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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£600 per year
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Their undergraduate scholarships for September entry are designed to reward excellence in all its forms, giving you additional support while you're studying with them. They offer a wide range of scholarships to their International undergraduate students and partner with certain institutions around the world to make higher education in the UK more accessible.
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.
Benefits
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.
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.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 Aug 2026
Application deadline: 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.
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.