Durham Inspired Music Schon and Overli Scholarships at Durham University 2023-24

To help reinforce our commitment to providing the best possible access to this environment, Durham University is delighted to offer three Durham Inspired Music - Overli Scholarships to support low-income home students who can demonstrate exceptional potential in the field of music.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants may come from any nationality.
• Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 based on an assessment carried out by Student Finance England.
• Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate an exceptional level of potential and excellence in Music performance i.e., A high level of performance at Grade 8- level on any instrument (including voice).

Required Documents:

• A Personal Statement explaining why you should be awarded a Scholarship for Music, including examples of your current experience, an explanation of what difference the Scholarship would make to you, and how you plan to pursue music performance at Durham.
• YouTube clips of your performance of two different pieces of music must be approximately three minutes long.
• An independent reference of no more than 800 words from a suitable adult (eg a member of sixth-form staff or music teacher) explaining why you are a suitable candidate to be awarded a Scholarship for Music.
• A copy of your Student Finance England letter confirming the value of the maintenance loan you are due to receive when you commence your studies.

Deadline: 14th March 2023