Announcing the University of Salford Graduate Scholarship Cohort 2025/26

Posted on 28 August 2025

We are proud to announce that five Graduate Scholarships have been awarded to students from the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology.

This year, the recipients are:

  • Henry Collier
  • Charlie Currid
  • Andrea Lowe
  • Portia Wilkins
  • Anni Kay Wilkinson

Congratulations!

The Graduate Scholarship Programme is run by the University of Salford Art Collection in partnership with Castlefield Gallery. This year’s programme is co-ordinated by artist and writer Elliott Flanagan, who graduated from BA Visual Arts at the University of Salford in 2017 and took part in the scholarship scheme in 2017-2018.

Each recipient will receive will receive a tailored support package that can include:

  • £1000 bursary for e.g. materials
  • Studio space at Castlefield Gallery New Art Spaces or with our partners at Hot Bed Press, Paradise Works and Islington Mill
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • A 12 months Castlefield Gallery Associates membership
  • Research trips and networking

And much more!

Images

Banner:

  • Anni Kay Wilkinson, Fire Pit, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist.

From left to right, top to bottom:

  • Andrea Lowe, Mother, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist.
  • Henry Collier, Progress Pics, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist.
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