The Rahana Aϊda Memorial Scholarship
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Black Creatives
‘‘Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better’’
- Martin Luther King Jr
Why give?
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Make A Difference
Your donation helps create real, measurable change in the lives of those we serve.
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Support A Cause You Love
Many talented young creatives lack access to resources and opportunities
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Be Part of A Solution
It helps open doors into creative careers that may otherwise feel out of reach
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Helps fund tools, training and support for their journey
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Inspire Others
Your generosity can motivate friends, family, and colleagues to do the same.
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It continues Rahana’s legacy by empowering the next generation of creatives.
Make a Donation
When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful. Your support fuels progress and brings hope where it's needed most.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Young people aged 16- 21 based in London who are serious about pursuing illustration, graphic design, or a creative career and can demonstrate ongoing commitment through their work, portfolio or creative projects.
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The scholarship provides financial support that can be used for art supplies, software, education costs or creative development.
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Applicants will need to submit a small portfolio of their work along with a short personal statement about their goals and creative interests
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The scholarship is funded through donations, community fundraising and contributions from individuals and organisations who want to support young creatives
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All donations go directly towards funding the scholarship, including the cash award, creative resources for the winner and any small costs related to running the application and selection process. Any future administrative costs will be kept minimal and clearly communicated