Rabih Hage Bursary for Creative Talent and Social Impact

The Rabih Hage Bursary for Creative Talent and Social Impact is open for applications. This year's focus is on Designer-Makers. The Rabih Hage Bursary for Creative Talent and Social Impact invite submissions from creators with a strong foundation in their craft - individuals who create beautiful, meaningful and poetic objects. Following the success of the inaugural edition last year which focussed on craft, they will continue to emphasise the process of making alongside clever design.

From its inception, the Bursary has been dedicated to supporting craft, creativity, ingenuity and a strong aesthetic while also promoting social impact. Category or discipline should not be a limitation. For example, last year's call for submissions was for craft and the shortlist included: textile designers, a bladesmith, a ceramicist/glass artist, weavers, a basketmaker, and a furniture/product designer among others.

Elaheh Ganji, the inaugural recipient of the bursary is a jewellery designer and artist who ultimately produced a collection of artworks presented as an installation.

The Rabih Hage Bursary finds its origins in the creative sensibility of Architect and Interior Designer Rabih Hage, and his longstanding and recognised patronage of emerging creative talent.

The Rabih Hage Bursary was established to promote diversity and inclusion within the creative industries and seek out talented individuals in need of support. Over the course of the year, by providing the recipient of the Bursary with financial assistance, mentorship, and access to a network of collectors, patrons, and industry professionals, this Bursary aims to empower emerging designers and makers to realise their full potential.

'The objectives of the bursary are to invest in, and support its recipients in finding a meaningful and commercially sustainable path to career success and creative business development' - Rabih Hage

The Rabih Hage Bursary includes:

• Financial support of £5000 per recipient
• Brainstorming / workshop sessions with the Rabih Hage Studio
• Networking and mentorship opportunities with specialists by discipline: experts, galleries, fabricators, curators and collectors
• Marketing and promotion of final body of work, through a group show, personal exhibition, or collaboration with an institution
• Promotion on social media channels and the various platforms of relevant partners

Timeline

6th January 2026
- Applications open to Designer-Makers

16th March 2026, 5pm GMT
- The period for submission of Applications will be closed.

April 2026
- Shortlist announced to the public

Early June 2026
- Winner of the second Rabih Hage Bursary will be announced to the public

October 2026
- Final body of work of the bursary recipient to be presented in London.