Carson Awards

The Carson Awards are an exciting opportunity for young people to express themselves creatively under the theme ‘What Integrated Education Means to Me’.

The Carson Awards were started by Frank and Tony Carson in 2008 and are delivered through the Integrated Education Fund (IEF). There are two categories, the Carson Bursaries which fund arts related projects by post-primary pupils, and the Carson Prize, which is open to all pupils at Integrated schools.

“The entries keep growing in quality every year, and are a tribute to the creativity of pupils within Integrated schools across Northern Ireland today.”

CARSON BURSARIES – 2024 APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Open to Year 11, 12, 13 and 14 students at Integrated colleges and, if applicable, collaborative partners.  Bursaries provide resources to carry out and complete a creative project under the theme ‘What Integrated Education Means to Me’.  Bursaries are awarded up to £1,000.

CARSON PRIZE – CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025

Open to all students of Integrated primary and post primary schools and, if applicable, collaborative partners.  Completed creative projects, under the theme ‘What Integrated Education Means to Me’, may be entered for The Carson Prize.  For example, pupils at schools may wish to enter a poem, song or piece of artwork they have already created or which does not require any financial assistance.  These entries will be judged under key stage categories and winners will receive £500 for their school together with a school trophy.  All those who take part will receive a certificate.

Please contact gareth@ief.org.uk for more information.