Dr John Birch Music Scholarship (Organ) at University of Sussex 2024

The University of Sussex is thrilled to award this fellowship to Dr. John Birch (1929-2012), a beloved former music educator and organist at the university. The purpose of this fellowship is to help one selected organ musician continue to develop and perform while studying at Sussex. This fellowship is available to all current undergraduate and postgraduate students at Sussex, regardless of whether they are studying music.

Eligibility for Dr John Birch Music Scholarship (Organ):

• The applicant must be intending to enroll or a current student at the University.
• The applicant must commence their classes in the academic year 2024. 
• The applicant must demonstrate a high level of expertise in their preferred instrument.
• The applicant may hold a Grade 8 qualification (not mandatory).

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must complete and submit the online application to be considered for the scholarship.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded a sum of GBP 800.