University of Kent Music Performance Scholarship 2025

The University recognises the role that music and culture plays in the development of the individual and the benefits cultural activities bring to the wider University community. The scholarship is intended to encourage excellence and development in extra-curricular music performance, and includes instrumental/vocal tuition with experienced teachers. 

Around fifteen scholarships are awarded to new applicants each year. Students returning to the University in their second or third year are able to apply for a University Music Performance Award, which entitles them to a year's worth of instrumental / singing tuition in support of their involvement in music-making.

The scholarship rewards a recipient’s involvement in the extra-curricular musical life of the University; scholars are usually expected to contribute to a minimum of two relevant ensembles (where appropriate) as part of their commitment to the scholarship scheme. Scholarships will normally be allocated only to those students whose musical interests and talents can be supported within the University community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 26, 2025
• Value£1,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate , Masters
• SponsorUniversity of Kent
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of Kent

Benefits

The Music Performance Scholarships, worth £1,000, are awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent, together with £500 worth of instrumental/singing tuition with experienced teachers.

Requirements

Music Scholarships/Awards are intended to recognise and encourage  excellence. Applicants would usually be expected to demonstrate some or all of the following criteria when submitting their written application:

• an advanced ABRSM grade (or equivalent, including RockSchool, Trinity or other international musical qualifications)
• a significant musical profile whilst in school / college / university or the local community
• appropriate performing experience at county or national level / conservatoire, e.g. youth choir, county orchestra, wind band, jazz or big band
• experience in giving public performances, e.g. gigs or solo recitals, major role in musical theatre productions

Interview Dates and Process

• Interview - held during office hours in Welcome Week. This will be an opportunity to discuss your musical background and performing experience, and to indicate how you see yourself making a contribution to extra-curricular music, i.e. which ensemble(s) you are interested in joining. You will also be given a short piece of music to prepare for the audition (unless you are auditioning for the Symphony Orchestra, in which case this will be given out at the first orchestral rehearsal).
• Audition - you will be expected to perform around 7 minutes' worth of music demonstrating your level of ability (usually one or two pieces); you will also perform the piece you are given to prepare at your interview, and there will be a short piece of sight-reading.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply for the Music Performance Scholarship (new registrants only) you should download the Application Form.

To apply for the Music Performance Award (returning students only) you should download the Application Form.

Once completed, e-mail your application to the Music Administrator (as a typed Word document or PDF only - other formats will not be accepted).

The number of years of instrumental and/or vocal study and experience, as well as an applicant's potential, will be taken in to account.

For detailed information and application forms, please visit the Music at Kent web page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/music/scholarships.html

For more details, visit the University of Kent Scholarship page