Bursaries

Introduction

The Conservatoire Bursary scheme started in 2017, originally funded by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation and Marshall Wace for those who would find it difficult to afford one-to-one lessons with us. In the intervening years, we have received donations from the Peter Harris Foundation, Sir William Boreman's Foundation, Lark Insurance and an annual quiz evening organised by Jean and Philip Smith. Some of the original students are still on the scheme as we believe it is important to continue supporting musicians for as long as they need.

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Applying for a Bursary

There are currently 86 students on the scheme and we open up new places each Spring for the following September term, depending on donations received. If you are on a low income and are interested in applying for a funded place, please email bursary@conservatoire.org.uk or Contact Us at the Conservatoire.

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Funding

The Conservatoire’s bursary and funded places schemes are funded by internal fundraising, donations from local patrons and small grants from foundations and local authorities.

Hearn Foundation Bursary Scheme

We are especially grateful to the Hearn Foundation for their programme of bursaries over three years. This year, the programme has provided funding 1-to-1 tuition and group activities for 69 low income families.

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Your support could help provide life-changing access to music and arts education for children and adults who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend. If you would like to sponsor one of community projects or support our work in other ways, please contact the Executive Director, Patrick Holden, on patrick.holden@conservatoire.org.uk.

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