University of the Arts Gaudio Family Foundation Scholarship 2025

The Gaudio Family Foundation Scholarship is a prestigious award offered by the University of the Arts London (UAL) to support talented and financially disadvantaged international students. Valued at £39,319, this scholarship is available to one international student accepted into the full-time MA Fashion Futures course at the London College of Fashion, starting in September 2025. Established in 2019 by The Gaudio Family Foundation, the scholarship aims to promote creativity and inclusivity by providing financial assistance based on academic merit and financial need. It particularly encourages applications from students of black and minority ethnic backgrounds who face financial hardship.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 29, 2025
• Value£39,319
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of the Arts london
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of the Arts london
• Course to studyFashion
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

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Benefits

The £39,319 Gaudio Family Foundation Scholarship provides substantial financial support toward tuition, course costs, and living expenses for one international MA Fashion Futures student at UAL.

Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be classified as an international student for fee purposes

• Be accepted onto the full-time MA Fashion Futures course at the London College of Fashion, UAL, starting in September 2025

Interview Dates and Process

Results will be announced at the end of August 2025.

Application Documents

• Online Application Form

  • Completed via the Funding tab on the UAL Student Portal.

• Electronic Portfolio (One PDF, max 20MB)

  • Title page with your full name and course title

  • Introduction (max 500 words) explaining your work, inspiration, and methodology

  • For image-based work:

    • Up to 15 pages of images

    • Each image numbered, dated, and labelled (include title, size, materials used)

  • For theory-based work:

    • Submit an essay or written project you consider your best

  • Mixed portfolios combining images and writing are also allowed

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé

• Evidence of Household Income
  (Translated copies required if not in English)
  Examples include:

  • Student’s bank statements (last 3 months)

  • Parent’s or partner’s payslips (last 3 months)

  • Annual tax returns or statements

  • Proof of other scholarships or financial support

  • Investment/bond/savings documentation (for student or parent/partner)

• Evidence of Medical Condition (if applicable)

  • Recent doctor’s or hospital letters (signed and dated within the last 3 months)

• Evidence of Financial Hardship (if applicable)

  • Overdraft statements

  • Overdue rent/bills

  • Debt collection or bailiff letters

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply for the Gaudio Family Foundation Scholarship, follow the steps below carefully:

1. Complete the Online Application Form

   • Log in to the UAL Student Portal.

   • Navigate to the Funding tab.

   • Fill out and submit the Gaudio Family Foundation Scholarship online application form.

2. Upload the Required Supporting Documents
   Along with the application form, you must upload the following documents via the Student Portal:

   A. Electronic Portfolio (as one PDF file, max 20MB)

   Your portfolio should reflect your best work and must include:

   B. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé

   C. Evidence of Household Income

   Provide documents such as:

   If you're a dependent, include your parent/guardian's income; if you're independent, include your partner’s income.
   Documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

   D. Medical Evidence (if applicable)

   E. Evidence of Financial Hardship (if applicable)

   • A title page with your full name and course title

   • An introduction (maximum 500 words) explaining your work, creative process, and inspiration

   • For image-based courses:

     • Up to 15 pages of images

     • Each image numbered, dated, and clearly labelled (include title, size, materials if applicable)

   • For theory-based courses:

     • Submit an essay or written project you consider your best work

   • You may combine both image-based and theory-based content if necessary

   • Student’s bank statements (last 3 months)

   • Parent’s or partner’s pay slips (last 3 months)

   • Annual tax statements

   • External scholarship notifications (if applicable)

   • Details of savings, investments, or bonds

   • Doctor’s or hospital letters dated within the last 3 months

   • Translated if not in English

   • Overdrafts, overdue rent letters, debt collection notices, etc.

   • Clearly show unexpected financial difficulty (not regular bills)

   • Translated if not in English

3. Trouble Uploading Files?
   If you face technical issues with uploading to the Student Portal, submit your documents via the online enquiry form.

More information is provided in the guidance notes:

• The Gaudio Family Foundation Scholarship Guidance Notes 2025/26 (Word 646KB)

For more details, visit University of the Arts Scholarship webpage