Bursaries and Awards

Fitzwilliam College offers financial assistance to support both individual and collective music-making among its students. All students of the College are entitled to a grant of £200 p.a. towards instrumental or vocal lessons, while those students reading Music are entitled to a grant of up to £500 p.a., or up to £700 for those students taking the specialised performance option in the final year of their Tripos.

Organ and Choral Scholarships

The College also regularly elects both Organ Scholars and Choral Scholars, who take a leading role in the activities of the Chapel Choir. Organ Scholars receive an award of £450 p.a. and a contribution of £300 p.a. towards their lessons, while Choral Scholars receive an annual award of £100 p.a.

Applications for Organ and Choral Scholarships are conducted through the University's intercollegiate scheme, but prospective applicants are also encouraged to contact the Director of Music, Francis Knights (email music@fitz.cam.ac.uk or tel 01223 768463), for information about the opportunities available at Fitzwilliam.

For further details, see www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/musicawards

Repetiteur Scholarship

The Padley Repetiteur Scholarship is an new appointment, intended to provide performing and directing opportunities for a talented keyboard player. The Scholar is fully involved with practical music-making in college; for further details, contact the Director of Music, Francis Knights (email music@fitz.cam.ac.uk or tel 01223 768463).

Milner-Walton Fund

Support for collective musical, theatrical and artistic activities among Fitzwilliam students is provided through the Milner-Walton Fund, administered by the Fitzwilliam Society Trust. The Fund awards grants of up to £800 and in the past these have supported activities such as musicals, music ensembles, and overseas tours by the Chapel Choir.

Saxophone Scholarship

The Avshalom Hertzwolf Saxophone Scholarship is a new music award, intended to provide performing opportunities for a talented player. The Scholar is involved with practical music-making in college at all levels; for further details, contact the Director of Music, Francis Knights (email music@fitz.cam.ac.uk or tel 01223 768463).

Contact

For information about how to apply for the Milner-Walton Fund or for support towards instrumental and vocal lessons, please contact the Tutorial Administrator, Mrs Claire Claydon (email cac44@cam.ac.uk or tel 01223 332004).