The Jersey Eisteddfod Valerie Guy Bursary – More Information
Introducing the Jersey Eisteddfod Valerie Guy Bursary
The Jersey Eisteddfod is delighted to announce the launch of the Jersey Eisteddfod Valerie Guy Bursary, a new funding initiative that will provide financial assistance to support artistic and creative talent in Jersey.
This Bursary has been made possible thanks to the generous bequests and legacies from the late Mrs. Valerie Todd, affectionately known across the Island as Miss Guy. Her contribution has allowed us to create this Bursary to help individuals further their artistic or performing arts development.
Whether your passion is for dance, music, drama, languages, visual arts, or any other discipline celebrated by the Jersey Eisteddfod, this Bursary is here to help you take the next step on your journey.
Who Can Apply?
The Bursary is open to anyone who has competed in the Jersey Eisteddfod in the year of application. There are no age restrictions, and applicants must be residents of Jerseyat the time of applying.
Bursary Details
• Total Fund: £5,000 a year
• Individual Award Amounts: Between £100 and £1,000
• Eligible Expenses: The Bursary can cover a variety of expenses including tuition, travel, course fees, books, equipment, and more – anything that will help you develop your skills in your chosen discipline.
• Recipients can apply for financial assistance towards a course in Jersey or abroad, provided that it falls under one of the Festival of the Creative Arts or Festival of the Performing Arts categories.
How to Apply:
To be considered for the Jersey Eisteddfod Valerie Guy Bursary, applicants must:
• Have participated in the Jersey Eisteddfod in the year ofapplication.
• Submit a completed application by December 31st in the year of application.
• Provide full details of how you will use the Bursary.
• Only one application a year is permitted. However, future applications are welcome.
Important Conditions:
• Applicants should indicate how they wish to use the Bursary.
• Funding must be used within the following year.
• Successful applicants will be invited to serve as Jersey Eisteddfod Ambassadors and report on their activities.
• Changes to the use of the Bursary must be reported to the General Administrator, Jersey Eisteddfod.
• We reserve the right to seek a report from the course tutor should the applicant apply for a course over a number of terms.
Please send your applications to:
Mrs. Karen Dufty
General Administrator, The Jersey Eisteddfod
Les Blanches Pierres, La Route de Vinchelez,
St Ouen, Jersey, JE3 2DB
Tel: 01534 854529
Email: admin@jerseyeisteddfod.org.je
Become an Jersey Eisteddfod Ambassador
As part of receiving the Bursary, successful applicants will have the opportunity to become Jersey Eisteddfod Ambassadors. In this role, recipients will share their progress and achievements with the community, serving as an inspiration to others in Jersey’s artistic world.
What Sections of the Jersey Eisteddfod are Eligible?
The Bursary is open to competitors involved in any of the following sections of the Jersey Eisteddfod:
• Festival of the Creative Arts:
o Adult & Youth Arts & Crafts
o Handwriting & Calligraphy
o Needlework & Textile Arts
o Floral Art
o Photography
o Primary Schools Arts & Crafts
o Secondary Art
• Festival of the Performing Arts:
o Dance
o English Speech & Drama
o Music
o French
o Jèrriais
o Modern Languages
Apply Now!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to receive financial support for your creative development. If you’ve competed in the Jersey Eisteddfod and are looking to further your artistic or performing arts journey, we encourage you to apply for the Jersey Eisteddfod Valerie Guy Bursary.