Featured byCity St George's, University of London
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition fee waiver
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Captain Tasos Politis Scholarship, generously funded by City St George's Alumni Ambassador George Politis in memory of his father, aims to help talented writers who might otherwise be unable to afford a place on The Novel Studio.
The scholarship covers the full course fee, and two scholarships are awarded each year. Selection is based on literary talent, financial need, and commitment to developing as a novelist.
Benefits
Full tuition fee waiver for The Novel Studio short course.
Available for either the online or on-campus delivery option.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Have applied for The Novel Studio and meet its admission requirements.
- Demonstrate exceptional talent and potential as an emerging writer.
- Be ordinarily resident in the UK.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Submit a statement outlining their commitment to developing as a novel writer.
- Employees of City St George's are not eligible.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Creative Writing
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
British
Study experience required
None
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
09 Jun 2027
Applicants must email the Course Director with:
2,000 words of original fiction (short story or novel extract).
A CV.A statement describing their financial situation and need.
A statement outlining their commitment to becoming a novelist.
The email subject should read "Captain Tasos Politis Scholarship Application", and applicants should specify whether they are applying for the online or on-campus course. Shortlisted candidates are invited to interview.