Sir Trenchard Cox Scholarship (Art History Abroad)

The Sir Trenchard Cox Scholarship, run by Art History Abroad, awards one student a place on a 2-week Summer Course (valued at £4,995 in 2025). The prize is intended to encourage students - including those without a scholarly background in art history - to take part in AHA courses.

The award may be applied to other AHA courses within one year; any additional balance for longer courses must be paid by the winner. To apply, write two anonymous 400-word reasoned descriptions: one on an artwork you love and one on an artwork you loathe.

Include one image (or a drawing no larger than A4) per essay and submit both essays as a single anonymous PDF to the email address provided by AHA. Adjudicators will short-list and re-mark essays; the final decision is made by AHA tutors.

The scholarship covers the course fee and on-course accommodation and travel, but winners must cover daily meals and spending (estimated at £45 per day). Flights and travel insurance are not covered. Runner-up prizes are also awarded; if the winner cannot accept the place the benefit may be extended to the runner-up.