The University of Sussex is delighted to honour its much loved former music lecturer and organist Dr John Birch (1929-2012), with these named scholarships to support talented musicians (choral, organ and other instrumentalists) to continue to develop and perform while studying at Sussex.
These are open to all full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether or not they are studying for a Music degree.
Type of award
UG, PGT and PGR
Award amount
Four scholarships of £800 cash award. Each scholarship is for 1 year.
Eligibility
Must be Grade 8 in chosen instrument and undertake an audition.
Recipient must agree to perform in a minimum number of institutional events.
Application procedure
You will need to write a letter expressing your interest in the scholarship and stating your musical attainment level to:
Dr John Birch Scholarship
Development and Alumni Relations Office
Room 200
Sussex House
University of Sussex
Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9RH
Development and Alumni Relations Office
Room 200
Sussex House
University of Sussex
Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9RH
Timetable
23:59 BST 30th September 2016: Close of Applications
October 2016: Applications invited to audition
31st October 2016: Applicants notified of outcome of selection process
31st November 2016 and 30 April 2017: Payment dates
