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Award value

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Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

31 August 2026, 30 November 2026

Fees

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

Bournemouth University

Number of awards

Not specified

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

September 2026, January 2027

Other criteria

Music

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Creative Arts and Design

Study level

Undergraduate

Subject area(s)*

Creative Arts and Design

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

For courses starting in September 2026 and January 2027. Scholarships cannot be deferred.

Eligibility

  • Any applicant for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at BU
  • You must be able to demonstrate that you are a talented musician or vocalist, and that you have been involved in ensemble activity.

Scholarships will be awarded for the first year of study and may be continued for subsequent years of study providing you continue to meet the criteria. For the award you’ll need to have reached Grade 8 of the Associated Board, Trinity or LCM, or equivalent, in your main instrument or voice. In addition, you need to show you have an academic grounding in music, and have passed A-level (C or above) in the subject or have obtained Grade 8 theory. In exceptional circumstances, and depending on the availability of funds, we may consider applications from those with ABRSM/Trinity Grade 6 or above. In your application, you need to demonstrate how you wish to develop musically, as well as academically. If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited for an audition and will find out whether you’ve won a scholarship within two weeks.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Music excellence

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Scholarships will be awarded for the first year of study and may be continued for subsequent years of study providing you continue to meet the criteria.

For the award you’ll need to have reached Grade 8 of the Associated Board, Trinity or LCM, or equivalent, in your main instrument or voice. In addition, you need to show you have an academic grounding in music, and have passed A-level (C or above) in the subject or have obtained Grade 8 theory. In exceptional circumstances, and depending on the availability of funds, we may consider applications from those with ABRSM/Trinity Grade 6 or above.

In your application, you need to demonstrate how you wish to develop musically, as well as academically. If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited for an audition and will find out whether you’ve won a scholarship within two weeks.

Your award will not be formally approved until you hold an unconditional firm offer (UF). You’ll be expected to contribute to musical life at the university by performing in concerts and participating in at least one university ensemble.

The application deadline is 31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January. Late applications may be considered if there are funds remaining.

Application requirements

    As part of your application, you will need to source two references. Referees can include your Director of Music, music teacher, instrumental/vocal coach, ensemble conductor etc, or any other person qualified to write about your musical abilities. They need to complete and submit the online reference form.

Application deadline

31 August 2026, 30 November 2026

Contact Institution

Contact the institution for more details on the application process, eligibility, and any other information about the scholarship and courses offered.

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