Grant Giving Trusts
The Countess of Munster Trust has been working with other similar Grant-Giving Trusts who support study for musicians both at under-graduate and post-graduate levels to help students access information easily when they need to apply for financial support for their studies. The various trusts and foundations have different requirements for both the application process and the auditions that follow. To help students navigate funding applications, a document has been produced that outlines the essential differences and requirements for each trust and foundation. It is hoped that the document will ensure that the student has a knowledge of the eligibility requirements along with the dates and processes for each Trust before they start their applications.
This document was correct at the time of being completed; it is essential that you check the website of the fund you are applying to for any new updates that may have been made after this date.
The trusts listed on this document are by no means the only trusts that may be able to help you. Please ensure that you conduct a comprehensive research into what else may be available; your place of study should be able to advise you further.
This document was correct at the time of being completed; it is essential that you check the website of the fund you are applying to for any new updates that may have been made after this date.
The trusts listed on this document are by no means the only trusts that may be able to help you. Please ensure that you conduct a comprehensive research into what else may be available; your place of study should be able to advise you further.
Other links and resources
1901 Arts Club
An intimate and unique event space in central London and an activity of the Hattori Foundation. Provides rehearsal, recording and performing spaces at subsidised rates for emerging artists and other arts charities. 
City Music Foundation
The City Music Foundation provides professional musicians in the UK in the early stages of their careers with expert advice, guidance and support to help them to build successful careers in music. 
The Drake Calleja Trust
Financially and artistically supports talented young musicians studying in the UK. Open to classical solo instrumentalists, accompanists and singers of all nationalities aged 18 and above studying in the UK. 
ChamberStudio
Located in central London and running Masterclasses throughout the academic year, ChamberStudio provides accessible, affordable and regular support for young professional chamber musicians. |
YCAT Young Classical Artist Trust Identifying, nurturing, promoting and supporting exceptional young artists.
Help Musicians UK
Leading UK charity for professional musicians of all genres. Their Funding Wizard provides a search engine for funding opportunities in the UK 
Talent Unlimited
Provides financial support to music students of exceptional talent but limited means. 
IMS Prussia Cove
The International Musicians Seminar, Prussia Cove is one of the premier short course seminars in the world. |
The Bromsgrove International Young Musicians’ Competition
International platform for talented young instrumentalists and singers between the ages of 17 and 25 (28 in the case of singers).
International platform for talented young instrumentalists and singers between the ages of 17 and 25 (28 in the case of singers).
The Countess of Munster Musical Trust
Provides scholarships, prizes and loans to support young musicians in the UK.
Provides scholarships, prizes and loans to support young musicians in the UK.
The Menuhin Competition
The world's leading international violin competition for musicians under the age of 22.
The world's leading international violin competition for musicians under the age of 22.