Bursaries

Apply for a

Bursary

The IHBC, as a charity, offers Bursaries for the Bristol & Bath 2027 School, which are supported by the IHBC CREATIVE Conservation Fund.

As usual, these are allocated on the basis of personal statements of relevance and need.

An initial closing date of 1st March may be extended if any bursaries are not allocated. Applicants must be existing IHBC Members.

Decisions will be made by 31 March, unless the application deadline is extended.

How it works

Each bursary applicant may ask for either:

A bursary that includes a Residential Full School delegate place, from Thursday to Saturday, with up to £100 towards travel expenses (receipts required)

and/or

A bursary that includes a Day School delegate place and up to £100 towards travel and accommodation expenses (receipts required).

Bursary applications close March 1, 2027

Helpful Information

To apply simply complete the Bursary Application Form using the 'Apply Here' button above.

Please remember that the IHBC reserves the right NOT TO AWARD bursaries if applications do not clearly demonstrate a suitable need or benefit.

The IHBC National charity does not offer bursaries for delegates attending online; however, some IHBC Branches offer bursaries and/or other support. Please contact your local Branch for information.

The IHBC's charity bursaries are supported by the IHBC’s CREATIVE Conservation Fund.

The closing date for applications is 1 March 2027 at 17:00.

This date may be extended if any bursaries are not allocated.

Applicants must be existing IHBC Members.

Successful bursary recipients may not reapply for an Annual School bursary within the following 3 years.

Decisions will be made by 31 March 2027, unless the application deadline is extended.

If you have any queries, or difficulties completing the form, please email bursaries@ihbc.org.uk.