Music Scholarships at Swansea University | Apply now

Swansea University Music scholarship scheme is designed to support scholars develop their musical talents. The scholars are linked to partner with St Mary’s Church, Swansea. The music scholarships are funded jointly between the University, St Mary’s Church, and the Swansea St Mary’s Choral Trust (SSMCT).

Overall responsibility for the operation of the Music Scholarship scheme lies with Swansea University’s Director of Music (DoM), while decisions pertaining to the award, renewal and management of the St Mary’s Scholarships are to be made by agreement between the directors of music of Swansea University and St Mary’s Church.

Host institution

Swansea University, Wales, UK.

Eligible programmes for Music Scholarships at Swansea University

Non-research undergraduate programmes offered at Swansea University.

Eligible instruments

Instrumental scholars are allowed to come with the following instruments:

Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Saxophone (all types)
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone (Tenor or Bass)
Euphonium
Tuba
Orchestral Percussion
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Guitar
Drum Kit
Piano

Eligible countries

Citizens of any country can apply for the scholarship.

Number of scholarships

Not specified.

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Scholarship benefits

Selected candidates will be entitled to:

Fifteen hours of individual tuition per year in their instrument or voice
A bursary, intended to support their musical activities
University Instrumental and Choral Scholars: £300 annually
St Mary’s Choral and Organ Scholars: £650 annually (£150 from the University; £500 from SMC)

Scholarship duration

The scholarship is awarded on a yearly basis, and is renewable annually for the length of the scholar’s undergraduate degree, subject to

satisfactory engagement in mandated activities.
The scholar achieving a 2:1 average at each level, unless there are mitigating circumstances.

Eligibility criteria for Music Scholarships at Swansea University

For you to be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

Be a full-time student at Swansea University enrolled on taught degree programme
For instrumental scholarship, either have an active UCAS application to Swansea University, or be a currently enrolled student
Have obtained a Merit or Distinction at Grade 8
Not have been enrolled on a course lasting less than one academic year
Not have been enrolled on a research degree
Have a list of eligible instruments as given above
Not have another music scholarship at the same time with the Swansea University Music Scholarship
Not hold this scholarship concurrently with a sport scholarship
Be able to supply your own instrument(s), unless agreed with the University at the time the scholarship is offered

Application guidelines

To apply,

Read the Scholarship Regulations
Fill the Application Form
Two Referees are need and each must fill the Referee Form and send it to the University via music@swansea.ac.uk

Application deadline

15 October.

Read more about Music Scholarships at Swansea University on the official website.

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