Hip Hop Bursary 2026
Scottish Hip Hop Bursary 2026​
Sunny Govan, in partnership with up2stndrd and 644 Studios, is proud to announce the return of the Scottish Hip Hop Bursary for 2026.
Grants of up to £1,500 are available to support Hip Hop artists, creatives and culture-builders across Scotland.
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This bursary is for rappers, producers, DJs, dancers, writers, beatboxers, filmmakers, photographers, designers, organisers and anyone putting real work into Scotland’s Hip Hop culture.
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Applications are now open and will close on Monday 15 June 2026.
The fund supports small-scale creative projects, new ideas, artist development and the people helping build Hip Hop in Scotland from the ground up.
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The bursary is open to all elements of Hip Hop culture, including but not limited to:
Rap / MCing, DJing, music production, breaking and street dance, graffiti and street art, beatboxing, spoken word, film, photography, theatre, literature, fashion and digital media.
We are particularly keen to support artists and creatives who are under-represented, who have had limited access to public funding, or who are helping to grow Hip Hop culture in Scotland.
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We’ll also be holding open support sessions for anyone who wants to find out more or get help with the application process, including one at Breakin’ Convention on Saturday 23 May 2026 and another at Sunny Govan during the week commencing 25 May 2026.
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What the bursary can support
The bursary can support small-scale creative projects, professional development and new ideas connected to Hip Hop. This could include:
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recording or releasing new music
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buying equipment that helps you develop your practice
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creating a film, visual project, performance or event
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developing dance, graffiti, spoken word or multidisciplinary work
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collaborating with other artists
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attending training, mentoring, conferences or development opportunities
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testing a new idea that could lead to future work
Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to access a one-hour mentoring session with one of the partner organisations.
Who can apply
You can apply if you are an individual artist, creative practitioner or collective working in Hip Hop in Scotland.
Previous Scottish Hip Hop Bursary recipients can apply again, but you must not apply for the same project. You should clearly explain how the new bursary would support your next stage of development.
Key dates
Applications open: Monday 11 May 2026
Applications close: Monday 15 June 2026
Assessment period: Mid to late June 2026
Outcomes announced: Early July 2026
Applicant support sessions
We will be running applicant support sessions for anyone who wants help understanding the fund or shaping their application.
Breakin’ Convention, Tramway: Saturday 23 May 2026
Sunny Govan Community Radio: the following week — details to be confirmed
How to apply
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Please read the guidelines (links to download below) before completing your application.
Application form: click here to download
Guidelines: click here to download
For support with your application, contact:
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This fund is supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland
