Organizer Information
Morley College London is a long-established adult education institution based in London, United Kingdom. Located near Waterloo, the college provides accessible higher and continuing education opportunities for learners aged 19 and above. Its Visual Arts department is widely respected and offers structured training across disciplines including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, and digital media.
The institution has a strong emphasis on inclusive education and creative development, supporting both beginner and advanced practitioners. Through its scholarships and specialist programmes, Morley College plays a significant role in nurturing emerging artistic talent and providing pathways into professional artistic practice.
The Zsuzsi Roboz Scholarship is supported by the Alfred Teddy Smith and Zsuzsi Roboz Art Trust and is dedicated to advancing figurative art education in the UK.
Title & Description
Zsuzsi Roboz Scholarship 2026–2027 – Figurative Art Study Programme in London
The Zsuzsi Roboz Scholarship at Morley College London is a competitive, fully funded study opportunity for emerging and developing figurative artists in the United Kingdom. The programme supports artists working primarily in painting, drawing, and sculpture that engages with representation of the human form and related figurative themes.
The scholarship is designed to provide one selected artist with a fully supported one-year part-time study programme at Morley College. The recipient will benefit from structured tuition across three academic terms, combined with personalised mentoring from experienced artists and educators. The programme concludes with the opportunity to present work in a final exhibition at the college gallery in September 2027.
This opportunity is grounded in the tradition of Visual Arts education, with a focus on strengthening artistic practice through critical development, technical refinement, and conceptual exploration. The programme emphasizes figurative practice, including approaches to representation, identity, and the politics of the human form.
The scholarship aims to support artists who demonstrate strong potential but require financial and educational support to progress their practice to the next stage of their career. It provides both academic structure and professional mentorship in a supportive institutional environment.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Painting
- Drawing
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Digital Art
- Mixed Media
- Figurative Art / Representation-based Practice
Eligibility
- Open to artists based in the United Kingdom
- Applicants must be aged 19 or over (by September 2026)
- Suitable for emerging and developing artists with a defined artistic direction
- Applicants must primarily work in 2D or 3D Visual Arts practices
- Must demonstrate a commitment to figurative or representation-based work
- Applicants must be able to commit to part-time study for one academic year
- Strong artistic potential and need for financial/educational support required
Program Benefits & Awards
- One-year fully funded part-time study programme at Morley College London
- Access to structured courses in Visual Arts across three academic terms
- Personal tutoring and mentorship from professional artists and educators
- Professional development within a respected UK arts education institution
- Final exhibition opportunity in Morley College Gallery (September 2027)
- Critical feedback and portfolio development support
- Integration into a strong artistic learning environment
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Three written statements (max 200 words each):
- Why do you want to take up this scholarship
- How it will impact your artistic practice
- Your goals by the end of the programme
- Up-to-date CV
- Digital portfolio (10–20 artworks) including:
- Materials used
- Scale and technical details for each work
- Complete application submitted electronically
Shortlisted applicants will later provide:
- Two referees
- Physical artworks for review
- Additional interview materials
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted via WeTransfer to: Gunther.Herbst@morleycollege.ac.uk
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 7 July 2026
- Shortlisting Interviews: 13–17 July 2026
- Scholarship Duration: 2026–2027 academic year (3 terms)
- Final Exhibition: September 2027
Location
Morley College London, United Kingdom
Additional Details
- Selection is competitive and based on artistic merit, development potential, and demonstrated need
- Applications are reviewed by a panel of experts in Visual Arts education and practice
- The programme strongly supports figurative approaches, including human representation and identity-focused work
- The scholarship is part of a philanthropic initiative by the Alfred Teddy Smith and Zsuzsi Roboz Art Trust
- Commitment to part-time study over one year is mandatory
- Diversity and inclusion are strongly encouraged across all applicant backgrounds
- Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified