The Douglas Clasper Award - FESCI
The University is the recipient of a generous donation in memory of Douglas Clasper, the father of Mike Clasper an Honorary Graduate of the University who was born and brought up in Sunderland.
This award programme will provide one new scholarship each year for five years for a Faculty of Education, Society and Creative Industries (FESCI) 2nd or 3rd Year undergraduate student.
The scholarship award will provide one talented scholar with up to £3,000 to undertake a career enhancing project, initiative or opportunity that will enrich their student experience. Please review the criteria of this programme for further details.
Applications to this programme are currently open.
You can apply for this scholarship using your University E-Vision account
Applicants are encouraged to discuss a potential application with an Academic and also contact the Development Office team for advice on how to apply. You will need to supply supporting information as attachments as per the criteria of this programme.
The closing date for this scholarship is Friday 2nd May 2025.
Applications will be assessed by the awarding committee and students will be notified by the end of May 2025.
For further information or for an informal discussion please contact:
Professor Kevin Petrie, Professor of Creative Practise or
Lee Hall, Head of School of Art and Creative Industries.
The Development Office team are available to offer you advice or to answer any questions that you may have about completing your application.
Please contact the team on development.office@sunderland.ac.uk
Douglas Clasper FESCI Award Case Studies
Hear how the Douglas Clasper FESCI Award has helped create life changing experiences for students: