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The Starr Scholarship

RA Schools prospectus 2009The Starr Scholarship is available to American artists for a residency at the Royal Academy Schools. The tenure lasts for one academic year, and provides the recipient with living expenses and a studio located in the Schools. The Starr Scholar is also given the opportunity to contribute to seminars, lectures and artists’ talks.

The closing date for applications for the Starr Scholarship is Friday 8 May 2009.

Applicants for the Starr Scholarship must submit

  • a curriculum vitae
  • a one-paragraph statement
  • an academic reference
  • sixteen 35mm slides of recent work (submitted mounted in a simple plastic folder) or powerpoint on CD
  • $30 processing fee

Applications should be sent to:

The Starr Scholarship
The Royal Academy Schools
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J OBD

Methods of Payment

  1. Transfer payment directly to the Royal Academy of Arts bank account.
    SWIFT number: RBOS GB 21118
    IBAN number: GB96 RBOS 160038 00248271
    Account number: 00248271
    Sort Code: 16-00-38
    Royal Bank of Scotland
    Drummonds
    49 Charing Cross
    London SW1A 2DX
  2. Send a postal voucher payment to:
    The Schools Administrator
    Royal Academy Schools
    Royal Academy of Arts
    Piccadilly
    London W1J 0BD

Contact details for further information about the Starr Scholarship

Please telephone +44 (0)207 300 5650