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.
About University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is a public research university in Falmer, Sussex, England. Its campus is located in the South Downs National Park and is a short distance away from Central Brighton. The university received its Royal Charter in August 1961, the first of the plate glass university generation,and was a founding member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities. It has more than a third of its students enrolled in postgraduate programs and around a third of its staff is drawn from outside the United Kingdom. Sussex has a diverse community of over 17,000 students, with around on… read more
University of Sussex Undergraduate and Postgraduate ScholarshipsTypeCollege SchoolOrganisationUniversity of SussexCountry to studyUnited KingdomSchool to studyUniversity of SussexCourse to studyNot specifiedState of OriginGenderMen and WomenApplication DeadlineOctober 1, 2023
Aim and Benefits of University of Sussex Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships
£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.
Requirements for University of Sussex Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships Qualification
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)
Application Deadline
October 1, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to University of Sussex on www.sussex.ac.uk to apply
For more details,visit University of Sussex website
