Awarded to EPTA UK members only.
EPTA UK offers two bursaries to members:
- The John Bigg Scholarship Fund: For talented pupils of EPTA members who may be having difficulty in paying for their piano lessons.
- The Mark Ray Scholarship Fund: To support teachers in continuing professional development.
The John Bigg Scholarship Fund is awarded to pupils of EPTA UK members who show true commitment to the piano as their first and preferred instrument. A minimum standard of approximately grade 5 would be expected. The Mark Ray Scholarship Fund is awarded to EPTA UK members to assist in ongoing training. Applicants will be considered and awarded to applicants who show commitment to teaching and where there is a clearly defined outcome (e.g. research, a course, or working towards a qualification).
Nominations are invited for a limited number of bursaries of up to £300. The bursaries will be considered and awarded to applicants who show commitment to teaching and where there is a clearly defined outcome (e.g. research, a course, or working towards a qualification). To support the application please include the details of two referees who are happy to be contacted, are not a relative, but are familiar with the applicant and their circumstances. Full instructions on the application form.
The next application deadline is 1 June 2024, 11:59pm.
EPTA UK Members can log in to the Members Area of the website here to apply.
Other useful links:
Awards for Young Musicians
Music for All
Future Talent
Help Musicians
