International Scholarship at the Royal Schools of Music in the UK
Each year, the Associated Board awards International Scholarships to enable outstanding musicians to study on courses at one of the four Royal Schools of Music in the UK:
There are normally four undergraduate awards each year, tenable at each of the Royal Schools for a four-year undergraduate performance course, and four postgraduate awards covering one or two-year postgraduate performance, composition or conducting courses at the Royal Schools.
What do the scholarships provide?
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Tuition fees for the designated course
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A grant of £3000 per year towards living expenses, normally paid by termly instalments.
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A flight ticket home upon satisfactory completion of the course.
Am I eligible?
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You must be a national of a country that is not a member of the European Union.
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You will not be eligible to apply if you have been living or studying in the UK for a period of more than one year immediately preceding 31 January in the year of entry to the course or if you have home fee status.
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For undergraduate study you should normally be at least 17 years of age by 31 January in the year of entry to the course. Postgraduates should normally be at least 21 years of age by 31 January in the year of entry.
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You will be expected to demonstrate outstanding musical promise and proficiency in your principal study or chosen field.
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