Dr John Birch Music Scholarship (2016)

The University of Sussex is delighted to honour its much loved former music lecturer and organist Dr John Birch (1929-2012), with these named scholarships to support talented musicians (choral, organ and other instrumentalists) to continue to develop and perform while studying at Sussex. These are open to all full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether or not they are studying for a Music degree.

What you get

Four scholarships of £800 cash award. Each scholarship is for 1 year.

Type of award

UG, PGT and PGR

Eligibility

Must be Grade 8 in chosen instrument and undertake an audition.

Recipient must agree to perform in a minimum number of institutional events.

Deadline

30 September 2016 23:59

How to apply

You will need to write a letter expressing your interest in the scholarship and stating your musical attainment level to:

Dr John Birch Scholarship
Development and Alumni Relations Office
Room 200
Sussex House
University of Sussex
Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9RH

Sponsors

More information can be found on the School of Music's website.

Contact us

Please email: M.Connolly@sussex.ac.uk for more information.

Timetable

23:59 BST 30th September 2016: Close of Applications

October 2016: Applications invited to audition

31st October 2016: Applicants notified of outcome of selection process

31st November 2016 and 30 April 2017: Payment dates

Availability

At level(s):
UG, PG (taught), PG (research)

Application deadline:
30 September 2016 23:59 (GMT)
the deadline has now expired

Countries

The award is available to people from these specific countries: