Ash Music Scholarships at Imperial College London

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

United Kingdom · London

Target level

Bachelor’s

Fields of study

All fields

Work experience

A letter from the applicant detailing relevant musical experience is required.

Other conditions

• Available to new entrants only. Students already studying the course are not eligible. Applications on one instrument only.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Please note: This scholarship is available to new entrants only. Students already studying the course are not eligible. Applications (on one instrument only)
• Holders of awards will be expected to take part in the College's musical life, typically through Imperial College Symphony Orchestra or one of Imperial's choirs.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Holders of awards will be expected to take part in the College's musical life, typically through Imperial College Symphony Orchestra or one of Imperial's choirs.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

At your expense

Tuition

Length of the funding

36 months

Number of places

5 places

What is left for you to pay

• Academic tuition fees for the undergraduate degree at Imperial College London (the scholarship only covers instrumental tuition at the Royal College of Music)

Dates

Applications close

28 February 2027

Results announced

Within two or three days of the auditions

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Send your application file (contact details, target department, copy of Grade 8 mark sheet, musical experience letter, teacher reference). Hard copy for UK applicants, by email for overseas applicants.

   With whom

   Oliver Gooch, Director of the Blyth Music and Arts Centre

   By when

   28 February 2027 — 28 February 2027

   Documents to provide

   • Copy of ABRSM Grade 8 distinction mark sheet (or equivalent)
   • Reference from the instrumental/vocal teacher
   • Letter from the applicant detailing relevant musical experience

2. 2
   Step 2: Attend the audition (two contrasting pieces on one instrument, max 10 minutes, plus sight-reading test) during Easter vacation. Shortlisted overseas applicants submit a video file (max 4GB) by email by the day of the live audition.

   With whom

   Blyth Music and Arts Centre / Royal College of Music

   By when

   During the Easter vacation / by the day of the live audition

   Documents to provide

   • Recent video file of two contrasting works (for overseas applicants)

Where to apply