Words by the Water - Festival of Words and Ideas is pleased to offer young people the chance to listen to and engage with a host of prominent writers, politicians, broadcasters and commentators through our Bursary Scheme.

If you are passionate about writing and new ideas; excited about art, travel, philosophy, politics and current affairs, or simply seeking inspiration there are lots of reasons to apply.

Here are just a few events to get you started:

- Simon Watt, Channel 4’s presenter of Inside Nature’s Giants, on Natural History as you’ve never seen it before.
- Mark Logue and Peter Conradi reveal the truth behind the Oscar winning ‘The Kings Speech’
- Alistair Darling on the events that rocked global capitalism.
- Gavin Pretor-Pinney takes a look at clouds.
- Stanley Wells talks on Shakespeare, sex and love.
- Bob Marshall-Andrews, Chris Mullin and Rory Stewart on the state of politics and Britain today
- Jessica Fellowes on the world of Downton Abbey
- Mihir Bose and Chris Cooper talk about sport.

PLUS:

- Comedy from Josie Long and Shappi Khorsandi
- Topical themed days including Money Matters, Charles Dickens and Exploration
- Poetry and essay competitions

The bursary scheme allows you to see up to 10 different events at the 2012 festival free of charge.
Tickets are available on a first come first served basis. One ticket per event.
 
If you are aged between 17 and 25 and know that this opportunity is for you, then get in touch.

For more information contact Alice Ling on 01803 867373.

You can download an application form below.

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