Scholarship Awards 2024-2025

The Rhythm Studio Foundation Scholarship is an annual award that provides the opportunity for young people to receive funded tuition at The Rhythm Studio. Successful applicants receive funding for weekly tuition on drums, guitar, bass, piano, vocals or music technology over the course of three terms. Scholarship holders are welcome to reapply the following year.

The level of financial support available ranges from 100% funded scholarship places to bursary awards that result in a 50% reduction in tuition fees. As well as instrumental or vocal tuition, scholarship students play in bands, perform live, record and receive mentoring from music industry professionals. Candidates should carefully read the guidance notes below before completing the application form.

Scholarship Application

Please note that it is not possible to save this form and return to it later. We recommend that you print the form, prepare your answers, then complete and submit your application.

Applicant Details

Title

Name

First Name

Last Name

Date of birth

School

Address

PARENT / GUARDIAN DETAILS

Title

Name

First Name

Last Name

Home telephone

Mobile telephone

Parent 1 Occupation

Parent 2 Occupation

Do you receive Universal Credit?

Yes

What is your total gross income to March 2024?

Number of dependent children in the household

INSTRUMENT & INTERESTS

Primary area of study

Secondary area of study

if applicable

Outline you musical background, including experience, interests and ambitions.

Describe any extra-curricular music activities that you have been involved in during the last three years.

Explain why you are in need of financial assistance and why this award would make a difference.

Do you receive free school meals?

Yes

References and example material

We require two examples of your work. You can include links to video or audio recordings of your music online. If you would like to include a reference from your music teacher, email a copy to info@rsfoundation.co.uk You can also send examples of your work via wetransfer.

How did you hear about The Rhythm Studio Foundation scholarship awards?

Declaration (to be completed by parent / guardian if the applicant is under 16.

I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, all information given as part of this application is correct. I hereby grant The Rhythm Studio Foundation explicit consent to process my sensitive personal data as defined by the Data Protection Act 1998.

Do not use this form if you are an existing scholarship student at The Rhythm Studio. Those wishing to reapply should do so here.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must be aged 11-18, have a proven passion for music, genuine talent and/or the potential and dedication to improve. In addition, candidates must have settled status in the UK, meaning you are a British Citizen or have been granted leave to enter or remain in the UK for an indefinite period.

FINANCIAL CRITERIA

Our Scholarship scheme is means-tested and you will need to provide evidence of a clear need for financial assistance to qualify for financial help. As a charity, our funds are limited and therefore we need to prioritise applicants demonstrating the greatest financial need in addition to musical commitment.

We look at the annual, gross, family income of the home in which the young person mainly lives, and take into account the number of dependent children within that household. The following guidelines may help you decide whether to progress with an application:

• If your gross annual family income is under £30,000, you are eligible to apply for a 100% scholarship

• If your gross annual family income is above £30,000, you are still eligible to apply and you may be awarded a 50% or 100% award depending on your individual circumstances.

For the 2024 round, we will make our assessment based on household family income for the period April 2023 to March 2024.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION

Please complete each section of this form in full, carefully and clearly. Individual applicants under 16 may prefer to have their parents complete the form. However, please make sure that the form is completed in the child’s name. Parents will need to complete the declaration at the foot of the form if the applicant is under 16.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS & EXAMPLE MATERIAL

We require candidates to supply example material to support their application, for example a reference from your school music teacher (you should include their full contact details including telephone number) and links to videos or audio recordings of your music. Please make at least two examples available.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

If you would like to apply for the scholarship, please complete and submit the application form above no later than 30th June 2024.

NOTIFICATION

You will be notified of the outcome of your application during the week commencing 1st July 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview during the week commencing 15th July 2024.

APPLICATION QUERIES

If you have any queries that are not covered in these instructions, or if you are in any way uncertain whether your application will meet The Foundation’s criteria please contact us before submission.