BADC Bursaries
WILLIAM HOBBS BURSARY
The BADC is pleased to announce the return of the William Hobbs Bursary.
This Bursary is to aid an active member of the BADC to further their training in Stage Combat (not a Stage Combat Certification Course) and related disciplines.
The aim of the bursary is to further the education and training of the applicant and to promote the BADC. Applicants maybe asked to deliver a workshop, essay or presentation to the committee/membership on their return.
Applicants Must Demonstrate:
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Interest in furthering their development through further education in Stage Combat or related fields
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Passion for the Art of Stage Combat
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Demonstration of character and code of conduct that upholds the good name of the BADC
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Must be an active member of the BADC and in good standing
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Applicants cannot be a relative, spouse, or child of a member BADC Committee
Application process
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Completed typed application addressing the Selection Criteria with an essay on why you wish receive the scholarship.
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A letter of recommendation. From an instructor you have worked with recently in the field/s of Stage Combat, Fight Direction, Film, Theatre, Historical MA & or Stunt work.
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Send the completed application and letters of recommendation to BADC Treasurer (treasurer@badc.org.uk) and receipt will be confirmed within 72 hours.
Applications for ROUND 1: Opens 1st February and the deadline to submit your application is 1st April. The winner will be announced on 1st May.
Applications for ROUND 2: Opens 1st August and the deadline to submit your application is 1st October. The winner will be announced on 1st November.
Please note this bursary is offered every year on the above dates.
Submissions must be emailed to treasurer@badc.org.uk.
Equality Fund
As part of the BADC’s plan to promote and encourage Diversity and Inclusivity within our society, we have created a fund for students, current and future, from underrepresented groups. This fund has been set up to encourage those whose personal circumstances may put them at a disadvantage when accessing training. We are doing this to ensure the BADC is more reflective of modern society. Underrepresented groups can include but are not limited to: ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, D/deaf and Disabled People and those with Learning Disabilities.
This fund is to assist a new or active member who wishes to gain qualifications with the BADC. This can be for a Standard certification course, or Further Weapons training towards Intermediate and Advanced accreditation.
Award Amount
Up to £150 credit towards your chosen BADC Certification Course. The successful applicant will also receive one year free Swashbuckler membership (this will be in addition to the free first year offered to a student who has consolidated at Standard level). Bursary amounts will be considered on a case by case basis and within the budgetary capabilities of BADC within that term. Amounts are intended to be a contribution to costs and not necessarily to cover the entire activity.
Application Requirements
● Interest in starting or furthering their development through further education in Stage Combat to certification level.
● Passion for the Art of Stage Combat.
● Demonstration of good character and code of conduct which upholds the good name of the BADC.
Application Process
● Completed typed application addressing the selection criteria with a statement of intent outlining why you wish to receive the fund, the course you wish to attend, what
you hope to achieve and how you intend to continue in your field.
● Applicants are to provide a professional reference in support of their application.
● Please include your course provider's contact details.
Successful applicants will be asked to keep the BADC updated in their journey and write a summary about their experiences that will be shared with the membership. Please send the completed application and letters of recommendation to BADC Committee Secretary secretary@badc.org.uk and receipt will be confirmed within 72 hours. If you do not hear back in that time period make sure to follow up.
Successful applicants will be informed via email and the amount will be given directly to your course provider upon confirmation of your booking. If you can no longer attend the course, the money will be returned to the BADC.