for entry to this course Awarding Body Trinity College London Contact Time Up to 30 hours per week Progression Drama School or University

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Musical Theatre Foundation

Age 17+ Educational Level Successful completion of Secondary Education (Grade 11 or Grade 12 depending on native country) or 1 x A level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification and 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or grade C or equivalent, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level for International Students IELTS 5.5+ (no element under 4.0) Audition An audition piece is required for entry to this course Awarding Body Trinity College London Contact Time Up to 30 hours per week Progression Drama School or University

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Dance Foundation

Age 17 + Educational Level Successful completion of Secondary Education (Grade 11 or Grade 12 depending on native country) or 1 x A level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification and 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent overseas qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level for International Students IELTS 4.5+ (no element under 4.0) Audition An audition piece is required for entry to this course Awarding Body University of the Arts London Awarding Body (UAL) Contact Time Up to 30 hours per week Progression Performing Arts School or University

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Drama Foundation

Musical Theatre Foundation

Dance Foundation

Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

Age 16 + Educational Level Successful completion of Secondary Education (Grade 10 or Grade 11 depending on native country) or 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent overseas qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed English Level for International Students IELTS 4.5+ (no element under 4.0) Audition An audition piece is required for entry to this course. Please refer to the Audition Process tab for more information Awarding Body University of the Arts London Awarding Body Contact Time Up to 30 hours per week Progression Music or Drama Foundation

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Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

Foundation Diploma

Extended Diploma

Music Foundation

Age 17 + Educational Level Successful completion of Secondary Education (Grade 11 or Grade 12 depending on native contry) or 1 x A level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification and 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent overseas qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed. English Level for International Students IELTS 4.5+ (no element under 4.0) Audition An audition piece is required for entry to this course Awarding Body University of the Arts London Awarding Body Contact Time Up to 30 hours per week. 2 hours instrument tuition per week Progression University music department, conservatoire or music technology college

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Music Foundation

Extended Diploma in Performing Arts - Music

Age 17 + Educational Level Successful completion of Secondary Education (Grade 11 or Grade 12 depending on native country) or 1 x A level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification and 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent overseas qualifiction, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed English Level for International Students IELTS 4.5+ (no element under 4.0) Audition An audition piece is required for entry to this course. Awarding Body University of the Arts London Awarding Body Contact Time Up to 30 hours per week Progression Performing Arts School or University

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Extended Diploma in Performing Arts – Music

Foundation Diploma

Extended Diploma

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Show us Your Vision & Apply

We want to see your creative vision and where you want to go artistically. Fill in our form below and send us a link to your work to be entered into the scholarship selection process

Scholarship Application Form

Alternatively, you can apply for this scholarship by post or email. Simply print and complete our downloadable application form and send it by email to: marketing@CSVPA.com with the subject line "COSMO 2021" or post it to the school by midnight 20th August 2021: Student Administrative Services, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, 13-14 Round Church Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AD

The CSVPA Cosmopolitan Access All Areas Scholarship 2021 launches on 7th May 2021 and closes on 20th August 2021. The scholarship is worth up to £75,000 and will include tuition to study their chosen course (Extended Diploma, Foundation, BA Hons or MA) in September 2021, the CSVPA accommodation, all meals and a minimum of a two-week internship including travel expenses up to £700 starting in September 2021

CSVPA is one of the UK’s leading (private) providers of Art & Design, Fashion, Drama and Music pathway degree programmes. Our school provides a unique and highly personalised method of learning, creating an environment in which to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals. Over the last 30 years our portfolio has diversified and ranges from Postgraduate, Undergraduate and Foundation level studies.It has established links with leading companies in the creative industries, including Hearst UK.

Hearst UK publishes 23 brands including Esquire, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Good Housekeeping. Our print and digital brands reach over one in three UK women and one in four UK men every month, and our trusted content engages them wherever they are. We sell over four million magazines a month, we reach 28+ million UK digital unique users and we have more than 79 million likes and follows through via our social media platforms. Hearst UK’s events division – Hearst Live – connects with over a million people a year through events such as Country Living Fairs, Esquire Townhouse and Red Smart Women Week. Our licensed brand extensions include Country Living sofas and hotels, Esquire apparel and accessories and Men’s Health home gym equipment. We also have a growing operation offering accreditation through the state-of-the-art testing facility at the Good Housekeeping Institute.

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