BU Music scholarships

For courses starting in January 2024, September 2024 and January 2025. Scholarships cannot be deferred. Any applicant for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at BU. You must be able to demonstrate that you are a talented musician or vocalist, and that you have been involved in ensemble activity.

As part of your application, you will need to source two references. Referees can include your Director of Music, music teacher, instrumental/vocal coach, ensemble conductor etc, or any other person qualified to write about your musical abilities. They need to complete and submit the online reference form.

Scholarships will be awarded for the first year of study and may be continued for subsequent years of study providing you continue to meet the criteria.

For the award you'll need to have reached Grade 8 of the Associated Board, Trinity or LCM, or equivalent, in your main instrument or voice. In addition, you need to show you have an academic grounding in music, and have passed A-level (C or above) in the subject or have obtained Grade 8 theory. In exceptional circumstances, and depending on the availability of funds, we may consider applications from those with ABRSM/Trinity Grade 6 or above.

In your application, you need to demonstrate how you wish to develop musically, as well as academically. If you are shortlisted, you'll be invited for an audition and will find out whether you've won a scholarship within two weeks.

Your award will not be formally approved until you hold an unconditional firm offer (UF). You'll be expected to contribute to musical life at the university by performing in concerts and participating in at least one university ensemble.