North West Summer School Bursaries

Applicants for a Bursary must apply for a place at NODA Theatre Summer School and pay their deposit. Should they be unsuccessful in getting a Bursary and therefore cannot attend, their deposit will be refunded. This is the only situation under which deposits may be refunded.
It is a condition of these bursaries that the application is supported by the student’s society.
No more than two bursaries can be awarded to a student during their time as a NODA member.
Applications are be forwarded to our Regional Councillor for consideration.

For more information about summer school bursaries please contact our North West Regional Councillor Andy McNicholas - andy.mcnicholas@noda.org.uk

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