The aim of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is to support excellence in British crafts by offering both scholarships and apprenticeships to individuals and employers.
The scholarships can be used to fund salaries, further study, training, practical experience and/or materials for up to 3 years for craftsmen and women who want to improve their craft and trade skills.
The Scholarship applications process opens twice a year, in January and July respectively. The application period is open for one month only and the assessment stages begin soon after the applications close.