This year, we received an unprecedented number of applications for the New Museum School Advanced Programme, shattering all previous records. This incredible milestone is a powerful validation of our mission to open up who makes and enjoys arts and heritage. We would like to thank every applicant who applied.
This record, made on the first year of the New Museum School Advance Programme’s second phase is more than a statistic; it’s a signal. It tells us that the demand for inclusive transformational change and equitable pathways to progression in museums and galleries have never been stronger. It confirms that a new generation of talented individuals is ready to bring their unique perspectives to the forefront of culture, ensuring our institutions become more vibrant, relevant, and representative of the world we live in.
10 amazing applicants were successful in gaining fully funded part time MA and PgDip scholarships at the University of Leicester’s prestigious school of Museum Studies
The journey on the New Museum School Advanced Programme’s 2nd phase is just beginning. Stay connected with us as and follow the programme’s progress. The next round of applications is due to begin in summer 2026
Photo credit: Dr Errol Francis. Photo taken at V&A East Storehouse.