choir and chamber ensemble

Music Scholarships

The College offers a number of prizes and scholarships to support Wolfson musicians in their studies and performance.

choir and chamber ensemble

Brian Moore Accompanist Scholarship

Wolfson College offers a choir accompanist scholarship each year worth £600 with additional 'perks' up to the value of a further £600, including a keyboard in your college room, free meals on duty days, free choir tours, sheet music purchase, and piano/organ/singing lessons as decided with the Director of Music.

Auditions are held during the first week of Michaelmas Term. More information and the application form can be found in the download section below. The application deadline is 1 October 2023, although early applications are always welcome.

Choral Scholarships

Wolfson also offers a number of choral scholarships each year, including the Lynette Alcantara Choral Scholarship for the applicant with the best solo potential.

  • Undergraduate Choral Scholars receive a stipend of £100 plus perks
  • Postgraduate Choral Scholars receive a stipend of £250 plus perks
  • The Lynette Alcántara Choral Scholarship offers additional voice lessons to the choral scholar with the most solo potential.
  • All Choral Scholars receive additional 'perks' including a number of free Formal Halls, choir socials, free choir tours every few years, and singing lessons to the value of £300.

Auditions are held during the first week of Michaelmas Term. More information and the application form can be found in the download section below. The application deadline is 1 October 2023, although early applications are always welcome.

Ian Cross Graduate Instrumental Scholarship

Outstanding Instrumentalists are invited to apply for this scholarship of £350 plus solo opportunities.
Auditions are held during the first week of Michaelmas Term. More information and the application form can be found in the download section below. The application deadline is 1 October 2023, although early applications are always welcome.

University Awards Scheme

Wolfson also participates in the University's Instrumental Awards Scheme for Chamber Music, which provides up to £200 towards individual instrumental lessons alongside regular specialist coaching. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are able to apply - please complete the expression of interest form to receive further details.