Valerie Guy Bursary

In 2024 the Jersey Eisteddfod launched the Jersey Eisteddfod Valerie Guy Bursary, a funding initiative that provides financial assistance to support artistic and creative talent in Jersey.

Whether your passion is for dance, music, drama, languages, visual arts, or any other discipline celebrated by the Jersey Eisteddfod, this Bursary is here to help you take the next step on your journey.

The Jersey Eisteddfod will publicly announce when the Bursary is open for applications.

The 2025/2026 Valerie Guy Bursary Awards Evening

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    • Individual Award Amounts: Between £100 and £1,000

    • Eligible Expenses: The Bursary can cover a variety of expenses including tuition, travel, course fees, books, equipment, and more – anything that will help you develop your skills in your chosen discipline.

    • Recipients can apply for financial assistance towards a course in Jersey or abroad, provided that it falls under one of the Festival of the Creative Arts or Festival of the Performing Arts categories.

    • *Please note amounts are subject to change and will be announced when the Bursary is open to applications.

  • Personal development in the arts, including costs such as travel, tuition, books, equipment.

  • The Bursary is open to anyone who has competed in one of the preceding Jersey Eisteddfod festivals in the year of application.
    There are no age restrictions, and applicants must be residents of Jersey at the time of applying.

  • The deadline will be announced when the Bursary is opened for applications and is usually in the April following the Festival of the Creative Arts or Festival of the Performing Arts in the previous 12 months.
    Late applications will not be accepted.

  • The Bursary is open to competitors involved in any of the following sections of the Jersey Eisteddfod:

    • Festival of the Creative Arts:

      • Adult & Youth Arts & Crafts

      • Handwriting & Calligraphy

      • Needlework & Textile Arts

      • Floral Art

      • Photography

      • Primary Schools Arts & Crafts

      • Secondary Art

    • Festival of the Performing Arts:

      • Dance

      • English Speech & Drama

      • Music

      • French

      • Jèrriais

      • Modern Languages

  • As part of receiving the Bursary, successful applicants will have the opportunity to become Jersey Eisteddfod Ambassadors. In this role, recipients will share their progress and achievements with the community, serving as an inspiration to others in Jersey’s artistic world.

Festival Sections:

Creative Arts:
Arts & Crafts (Adult & Youth, Primary, Secondary), Handwriting & Calligraphy, Needlework & Textile Art, Floral Art and Photography.

Performing Arts:
Music, Dance, English Speech & Drama, French, Jèrriais and Modern Languages.

Important Conditions:

  • Applicants should indicate how they wish to use the Bursary.

  • Funding must be used within the following year.

  • Successful applicants will be invited to serve as Jersey Eisteddfod Ambassadors and report on their activities.

  • Changes to the use of the Bursary must be reported to the General Administrator, Jersey Eisteddfod.

  • We reserve the right to seek a report from the course tutor should the applicant apply for a course over a number of terms.

Apply When Open

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to receive financial support for your creative development. If you’ve competed in the Jersey Eisteddfod and are looking to further your artistic or performing arts journey, we encourage you to apply for the Jersey Eisteddfod Valerie Guy Bursary.

Send applications to:

Mrs. Karen Dufty
General Administrator
The Jersey Eisteddfod
Les Blanches Pierres,
La Route de Vinchelez,
St Ouen, Jersey, JE3 2DB

Tel: 01534 854529
Email: admin@jerseyeisteddfod.org.je

Download Application Form