LSMT recognise that an investment into a training of this calibre, is a serious financial commitment. We would recommend that before applying, prospective students ensure they have planned a funding strategy, which may include the acquisition of a private loan and/or sponsorship. The course is a purely vocational training, delivered outside of HE parameters, and students are not eligible for a loan, through the SLC.

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Although we are unable to offer grants for the full course fees, the school is a registered charity (Number 1166152) and offers several grants, as a subsidy against the total fees: 

Tony Selby Performing Arts Award
In honour of the renowned actor Tony Selby, who delivered superb portrayals of demanding roles, throughout his accomplished acting career in theatre, film and television. The Tony Selby Performing Arts Award at LSMT, is granted to talented male performers. We have been authorised by the Selby family to assist a proportion of successful course applicants by offering them grants, against course fees. The offer of a grant between £2000 and £5000 is made at the point of an offer of a place on the course.

George Peabody Performing Arts Grant

The award has been named after the great Victorian Philanthropist, George Peabody.

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LSMT has established this Grant for those who are currently under-represented in the industry. The funding is designated for those of non-Caucasian ethnicity; including those of African or Caribbean heritage, South, East and South East Asian heritage, Middle-Eastern heritage, and those who are bi-racial or multi-racial. The offer of a grant between £2000 and £5000 is made at the point of an offer of a place on the course.
 

LSMT Alumni Award
A grant made in recognition of LSMT graduates who have contributed to the industry through their superb portrayal of leading roles in the West End, Nationally or Internationally.

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The grant is given to female course applicants on the basis of talent and future employability, demonstrated at the audition. The offer of a grant between £2000 and £5000 is made at the point of an offer of a place on the course. 

 

The Fiona Stephenson Award
A grant for a talented female applicant originating from within the county of Tyne and Wear. The intent of this grant is to support individuals with long standing family ties to that area, who would benefit from the opportunity of vocational training, strongly connected to the industry.

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The offer of a grant between £2000 and £5000 is made at the point of an offer of a place on the course. 

 

LSMT Administered Funding
The school regularly distributes funding, on behalf of other charitable organisations. LSMT is entrusted to select the recipients of the awards, based on criteria stipulated by the relevant charity.

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These grants are distributed to individuals who have already accepted their offered place on the course, as a contribution to their overall funding strategy.