Leeds Conservatoire Graduate Fund

Please read the following details before completing the attached application form. To discuss your idea, prior to the point of application, please contact our Employability and Enterprise and Alumni Teams via Alumni@lcm.ac.uk.

Eligibility Criteria and Pre-Screening

The following statements must apply to you or to all members of your group :

I formerly studied at Leeds Conservatoire and completed my studies in the academic year 2021/2022.
I am not currently studying at any other Higher Education Institution, conservatoire or educational provider.

If you're unsure of your eligibility for this particular funding round, please email alumni@lcm.ac.uk.

I confirm that I agree with the statements above and meet the criteria*

I agree that I will be able to provide evidence relating to the criteria above if requested*

Please note that if you receive an offer of funding and are unable to provide evidence when requested, funding offers may be withdrawn.

Eligible Activity

Prototype Development Photo/Video Production PR Campaigns Specialised Business Advice Studio Time Logo/Brand Development Course fees for online short courses Attendance at an online conference or seminar Online Mentoring – you should state who the mentor will be Any other reasonable requests not outlined above will be considered.

Ineligible Activity

Retrospective activity – i.e. for costs that have already been incurred/project activity that has already taken place Purchase of musical equipment or software Activities where the core beneficiaries are not Leeds Conservatoire graduates Audition fees for postgraduate studies at Leeds Conservatoire, or elsewhere Any further, higher or postgraduate qualification Activities which are not directly related to music, the performing arts, or the creative industries

I confirm that I have read the criteria and have not included anything in my application that is ineligible.*

Section 1: Personal Details

First Name*

Surname*

Year of Graduation*

Select or enter value

Pathway/Course of study*

Former Student ID Number (if known)

Address*

Telephone Number*

Personal Email Address*

Social Media Links*

e.g. Website/Facebook/SoundCloud/Twitter/YouTube/Streaming Platform)

Section 2: About the project

For this section, applicants can submit an answer in writing or a video response. To provide a video submission please attach your file at the bottom of Section 2.

Short Project Summary (up to 50 words)*

Delivery Deadline*

Date when you need to have finances raised and allocated by.

What is the total cost of the experience/project?*

Please provide a total here, followed by a breakdown of costs as an attachment for your project (file uploads can be made below).

How much are you applying for?*

If the total costs of your project exceed £500, we expect to see some indication of match funding, in which case please detail a clear plan of how you intend to raise the remaining funds required.

Please detail any specific educational and industry experience you have accumulated over the past 12 months (250 words)**

What are your key achievements within your given pathway, have you had any notable career achievements, have you received any other forms of funding?

Detailed Project Summary (250 words)*

Remember to provide enough detail for us to clearly understand your project. Think about including the following: rates, dates, timescales, who you will be working with and why, where the work will take place and the reasons behind your choices.

Aims of Project (250 words)*

List up to five aims which give an insight into what you are aiming to achieve with the project. These need to be realistic and achievable, and you should be confident that they can be achieved in the time frame available.

Career Impact (250 words)*

This should tell us why you feel this opportunity will make a crucial difference to you at this particular point in your career. Think about what specific career goals you are working towards and how this project will help you achieve this.

File Upload

Please attach any video submissions or supporting documentation here.

Drag and drop files here or

Section 3: Declaration

I hereby confirm that all information provided is accurate to the best of my ability. I understand that giving false information or omitting relevant details could disqualify my application, or, if approved, lead to the withdrawal of grant funding and/or advice.

Please check this box to agree to the above statement.*

Send me a copy of my responses

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