The scholarship, commencing in the 2027–28 academic year, is open to students from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and their diasporas. It will cover international course fees, provide a living stipend, and include a relocation allowance.
The Upė Foundation, a London-based organisation, aims to foster dialogue and exchange between the Baltic region and international contemporary art communities. This initiative seeks to support emerging art historians and arts professionals from the region, integrating Baltic perspectives into global art historical discourse.
Scholars will become part of the Courtauld Institute's academic community, benefiting from its teaching, research, and collections, and studying alongside leading art historians.
“"We are very grateful to the Upė Foundation for making this scholarship possible, and look forward to welcoming students from the region to study at the Courtauld."
“"We are delighted to partner with the Courtauld, one of the world’s leading institutions for the study of art. This scholarship marks an important first step in our long-term ambition to make Baltic art discourse an active participant in international art historical and contemporary conversations."
Further details on eligibility and the scholarship's value are available on the Upė Foundation website and the Courtauld Institute’s postgraduate funding page. Applications for the Courtauld’s postgraduate programmes are currently open.
