English-Speaking Union Music Scholarship

Sep 21, 2025

Up to £2,000

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Must be studying, or have recently graduated from a UK Music institution or university course.

ESU Music Scholarships allow exceptional young musicians to develop their talents and further their training at one of several internationally renowned music programs in the UK, Europe, America, and Canada. The young people who have derived benefit from this valuable experience are now making a significant contribution to the musical profession, both as performers and teachers. Notable alumni include Steven Isserlis, Tasmin Little, Nigel Kennedy, Vanessa Latarche, Robert Cohen, and Stephanie Conley. An ESU Music Scholarship covers the cost of tuition, board, and lodging at one of the following supported programs. Travel is included for Yale and Tanglewood. Académie Internationale de Musique Maurice Ravel: St Jean de Luz, France, September (2 weeks) Banff Centre: Alberta, Canada, June - August (2-3 weeks) International Musicians Seminar: Prussia Cove, UK, March - April (3 weeks) Tanglewood Music Center: Lenox, Massachusetts, USA, June - August (8 weeks) Yale Summer School of Music - Norfolk Music Festival: Norfolk, Connecticut, USA, July - August (6 weeks) Georg Solti Accademia di Bel Canto, Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy, June - July (3 weeks)

Varies from programme to programme; ranging from fees to fess and flights, accommodation etc.

United Kingdom

Various