For many, a scholarship makes the dream of studying at the RCM a reality. More than 50% of our students receive financial assistance from the RCM. Your support will help us to increase the funding available to our aspiring young musicians in the future.
'I am a mature student with two children. It was a huge decision to leave employment to study at the RCM. Without the support of my very generous scholarship this would have not been possible.'
‘I can already be sure that my time here will be life-changing. My singing is improving dramatically and there are more incredible opportunities coming up than I can possibly take advantage of.’
‘I feel extremely supported and at ease knowing that I can focus and give my best to achieve my highest level of performance without worrying about finances.’
'It is through support like yours that I can take my playing and love of music to the next level and focus my energy on practice and performance and I can’t thank you enough.'
We strive to give students a learning experience that unlocks their potential and prepares them for life after study, nurturing their personal development in order to meet the demands of the music profession. The unique resource of our pioneering Creative Careers Centre provides an unparalleled career support service. RCM students and graduates enjoy success in major competitions around the globe and go on to pursue a wide range of careers paths in some of the most prestigious ensembles, venues, educational institutions and opera companies.
The RCM is dedicated to preparing our students for the world after graduation. Our Creative Careers Centre gives graduates and students access to a wealth of job opportunities as well as offering support and careers advice.
Support the musicians of the future by donating to the RCM Scholarships fund.
Our supporters enjoy building meaningful relationships with their scholarship recipients. Over the course of a year, a gift of £10,000 or more provides a named scholarship for a Home/EU student and £25,000 or more provides a named scholarship for an international student. In recognition of your support, you will be invited to follow your scholar’s journey, attend performances and will be acknowledged in their biography.
Endowing a scholarship at the RCM creates a lasting legacy and can be established with a gift of £300,000 or more. Scholarships will receive a name of your choosing and are endowed in perpetuity.
'Being a donor is very fulfilling. To see our beneficiaries succeed in their chosen profession in life is reward in itself.'
'The RCM is special and I am delighted to be involved in nurturing students of talent in this way.'
‘For five years we’ve supported RCM scholars, featured them in our magazine, given them opportunities to perform and watched them grow as musicians. Our clients love seeing what they’ve been up to.’
Every student who auditions in person for a place on one of the RCM's performance or composition courses will be considered for a scholarship or study award. Composers who audition by video interview will also be considered.
Eligibility for scholarships is based on merit, which is determined by performance at audition or the strength of portfolio and interview for composers.
For more information on the RCM Scholarships Fund and how you can support students through their studies, please contact our Scholarships Officer.
Supporter Engagement Officer
+44 (0)20 7591 4862
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS
United Kingdom
