Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The University of Sussex is delighted to honour its much-loved former music lecturer and organist, Dr John Birch (1929-2012), with the Dr John Birch Music Scholarship (Organ).
The aim of this scholarship is to support one selected organ player to continue to develop and perform while studying at Sussex.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
Birch scholars receive £800 and access to the Media, Film and Music practice rooms. The funding enables students to buy music lessons, or purchase music, or repair their instrument, or develop their composition or performance skills.
In return, they contribute to the musical life of the University of Sussex, performing at recitals, concerts or alumni events.
Eligibility
- It is open to all full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who have achieved a Grade 8, whether or not they are studying for a Music degree.
- Must be an applicant or current student at the University of Sussex.