Nurtureship Programme

 Nurtureship Programme 

Apply now for our new national programme

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Widening Access to the Creative Industries (WACI) at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland are delighted to announce our new national Nurtureship Programme.

The programme has been designed to support a small group of determined S5-6 pupils from across Scotland who plan to apply for a further or higher education course in one of the following performing or production arts disciplines:

The programme will provide Nurtureship students with specific and tailored sessions. They will build on their skills and prepare for applications, interviews and auditions.

Students on the programme will receive:

  • A Masterclass in their chosen artform with a focus on practical skills 
  • A 1:1 Advice and Guidance session with an industry professional
  • A Scholarship to RCS Summer Schools with a travel and subsistence bursary 
  • Online Audition and Interview Preparation Classes 
  • An opportunity to meet like-minded students who share a common goal

This programme is for:

  • S5-6 students who attend a school on our wider schools list
  • Live 2 hours or more from the RCS 
  • Determined and motivated students who are committed to applying and auditioning/interviewing for a performing or production arts further or higher education course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

How to apply

Students can apply via our form and will need to provide the following information: 
  • Name of Current School 
  • Date of Birth
  • Home Postcode
  • A written or filmed statement that details commitment to studying a performing or production arts course 
  • Details of the further/and or higher education courses they’d like to apply for 
Successful applications will display commitment to the Nurtureship Programme and outline why the applicant would benefit from the support outlined above. Spaces on this programme are limited therefore we may invite applicants to interview during the selection process.
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Please note: WACI prioritise those facing barriers in accessing the arts such as those who are:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

 Contact Us 

If you would like to find out more or talk about this opportunity, please contact waci@rcs.ac.uk