Now in its second year, the Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship is a grant of $18000 that assists a NSW designer at the beginning of their career to undertake a program of professional development overseas. The recipient of the award is announced in August during Sydney Design festival and featured in the festival program and on dhub.org.

Arts NSW assists the recipient to develop a program of professional development in the UK and other countries if desired. This program may include but is not limited to:
• study or training, including short-term courses or workshops;
• professional research;
• residencies; and / or
• mentorships or internships with approved designers, manufacturers, companies and/or organisations.

The British Council will assist the recipient with their program of professional development in the UK by facilitating introductions to up to eight leading practitioners relevant to the winner's field and providing support and advice from British Council staff.

The Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship is presented by the Powerhouse Museum and Arts NSW in partnership with the British Council.

Applicant registration and guidelines
The 2008 winner
Powerhouse Museum
Arts NSW
British Council







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