Students should consult literature produced by the individual funding organisations for complete and up-to-date information & for relevant application forms.

THE ABSTRACT SECURITIES LANDOR COMPETITION
The Abstract Securities Landor Competition is a search for recording talent, whether a singer, instrumentalist or ensemble. The aim is purely to find a perfect marriage of talent and repertoire that will enrich the world of classical recording for many years.

There are no age limits, and no preconceptions about the type of repertoire or artist we wish to record. The Abstract Securities Landor Competition is open to any nationality
Visit website for full details: www.landorrecords.co.uk

THE TOM ACTON MEMORIAL TRUST
The trust supports young musicans from Essex (born, educated or resident) aged 25 or under with financial help for instruments, tuition, and other expenses. Select based on talent, and require an application supported by a teacher’s recommendation. Awards will be made of variable amounts according to need, up to a maximum of £750.
Contact: Hamilton House, Cobblers Green, Felstead, Gt Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3LX
email: applications@tomacton.org. or
apply online: http://tomacton.org/application-form

ANGLO-CZECHOSLOVAK TRUST
Competition for young professional musicians and music students.The competition is intended for music students and young professional musicians with the idea of creating a functioning network between students from UK and Czech and Slovak Republics. Entry fee.
Details: The Administrator, 23 Stonefield Street, London, N1 0HW
Tel: 020 7278 8459 Email: natasa.actrust@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: www.actrust.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

STEPHEN ARLEN MEMORIAL FUND
Annual award of up to £3,000 for the further artistic development of person following career in music. Intended to support an imaginative project proposal NOT for routine extension of academy or university training. Open to UK residents, aged 18-30. Closing date Feb. No entry fee.
Details: The Secretary, London Coliseum, St. Martin’s Lane, London, WC2N 4ES.

ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Details of information available in different regions in England
Website: www.artscouncil.org.uk

ARTS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Skidmore College Jazz Studentship - Jointly funded (with Chomhairle Ealaion) place at the Summer Jazz Institute of Skidmore College, USA. Jazz musicians of any age can apply for participation in the Skidmore Jazz Institute. In particular, the Arts Council welcomes applications from trumpet, trombone and guitar players.
Applicants must:
(a) have made a contribution to artistic activities in Northern Ireland for a minimum period of one year; and
(b) be domiciled in either Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland. Broadly speaking, you are domiciled in the country where you have your permanent home. Domicile is distinct from nationality or residence. You can only have one domicile at any given time. For a fuller definition of Domicile, please consult the Inland Revenue website (www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk).
The Skidmore Jazz Studentship, as a priority, will be offered to the most promising young performer in the view of the selection panel.
Deadline: April/May.
Residency at the Banff Centre, Canada - Open to individuals in all branches of the Arts - provided they are not currently in full-time or part-time education courses. Award of up to £5,000 to cover a 7-10 week residency. Deadline: April.
Details: Performing Arts Department, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, 77 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6AQ.
Tel: 028 90 385200 Fax: 028 90 61715
Email: info@artscouncil-ni.org Website: www.artscouncil-ni.org

ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES
Advanced Study Awards in Music Scheme: a joint project between the Arts Council of Wales and the Coalfields Regeneration Trust Talent Nurture Fund, to support advanced (postgraduate) musical training for promising musicians from Wales. Applicants must have lived in Wales for a period of more than one year continuously and have made a contribution to the cultural life of Wales.
The training should take place in a recognised college or conservatoire, last not less than one academic year and start during the academic year. Awards up to £5,000. Auditions held in Cardiff and London.
Guidelines (Welsh and English) available at http://www.artswales.org in the Autumn ahead of the deadline early in the new year.

LAWRENCE ATWELL'S CHARITY
Lawrence Atwell's Charity can now offer help towards any of the following:
- vocational training - below the level of a first undergraduate degree
- 'first step' qualifications - that help people become qualified to work
- the costs of finding a job - this is a new programme that we are launching, please contact us for further information.
We can accept applications from individuals who are:
- Aged between 16 and 26 inclusive and come from a household where the parent/s' total gross annual income is less than £26,000 and has been for some time
- UK citizens, refugees and asylum seekers.
We are particularly interested in helping those people who:
- Have few or no qualifications
- Have limited or no support from their families
- Have a disability
- Are lone parents
- Have fled persecution in their home countries or
- Are ex offenders or at risk of offending.
To apply we ask individuals to complete a pre-questionnaire form, which is available from our website.
Website:www.skinnershall.co.uk

AUSTRALIAN MUSIC FOUNDATION
The Australian Music Foundation was established in 1980 and exists to offer financial support to outstanding young Australian musicians who wish to pursue post-graduate music courses in leading music education institutions in Europe. Every year the Foundation makes grants to one or more carefully selected students, whom the Australian Music Foundation and its specially selected panel of judges, believe will excel in their artistry and to whom financial support is essential to assist them to undertake courses of study at the leading music colleges in Europe. No entry fee.
Application forms and further information available from: www.amf-uk.com

BANFF CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
Assistance available for UK musicians towards fees.
Contact: Registrar's Office, box 1020, Station 28, 107 tunnell Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, Canada, T1L 1H5.
Tel: (403) 762 6170 Email: arts_info@banffcentre.ca
Website: www.banffcentre.ca

THE ELIZABETH EAGLE-BOTT MEMORIAL FUND
Awards to blind or partially sighted musicians, for musical study, projects and events for the benefit of local, national and international communities.
The Elizabeth Eagle-Bott Memorial Fund grants funds to: blind or partially sighted people, to support their music making, and to third parties, supporting blind or partially sighted musicians in their music making, of up to £10,000 per bid.
To qualify, applicants, or people supported by applicants, must be: registrable as sight impaired or seriously sight impaired (partially sighted or blind); and a UK citizen.
Priority is given to classical musicians, especially organists.
Each applicant may receive up to and including three successful bids (each in a different year). The offer of an award for each year takes effect from June. The funding is valid for 24 months. The award may be used within or outside the UK. Applicants are encouraged to submit enterprising bids suited to their musical aptitude and interests. The Elizabeth Eagle-Bott Memorial Fund is administered by RNIB through a panel of experts in the music profession sitting in May each year. The awarding body may meet more than once a year to consider exceptional applications. The decision of the panel is final. Applications are to be made to RNIB mas@rnib.org.ukby 31 March each year.
There is no application fee. Interview and audition expenses will be met by the fund.
Contact Email: mas@rnib.org.uk or ring the RNIB's Music Advisory Service on 020 7388 1266.
For advice on your application, please contact the Chair of the EEB Panel, via the RNIB's Music Advisory Service.

NADIA & LILI BOULANGER INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
Scholarships awarded to musicians (composers, performers, musicologists) of any nationality, aged 20-34 at deadline (30 June), studying in France.
Apply: The Secretary, 25 avenue des Gobelins, F-75013 Paris, France.
Tel/Fax: +33 (0)1 45 35 09 43 Email: contact@fondation-boulanger.com
Website: www.fondation-boulanger.com

BRITTEN-PEARS YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAMME (BPP)
Oportunities for advanced students and young professional musicians of outstanding ability to participate in vocal and instrumental masterclasses, opera, chamber music, orchestral, early and contemporary music courses with eminent teachers for short periods of intensive coaching. Places awarded following audition.Application fee. Bursaries available. Please contact website for further details.
Details: Email: britten-pears@aldeburgh.co.uk Website: www.aldeburgh.co.uk

BROMSGROVE FESTIVAL YOUNG MUSICIANS’ PLATFORM
Open to young performers (instrumentalists, pianists and singers, not organists) of any nationality, aged 17-25 (singers 28), of Grade 8 Distinction standard. Monetary Prizes. Application fee. Further details from website.
Details: Andrew Harris, Hon. Secretary, 10 Evertons Close, Droitwich, Worcs., WR9 8AE.
Tel.(daytime only): 01527 575441 Email: andrewh@lgharris.co.uk
Website: www.bromsgrovefestival.co.uk

SIR JAMES CAIRD’S TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP
Grants and scholarships available to Scottish postgraduate students, tenable for 1 year but may be renewed for up to 2 further years. Closing date Jan. No entry fee.
Details: The Administrator, Whitehall House, 33 Yeaman Shore, Dundee DD1 4BJ.
(If telephoning, ask for A.F. McDonald).
Tel: 01382 229111 Email: afmcdonald@thorntons-law.co.uk

UNA CLARK YOUNG ARTISTS TRUST
Competition for young musicians 23 and under, living/born in Surrey or within 30 miles of Guildford. Closing date Nov.
Apply: The Hon. Secretary, Flat 3, 18 Waterden Road, Guildford,
Surrey, GU1 2AY. Tel: 01483 539502 (evenings only).

THE COUNTESS OF MUNSTER MUSICAL TRUST
Annual awards towards cost of postgraduate study in UK and abroad. Open to British & British Commonwealth music students - instrumentalists, singers and composers & conductors under age 25 (28 for singers), undertaking perfomance based courses. Also interest-free instrument purchase loans for those on brink of platform career under age 28 (past award holders only). Closing date 14th Feb. No entry fee.
Apply: Mrs. Gillian Ure, Secretary, Wormley Hill, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG.
Tel: 01428 685427 Fax: 01428 685064
Email: admin@munstertrust.org.uk Website: www.munstertrust.org.uk

CRAXTON MEMORIAL TRUST
Biennial awards (up to £800) set up to commemorate the eminent pianist and teacher Harold Craxton, and his daughter Janet Craxton (oboe). Applications are invited from highly talented musicians who are completing their studies or embarking on their professional career and who are in need of financial assistance. There is no restriction on nationality. Age limit - 24 on closing date 31st Jan.
Entry fee.
Details: Jane Craxton, Secretary, 15 Cambridge Road, North Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1BQ. (+ s.a.e.).
Website: www.craxtonmemorialtrust.org.uk
Email: info@craxtonmemorialtrust.org.uk

THE CROSS TRUST
Open to graduates/undergraduates of Scottish birth or parentage. Aims include encouragement of performance participation in music and drama. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding merit; financial hardship also taken into account.
Details: Mrs. Dorothy Shaw, Assistant Secretary, PO Box 17, 25 South Methven Street, Perth, PH1 5ES.
Tel: 01738 620451 Fax: 01738 631155

CROYDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SOLOISTS’ AWARD
Open to professional and amateur solo instrumentalists and singers aged 29 years or under. Applications by June. 1st prize = £250 + performance with orchestra. Entry fee.
Details: Sue Cooper,CSO Soloist Award, 1 Beach Cottages, Millers Lane, Outwood, Surrey RH1 5PU (+ sae) Email: susan.cooper@whsmithnet.co.uk

RYAN DAVIES MEMORIAL FUND
Awards worth £500-£2,500 to assist young Welsh performers aged 18-30. Applications: Closing date: 1 March 2012.
Details: Blod Jones, Secretary, Tel: 0797 790 5523
Email: blod@blodjonespr.co.uk

C.H. DIXON CHARITABLE TRUST
Funding for musicians of all ages in England.
Apply: R.M. Robinson, Messrs Dixon Ward, 16 The Green, Richmond,
Surrey, TW9 1QD.

EASTBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUNG SOLOISTS’ COMPETITION
Concerto competition for aspiring soloists of any nationality resident in UK, aged under 24 on 31st Dec. Prizes: 1st = £500 + opportunity to play concerto with orchestra, 2nd = £250. Entry fee. Applications by early Dec.
Details: Brian Knights, Awards Administrator, 7 Prideaux Road,
Eastbourne, BN21 2NW. Tel: 01323 724763 (+ s.a.e.)
Email: brianjknights@aol.com Website: www.eso.org.uk

ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Music scholarships covering tuition, board and lodging to enable music scholars of outstanding ability to study at summer schools in N. America for periods from 2-9 weeks ( ESU Menuhin Banff Scholarship; ESU Norman-Butler Tanglewood Scholarship; ESU Yale Charlotte Bonham-Carter Scholarship; ESU Scholarship to Aspen Music Festival and School; ESU Scholarship to Steans Institute, Ravinia Festival).
Additional scholarships : ESU Scholarship to the Academie Musique Internationale de Musique Maurice Ravel (must have working knowledge of French); ESU Scholarship to the International Musicians Seminar Prussia Cove; ESU Lugano Scholarship.
Age limit 30 on day of audition, students in final year/graduates from the music colleges/equivalent institutions, and from Britain/Commonwealth.
Details: The Cultural Affairs Officer, Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street,
London, W1J 5ED. Tel: 020 7529 1550 Fax: 020 7495 6108
Email: katie_brock@esu.org Website: www.esu.org

ESSEX YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
John Lill Award - Open to instrumentalists (except organists) and singers who were born, live or attend school in Essex postal area. Age limit 25. Closing date 31st May. 2 prizes for those under 18. Winner receives £500 plus a recital with Ongar Music Club.
Details: Janet Pope, Ongar Music Club, White House, Noons Folly, Newmarket Road, Royston, SG8 7NG. Tel: 01763 248342.

FINZI SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Modest grants available to assist musicians and students of music resident in the UK at the time of application. Finzi Scholarships are not awarded for attendance at courses, for the support of academic degree courses, or for the provision of student grants. Group applications are not considered.

Please visit website for full details: www.geraldfinzi.org

THE RAYMOND FOX BURSARY
In memory of a previous Chairman of the national Federation of Music Societies. Awarded every other year to a young instrumentalist (Open to postgraduates only).
Information: www.makingmusic.org.uk/awards
Contact: Awards Administrator, Making Music
Email: ayca@makingmusic.org.uk

FULBRIGHT COMMISSION
Postgraduate Student Awards - Awards to British citizens or EU citzens normally resident in the UK, wishing to study in USA at postgraduate level, who hold at least 2:i Hons. degree (or equivalent) from a British University. Travel and maintenance awards for full funding to cover all costs for 9 months. Award carries expectation of second year.
Contact: The British Programme Manager, Fulbright House, 62 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2JZ (+ A4 s.a.e. + postage to cover 150g).
Tel: 020 7404 6880 Fax: 020 7404 6834
Email: programmes@fulbright.co.uk   Website: www.fulbright.co.uk

PHILIP & DOROTHY GREEN AWARD FOR YOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS
Open to young professional singers (below age of 32) and instrumentalists (below age of 28). This award from Making Music consists of a series of professional engagements throughout the country, with Making Music member concert promoters, choirs and orchestras. Candidates must be EU or Commonwealth citizens resident in the UK.
Information: www.makingmusic.org.uk/awards
Contact: Awards Administrator, Making Music
Email: ayca@makingmusic.org.uk

HATTORI FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
Aim to encourage and assist exceptionally talented young instrumental soloists who are British Nationals or Foreign Nationals normally resident in the UK or Foreign Nationals who are studying full-time in the UK and whose talent and achievements give promise of an international career. Evidence must be provided of public recital or concerto performances within the preceding 12 months together with projected plans for the following 12 months.
Soloists: between the ages of 21 & 27 can apply for assistance in one of the following ways:
(a) intensive private study in the UK or abroad;
(b) masterclasses;
(c) a living allowance and travel expenses in connection with a post-graduate course (course fees are not funded);
(d) a living allowance in the UK to reduce the need for work unrelated to performance;
(e) financial assistance (sponsorship) in connection with public performances;
(f) travelling expenses in order to enter international competitions.
Closing date: April.
NB: Awards do not cover instrument purchase or post-graduate course fees
Details: The Administrator, 7 Exton Street, London SE1 8UE
Tel: 020 8944 5319 Fax: 020 8946 6970
Email: admin@hattorifoundation.org.uk Website: www.hattorifoundation.org.uk

HAVERHILL SINFONIA SOLOIST COMPETITION
Open to singers and solo instrumentalists of any nationality, no age limit, must have ABRSM Grade 8 distinction (or equivalent). Entry fee.
Full details & printable entry form from website: www.haverhillsinfonia.co.uk
Tel./Fax: 01440 763799 Email: info@haverhillsinfonia.co.uk

HOLST FOUNDATION
Funds available to applicants of any age, primarily for the performance of contemporary music.
Contact: 43 Alderbrook Road, London, SW12 8AD.
Tel: 020 8673 4215 Fax: 020 7228 2358 Email: holst@dpmail.co.uk

LAKE DISTRICT SUMMER MUSIC
Bursaries and scholarships to help students receive specialist instrument and chamber music training at junior, conservatoire and young professional level at this international summer school.
Contact: Andrew Lucas, Administrator, Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PU. Tel: 01539 733411 Fax 01539 724441
Email:info@ldsm.org.uk Website: www.ldsm.org.uk

THE LECHE TRUST
Assistance given to students from overseas during final months’ study in UK and to outstanding postgraduate music students.
Contact: Secretary to the Trustees, 84 Cicada Road, London, SW18 2NZ.
Tel./Fax: 020 8870 6233.

JOHN LILL AWARD - ESSEX YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Open to singers & instrumentalists (not organists) aged 25 or below on 1 July, who have their school or college address, their home or place of birth in Essex area. Entry fee. Closing date for entries May.
Details: Jean Hall, Corbetts House, Norwood End, Fyfield, Essex, CM5 0RW
Tel/Fax: 01277 899337 Email:john.harr03@ntlworld.com

LIVE MUSIC NOW!
Provides performance opportunities in community settings. Age limit 27 (instrumentalists), 30 (singers). Ensembles of up to 5 artists can apply.
Audition fee.
Contact: Auditions Officer  Tel: 02920 813398 or
Email: auditions@livemusicnow.org       Website: www.livemusicnow.org

LONDON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
Open to all nationalities and all ages. Piano, String & Wind sections. Application fee.
Details: London International Music Competition, 78 Warwick Avenue, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8UJ.
Tel: 020 89585206 Fax: 020 83612123
Email: lopico@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.learn-music.com/competitions/index.htm

MBF MUSIC EDUCATION AWARDS
Open to instrumentalists and singers of outstanding promise to help fund final stages of study. Awards up to £5,000. No entry fee but audition charge. Categories as follows:-
MBF Music Education Awards - incorporating administration for the Ian Fleming Charitable Trust, Prof. Charles Leggett Trust and Emily English Scholarship. One application form covers all awards. Open to postgraduate students under age 25 (instrumentalists), 28 (singers). Applicants may be of any nationality but must have lived in the UK for at least 3 consecutive years.
Ian Fleming Musical Theatre Awards- offered to outstanding musical theatre performers (under the age of 28 - on closing date) to help with full-time postgraduate study costs (recognised postgraduate musical theatre courses only). Awards are likely to range from £1,000 to £4,000
Open to students of British/Irish or who have been living in th UK for at least three consecutive years prior to closing date - May.
Myra Hess Trust – Awards of up to £3,000 are made to exceptional pianists and string players for final postgraduate study costs and instrument purchase.Open to plarers of outstanding ability who are under 28 on closing date. Must be undertaking full-time postgraduate study. Closing date: May.
Peter Whittingham Jazz Award - Award of £4,000 open to outstanding young jazz artists Musicians under the age of 26 on closing date may apply for projects either independently or with others. Where an application is made on behalf of a group, the average age of group members must be under 26. Projects submitted should be in the field of cutting-edge jazz and suggested areas include composition, performance and recording. Projects for funding courses of study (including research) or for the purchase of musical instruments/equipment will not be considered. The award was set up by Peter Whittingham's family in his memory in 1989 to promote the composition and performance of quality popular music. Peter Whittingham was an expert in survival medicine but also a gifted pianist who enjoyed the music of Gershwin, Porter, Kern, Sondheim and Bernstein.

Details: The Administrator, 7-11 Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9JS. Tel 020 7239 9100 Fax 020 7713 8942
Email: education@mbf.org.uk Website: www.mbf.org.uk

MUSIC AT BEAULIEU AWARD
Designer to help a musician from the New Forest District further his or her studies or career - No age limit. Worth £3,000 - made possible by contributions from the Music at Beaulieu Trust, ExxonMobil at Fawley Refinery, a local benefactor and the Montagu Arms Hotel. Those interested should make written application, describing their musical qualifications and how th award would be spent. They should also enclose two references from persons acquainted with their musical abilities and provide contact details. Closing Date: March
Contact: Helen Woodgates, Holly Grove, Holly Lane, Pilley, Lymington, Hants SO41 5QY.
Tel: 01590 612461 Email: mabaward@googlemail.com

OPENHEIM-JOHN DOWNES MEMORIAL TRUST
Awards to deserving artists of any kind whether writers, painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers, craftsmen or inventors who are unable to pursue their vocation by reason of their poverty. Awards are restricted to persons who are natural born British subjects, of parents both of whom are British subjects and applicants must be over 30. Closing date: Oct.
Contact: Reference HCF, 50 Broadway, Westminster, London, SW1H 0BL.
Tel: 020 7227 7000 Email: teresacampion@bdb-law.co.uk

PARKHOUSE AWARD
Biennial, open to any nationality whether based in UK or overseas, aged 18-32). Open to ensembles consisting of piano with string: with aggregate ages of 60 (duos - with upper age of 32), 90 (trios - with upper age of 32), 120 (quartets - with upper age of 32). Aimed at launching career of young piano and string ensemble (duos, trios and piano quartets only). Prize = 3 concerts at prestigious London venues.
Apply: Gwenneth Bransby-Zachary, Administrator, GBZ Management, PO Box 11845, London, SE21 8ZS.
Tel: 020 8761 6565 Fax: 020 8670 3195 Email: parkhouse@gbz.demon.co.uk
Website: www.parkhouseaward.com

PARK LANE GROUP
The PLG was founded in 1956 in Park Lane House, 45 Park Lane, London W1
to provide a prominent platform for outstanding young musicians, to organise notable and imaginative musical occasions and to celebrate the lives and work of great musicians. Age limit 29. Entry fee.
Enquiries: Langham House, 308 Regent Street, London, W1R 5AL.
Tel: 020 7255 1025 Email: arts@parklanegroup.co.uk
Website: www.parklanegroup.co.uk

PERFORMING AUSTRALIAN MUSIC COMPETITION
Competition for solo performance of Australian works in piano, strings, woodwind, brass, voice, harp, guitar and marimba. Open to musicians of any nationality under age 30 instrumentalists or 35 singers on date of final. Closing date Jan; auditions Apr., gala concert final at Australia House in May. 1st prize = £5,000 + special award of £3,000 + further prizes and possible engagements. Entry fee.
Contact: Shirley Barr, Administrator, 52 Rosebank Wharf, Holyport Road, London, SW6 6LY.
Tel./Fax: 020 7381 0985 Email: pamc.info@virgin.net
Website: www.amcoz.com.au

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Martin Musical Scholarship Fund – (£30,000 - various awards - offered to all applicants) Assists exceptional musical talent with specialist and advanced study and helps bridge the gap between study and professional status. Awards for tuition fees and/or maintenance while studying in UK or Europe. Preference given to UK citizens under age 25. Much younger students of outstanding ability considered, to meet fees or travel expenses in attending junior conservatoires. Support not given to organists, singers, conductors, composers, academic students, piano accompanists or those on jazz courses. Entry fee. See Website for details.
John E Mortimer Foundation Award – £10,000 - various awards - offered to all applicants.
Orchestral Award - Given to 2 string players each year, £5,000 towards ongoing studies together with a significant amount of work with the Philharmonia Orchestra for 12 months. Candidates are identified through the annual audition process fo the MMSF. Applicants are nominated to audition separately for the Orchestral Award, having shown particular interest and aptitude in an orchestral career.
Sydney Perry Foundation Award - £10,000 - various awards - for postgraduate study.
The Reginald Conway Memorial Award - £500 (single award) for string instrumentalists
Details: Email: Martyn Jones
Website: www.philharmonia.co.uk/thephilharmoniaorchestra/mmsf/

THE PRINCE’S TRUST
Music Network - Opportunities for disadvantaged young people aged 14-25 to develop their music, by giving access to training, recording opportunities and support for live performance. Help also given through residential personal development programme. Professional music tuition and help in moving into work for unemployed 18-25 year-olds. Development awards and start-up loans available.
Contact: Tel: 0800 842 842 Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk

ROYAL OVER-SEAS LEAGUE MUSIC COMPETITION
Commonwealth (including former Commonwealth & UK) citizens eligible, under age 30 for singers, 28 for instrumentalists.
Four solo classes: Strings; Woodwind/Brass; Keyboard; Singers.
Enquiries: ROSL Arts, Royal Over-Seas League, Park Place, St James's Street, London, SW1A 1LR.
Tel: 020 7408 0214 ext.324 Fax: 020 7499 6738 Email: culture@rosl.org.uk
See Website for full details: www.roslarts.co.uk

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
Julius Isserlis Scholarship - Biennial, open to students aged 15-25 of any nationality, permanently resident in UK, in selected performing categories for study abroad. Value £20,000 over 2 years. Entry fee. Closing date May. Application forms for its composition competition are also available from : www.royalphilharmonicssociety.org.uk/compositionterms.htm
Details: The General Administrator, 10 Stratford Place, London, W1C 1BA. (plus large s.a.e.). Tel: 020 7491 8110
Fax: 020 7493 7463 Email: admin@royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk
Website: www.royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk

RUSHWORTHS OF LIVERPOOL LTD
The William Rushworth Memorial Trust - To further musical activities and education for societies and individual instrumentalists within 60 mile radius of Liverpool Town Hall.
H.A. Thew Fund - Small awards to music students in Merseyside.
Details: 42-46 Whitechapel, L1 6EF. Tel: 0151 709 9071 Fax: 0151 709 9073

MARK SCOTT FOUNDATION
Assistance given to composers, instrumentalists and singers. Open to residents of Scotland, aged 16-25. Closing dates 20th May & 20th Nov.
Contact: Niall Scott, Trustee, Pacific House, 70 Wellington Street,
Glasgow, G2 6SB.

SOUTH EAST MUSIC SCHEMES
Awards for Advanced Study – Annual funding available to students/working musicians under age 30, living in south east area (Kent, Surrey, Sussex, exc. Greater London boroughs), to assist with cost of study at conservatoires or individual teaching in UK or abroad. Entry fee.
South East Musicians Platform – Provides series of concerts in South East Arts region for young professional musicians, also the opportunity to bid to commission a new work and a London concert. Not necessary to live within region. Age limit 30. Closing date: December. Entry fee.
Details: SEMS, 2 The Oast House, Crouch's Farm, East Hoathly, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6QX.
Tel: 01825 841302 Email: judithaclark@fsmail.net

TAIT MEMORIAL TRUST
Annual grants to postgraduate students and young Australian professional musicians to provide training and performance opportunities and generally help further careers whilst living in UK. Age limit 31. Closing date 31st Mar; awards granted May.
Contact: Mrs. I. Baring, Chairman, 4/80 Elm Park Gardens, London, SW10 9PD.
Tel: 020 735 10561 Fax: 020 734 90531 Email: islabaring@compuserve.com

TILLETT TRUST
Limited financial assistance for special projects at start of solo performance careers.
Young Artists’ Platform - Public performances offered in Croydon, Bristol and Blackheath, London, as well as at various Festivals around the UK. Funds also available for publicity. Open to young professional musicians: singers aged 23-28, instrumentals aged 20-25 and ensembles (3-6 perfs.), living and studying full-time in UK, holding Performers Diploma. Closing date Nov; auditions Jan./Feb. Entry fee, returnable at audition.
Details: Kate Avey, Courtyard House, Neopardy, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5EP.
Tel: 01363 777844 Fax: 01363 777845

TUNBRIDGE WELLS INTERNATIONAL YOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS’ COMPETITION
Biennial. Open to instrumentalists under age 24. Total prize money = £12150. 1st prize = £3,000 + London recital. Application fee. Entries by Feb.
Details: The Competition Office, PO Box 10, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5ZQ
Tel: 01892 616844 Email: info@twiyca.org Website: www.twiyca.org

JOHN WATES CHARITABLE TRUST
Grants to young musicians, mainly in London and South East area, for single projects.
Correspondent: N.N.J. Smith, Messrs. Oswald Hickson Collier & Co., 1 Pemberton Row, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 3EX. Tel: 020 7583 5333

SIR THOMAS WHITE’S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Music scholarship, tenable in a higher education institution approved by the Trustees. For students with local connections to Coventry, aged 18-25.
Details: General Charities City of Coventry, Old Bablake, Hill Street, Coventry, CV1 4AN. Tel/Fax: 024 7622 2769

WORLD WEB MUSICIANS (www.worldwebmusicians.com)
A new internet-based competition established to promote musical talent worldwide. During the next 3 years 12 competitions will take place over the internet with the aim of finding the best performers in each of 12 instrumental categories. Winners of the competitions will be invited to take part in a concert in Cardiff which will be streamed ont eh website and broadcast by the BBC. The winner of each category will receive £5,000, exposure ont the website for 13 weeks, a chance to appear in the annual winners' CD and DVD, and an all-expenses paid trip to the UK to participate in the winners concert.
Website: www.worldwebmusicians.com

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF MUSICIANS
Allcard Awards – three awards of £6,000 for postgraduate study, to string players, woodwind players, singers and piano accompanists, who must have completed three years of full-time study.
Entry by nomination from conservatoires.
Carnwath Piano Scholarship – biennial award of £4,150 per year for two years, for postgraduate study.
Entrants must have completed three years of full-time study, and be nominated by their conservatoire.
John Clementi Collard Fellowship – may be held for max.3 year period and carries honorarium of £5,000 p.a. Awarded to a professional musician of standing and experience, aged 27-50. Designed to give financial assistance to an individual of outstanding ability who is prevented by financial stringency from exercising and exploiting his/her talent. Candidate must show excellence in one or more of higher branches of musical activity, i.e. composition, research, performance (incl. conducting).
May be nominated or apply directly. Closing date July.
Maisie Lewis Young Artists’ Fund/Concordia Young Artists’ Foundation – offers opportunities for musicians to perform in shared recital at a major London venue.
Age limits: instrumentalists 27 and singers 32. Closing date December.

Contact: The Clerk, The Worshipful Company of Musicians, 6th Floor, 2 London Wall Buildings, London EC2M 5PP. Tel: 020 7486 8980 Fax: 020 7588 3633
Email: clerk@wcom.org.uk Website: www.wcom.org.uk
Please see website for details of all awards.

MISS E.B. WRIGHTSON’S CHARITABLE TRUST
Funding for advancement of music education and recreational charitable objects. No official lower age limit although priority given to those between 8-18, candidates over 25 not normally supported. Scales of assistance vary according to circumstances and requirement (£100-£1,500). Grants either “one-offs” or reviewable annually for specified period. Applications considered quarterly.
Correspondent: Mrs. N. Hickman, Swangles Farm, Cold Christmas Lane, Tundridge, Ware, Herts. SG12 7SP.

YAMAHA MUSIC FOUNDATION OF EUROPE
Rotating disciplines. Awards can be used for any purpose related to advancement of studies. Open to full-time students of any nationality under age 28, studying at recognised higher education institutions in UK.

Please visit website for full details: www.yamaha-music.co.uk

YOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS’ TRUST (YCAT)
Promotes emerging professional performers. Complete management service for 3 years + London and Manchester presentation concerts and Wigmore lunchtime series. Open to all UK residents ( with permission to work in UK permanently), Age limit 28 (instrumentalists) & 30 (singers). Entry fee.

Please visit website for full details: www.ycat.co.uk

THE WORLD FEDERATION OF INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITIONS
http://www.fmcim.org - this is a great site listing lots of competitions throughout the world, and offering you the ability to search by discipline, country and month of year.

USEFUL WEB SITES

www.charitynet.org

www.finaid.org/finaid/focus/itl-stud.html

www.iefa.org/public/search.html

www.macmillan-reference.co.uk

www.mbf.org.uk - Musicians Benevolent Fund - their funding booklet is also now available online

www.prospects.ac.uk - Funding booklet and website - sponsored by Loughborough University

www.rhinegold.co.uk/musiconweb

www.smic.org.uk - Scottish Music Information Service

www.scholarship-search.org.uk - searchable database- also catering for undergraduate students.

www.wfimc.org/index_e.html - excellent site where you can seach for competitions by instrument/month/country etc.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Booklet "Financial Support for Higher Education Students" from LEA or call 0800 7319133

THE DIRECTORY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Publishes leaflets with information on regional funding.
Contact: 24 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2DP Tel: 020 7209 5151 Fax: 020 7209 5049 Email: info@dsc.org.uk Website: www.dsc.org.uk

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Provides leaflets on student grants & funding available from LEA's
Contact: Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT
Tel: 0870 000 2288/0870 0012 345
Email: Dfee.ministers@dfee.gov.uk Website: www.dfee.gov.uk

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS ADVISORY SERVICE (EGAS)
EGAS is an independent advisory agency for people wanting to get funding for further or higher education. Apply with stamped addressed envelope to: EGAS, 501-505 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London, E8 4AU. Telephone advice line: open Monday to Friday from 10-12 & 2-4 Tel: 020 7249 6636 Fax: 020 7349 5443

FUNDERFINDER
Produces computer software to help individuals & organisations find appropriate trusts.
Details: 65 Raglan Road, Leeds, LS2 9DZ.
Tel: 0113 243 3008 Fax: 0113 243 2966 Email: info@funderfinder.org.uk
Website: www.fundfinder.org.uk

CAREER DEVELOPMENT LOAN
Students over 18 can apply for a career development loan
tel: 0800 585505 for information.

STUDENTS AND BENEFITS
Certain students such as lone parents and students with disabilities, may be eligible for social security benefits. Ask at your local Benefits Agency Office. Leaflet GL19 is issued by the Benefits Agency.

UCAS (UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES ADMISSIONS SERVICE FOR THE UK)
Information on funding on Website: www.ucas.ac.uk under 'Advice'/'Financial Advice'
Contact: Rosehill, New barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ Tel: 01242 222444 Email: enq@ucas.ac.uk

USEFUL PUBLICATIONS

'A Guide to University Scholarships and Awards', published by CRAC/Hobson available from Customer Services, Plymbridge Distributors Ltd, Estover Road, Plymouth, PL6 7PZ.

Bevan, O., Davis, J., & Moncrieff, D.,(Eds.), (1999), The Directory of GRANT MAKING TRUSTS, CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) .

Hackwood, S. (Ed.), (1999), The Grants Register - The Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding Worldwide, Macmillan Reference Ltd.

Handbook of Music Awards and Scholarships - available from the Musicians Benevolent Fund, 7-11 Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9Js. Tel 020 7239 9100 Fax 020 7713 8942 Website www.mbf.org.uk.

Music Education Yearbook (ed) Louise Head, Rhinegold Publishing Ltd, £16.50.

Watson, H. & Throp, C., (Eds.), (1998), British and International Music Yearbook, Rhinegold Publishing Ltd.

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