The Isle of Man Arts Council has announced the opening of applications for student bursaries for 2025/26, supporting students studying the Arts and who are moving into further, higher and post graduate education.

Up to six annual bursaries are available, each worth £10,000 over the duration of a course. They exist to help to cover the costs of travel, course fees, accommodation or equipment related to higher or further education in the Arts on or off island. The bursaries are awarded to deserving applicants as follows:

  • - The Jonathan Gollow Bursaries for Music and Performing Arts in memory of the late music promoter Jonathan 'Jonno' Gollow who was a valued member of the Isle of Man Arts Council until 2012 and who sadly passed away suddenly in 2017;
  • - The Norman Sayle Bursaries for Visual Art and Literature in memory of the most celebrated Manx artist of recent times, Noman Sayle RI TH (1926-2007) who was also a dedicated teacher and a former Isle of Man Arts Council member;
  • - The Isle of Man Arts Council Bursaries are awarded to students whose extenuating personal circumstances may be preventing further studies within the Arts.

Chair of the Isle of Man Arts Council, Sarah Maltby MHK said: “The Isle of Man Arts Council is proud to champion the next generation of Manx creatives through our annual Student Awards. These awards are about more than just financial support, they're an investment in talent, passion, and the future of the arts both on-Island and beyond. We look forward to seeing how this year’s recipients will grow, create, and inspire.”

Applications for the awards can be made via the Isle of Man Arts Council website: www.iomarts.com/funding and will close on Friday 11th July 2025, with the recipients being informed after the Isle of Man Arts Council meeting on Friday 25th July.

If you have any queries please email iomartscouncil@gov.im or call +44 1624 694598.

Please note: these awards are separate and are not linked to the maintenance awards made via Student Awards, DESC.