Benevolent Society Skills Bursary
Sponsored by The Benevolent Society
For entrants in the Polishing 3D Craft section
The GC&DC is delighted that, after sponsoring an initial bursary award in 2024/25, The Benevolent Society will continue to support skills training and career development in the profession with an annual award.
For the 2025-26 competition, the bursary will be dedicated to the allied trade section of polishers.
This will be for a structured course tailored to increase, inform and strengthen traditional polishers’ techniques, processes and skills.
Expert industry judges in the polishers section will also include a representative of The Benevolent Society, who will select an appropriate entrant piece for this wonderful opportunity.
Polisher entrants only will be eligible to apply for this bursary through the competition online application process.
Applicants to the polishers section wishing to be considered for the Benevolent Society Bursary will need to provide additional information on the following form:
For this bursary, entrants must comply with the following:
21 years of age (or over) on 1st September in the year of entry to the competition
Permanent UK resident
Entrant is currently working in or anticipates working in the allied trades covered by the British Allied Trades Federation when the course is completed
The candidate will complete an application form
11 Jan 2026
Online Entry Form Submission Deadline
13 - 14 Jan 2026
Entry submission @
The Goldsmiths’ Centre
EC1M 5AD
9th Mar 2026
Awards Ceremony @
The Merchant Taylors' Hall,
EC2R 8JB
23 - 27 Mar 2026
Awards Exhibition & Events @
The Birmingham Assay Office
B1 3AX
1 July - 10 Sept 2026
Awards Exhibition & Events @
The Goldsmiths’ Centre
EC1M 5AD
