The TICE Bursary
Supporting creative potential across the North East.
Opening doors to creativity, one young person at a time.
At This is Creative Enterprise (TICE), we believe every young person deserves the chance to explore their creativity, no matter their background, circumstances or postcode.
Each year, we award 20 TICE Bursaries to young people aged 14–18 from across the North East of England, giving them the opportunity to take part in a full TICE Creative Project completely free of charge.
These bursaries are designed for those who might not otherwise have the chance to experience what TICE offers. This could be due to financial barriers, lack of awareness, or simply not having creative opportunities nearby.
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Apply for a Bursary
For young people aged 14–18 in the North East who would like to apply for a TICE Bursary place.
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Nominate a Student
For teachers, mentors or parents who would like to recommend a young person for a TICE Bursary.
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Support the Bursary
For individuals, organisations or sponsors who would like to help more young people access creative opportunities.
The TICE Bursary
The TICE Bursary
Why we do this
Creativity changes lives.
The North East is home to so much emerging talent, yet too often, opportunity depends on circumstance.
Through the TICE Bursary, we are helping to level the playing field.
It is our way of ensuring that young people with potential, ideas and ambition have the space and support to grow, regardless of where they start.
What You Need to Know
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Free access to one full TICE Creative Project of your choice (Fashion, Music, Design, Photography, Enterprise and more)
Guidance and feedback from industry mentors working across the creative sector
A digital certificate of completion and the chance to showcase your work on the TICE website and social channels
Mentor support throughout the project, just like any paying participant
It is your opportunity to explore your creative interests, build confidence, and add real experience to your CV or creative portfolio.
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To be eligible for a TICE Bursary, you must:
Be aged 14–18
Live in the North East of England (Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, County Durham or Teesside)
Have an interest in creativity, design, illustration, fashion, photography, music, etc)
Be able to commit time to completing your chosen project
You do not need to have studied art or design before. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from those who have not had access to creative opportunities before.
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We are not looking for perfect grades or portfolios. We are looking for curiosity, commitment and enthusiasm.
When reviewing applications, we will consider:
Your interest and motivation for taking part
Any barriers that might have limited your access to creative experiences
How you think the bursary could help your future goals or studies
The TICE Bursary
The TICE Bursary
How to apply
Applications are open at any time throughout the year, but only 20 young people will be awarded a TICE Bursary each calendar year.
You will need to complete a short online form telling us a bit about yourself and why you would like to be considered.
We will also ask for:
A short personal statement (around 150 words)
Contact details for a teacher, parent or guardian
Consent to take part (for under 18s)
Once your application has been received, our team will review it carefully.
If you are selected, we will contact you directly to confirm your bursary place and arrange your chosen TICE Project.
…Because everyone deserves the chance to create.
If you are a young person who has a spark of creativity and would love the chance to explore it further, this bursary is for you.
Apply to take part in a TICE Project and see where your creativity can take you.
If you know someone who would benefit from this opportunity, please share it with them.
And if you would like to support the TICE Bursary Programme as a partner or sponsor, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can make creativity more accessible across the North East.
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Apply for a Bursary
For young people aged 14–18 in the North East who would like to apply for a TICE Bursary place.
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Nominate a Student
For teachers, mentors or parents who would like to recommend a young person for a TICE Bursary.
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Support the Bursary
For individuals, organisations or sponsors who would like to help more young people access creative opportunities.