The University of Birmingham will be offering 20 Music Scholarships to new undergraduates in September 2014. Each scholarship will offer approximately 20 hours of musical tuition per year for three years and will be administered by the Birmingham Conservatoire (in the case of instrumental tuition) and the UoB Department of Music (in the case of vocal tuition). This musical tuition will have a cash value of £1,000 per year, or £3,000 over the lifetime of the award. In order to continue to receive the Music Scholarship in subsequent years, each Music Scholar must make academic progression at a 2:1 standard in their studies and commit to playing in at least one ensemble organised by the Department of Music or the University Music Society.
Study Subjects and Level:
Scholarships are provided to learn any undergraduate program (other than a program offered by the Department of Music) available at University of Birmingham in UK.
The Scholarships are available for studying undergraduate degree at University of Birmingham in UK.
In order to be considered for a Music Scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- You must be classed as a “home” student (i.e. been normally resident in the UK for three years prior to the start of your course);
- You must have selected Birmingham as your “firm” choice following an offer of a place on a full-time undergraduate program (other than a program offered by the Department of Music) commencing in September 2014;
- You must be performing at a Grade 8 standard in instrumental or vocal studies and supply both documentary and video evidence of your performing standard.
Scholarship Open for: Students of UK can apply for these Music scholarships.
Number of Scholarships:
The University of Birmingham will be offering 20 Music Scholarships to new undergraduates in September 2014.
Scholarship Duration:
These Music scholarships will be awarded for three years. In order to continue to receive the Music Scholarship in subsequent years, each Music Scholar must make academic progression at a 2:1 standard in their studies and commit to playing in at least one ensemble organised by the Department of Music or the University Music Society.
Scholarship Value:
Each scholarship will offer approximately 20 hours of musical tuition per year for three years and will be administered by the Birmingham Conservatoire (in the case of instrumental tuition) and the UoB Department of Music (in the case of vocal tuition). This musical tuition will have a cash value of £1,000 per year, or £3,000 over the lifetime of the award.
Selection Criteria:
Following the deadline all completed applications will be collated with documentary and video evidence and forwarded to a selection panel composed of various members of academic staff from the Department of Music. Selection of successful candidates will be based on academic standard (e.g. your A Level results) and their musical preforming standard and experience as evidenced by their video and documentary evidence and personal statement.
Notification:
Applicants will be informed of the outcome following the release of A Level qualifications in August 2014.
How to Apply?
To apply for this award, you will need to complete and submit an online Music Scholarship application form with all the required supporting evidence. In addition to submitting your application, you will be expected to include:
- A copy of your grade 8 or diploma examination mark sheet (if you have not passed a grade 8 examination, we can accept a letter from your instrumental/vocal teacher or tutor attesting that you are performing at a grade 8 standard or above).
- Video evidence of your performing standard. This should take the form of two contrasting works taken from a recognised examination syllabus at either grade 8 or diploma level. Please note that studies are not accepted. The videos must be submitted via YouTube or via DVD.
- A copy of the sheet music from pieces that you have chosen to perform for you application.
Application Deadline: 5 May 2014.
For further information: Music Scholarships at University of Birmingham
