The Countess of Munster Musical Trust was established in 1958 by Lady Munster to help young musicians achieve their full potential towards securing careers as performers and composers. The Countess of Munster, Hilary Wilson, was herself a talented pianist and devoted her life to music.

The Munster Trust is a UK registered charity that gives grants to help towards the costs of post-graduate study. The Trust is committed to identifying and helping outstanding young musicians who have the talent and commitment to achieve their potential. The financial support offered by the Munster Trust sits alongside other sources of funding and can be used to meet educational fees or living expenses.

The Trust also runs a funded Recital Scheme, offering a select number of musicians (who have previously been awarded a Munster Study Award), the opportunity to perform in music clubs across the country, further supporting their development and helping to pave the way from a learning environment to a thriving performing career.
The Trust is committed to responding imaginatively to the cultural challenges and opportunities of today’s young musicians and thereby contributing to the health of the music industry.