The 2010 Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship is currently open for applications. The AUD $18,000 scholarship will be given to a NSW designer at the beginning of their career to undertake a program of professional development overseas.

The scholarship is offered by the New South Wales government through Arts NSW. The recipient will be assisted to develop a program of professional development in the United Kingdom and other countries if desired.

This program may include but is not limited to:
– Study or training, including short-term courses or workshops
– Professional research
– Undertaking residencies, and/o rmentorships or internships with approved designers, manufacturers, companies and/or organisations

The British Council will assist the recipient with their program of professional development in the UK by providing support and advice, and facilitating introductions to up to eight leading practitioners relevant to the winner's field.

The Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship is presented by the Powerhouse Museum and Arts NSW in partnership with the British Council.

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, applicants must be within the first five years of professional practice as a designer. Professional practice, for the purpose of this scholarship, is generally understood to commence with either a) the completion of a design-related undergraduate degree or relevant course of study or b) the start of professional industry experience.

The scholarship is open to designers working in the broad areas of product and communication design (including for the home, industry and the body). The scholarship is not intended for designers working in the built environment (including architecture and landscape architecture).

All applicants must be either Australian citizens or persons holding permanent residence visas; and a resident of New South Wales.

The Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship winner will be announced during Sydney Design 2010.

Applications are due 19 May 2010.

For more information and to apply visit here.

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