University of Sussex 2023 Dr John Birch Music Scholarship for International Students


The University of Sussex is delighted to honour its much-loved former music lecturer and organist, Dr John Birch (1929-2012), with this scholarship. The aim of this scholarship is to support one selected organ player to continue to develop and perform while studying at Sussex. This scholarship is open to all current undergraduate and postgraduate students at Sussex, whether or not they are studying Music.

University of Sussex Information

University of Sussex Grants

University of Sussex 2023 Dr John Birch Music Scholarship for International Students Established in 1961, University of Sussex is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Brighton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Sussex is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Sussex offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • Have obtained Grade 8 or equivalent in organ playing.
  • Be an applicant or current student at the University of Sussex (open to applicants for 2023 entry)

Offered Benefits

  • £800 cash award.
  •  In addition, the selected recipient will receive access to the music practice rooms in the School of Media, Arts and Humanities (MAH).
  • All applicants who reach the audition stage, regardless of the success of their application, will be offered the opportunity to be part of a list of performers who are willing to perform at events around campus or are interested in collaboration with other musicians.

Application Process

Go to University of Sussex on www.sussex.ac.uk to apply
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