UWE Bristol Music Pathways Scholarship

A three-year award to support musically talented international students throughout their undergraduate studies at UWE Bristol.

About the Music Pathways Scholarship

The UWE Bristol Music Pathways Scholarship is a three-year award for international undergraduate students at UWE Bristol.

The scholarship offers a reduction of up to £9,000 over the three years of study, helping students develop musically and personally, while actively contributing to the UWE Bristol community.

  • Year one: £2,500
  • Year two: £3,000
  • Year three: £3,500

There are three UWE Bristol Music Pathways Scholarship places available in academic year 2027/28.

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Eligibility

To apply for the UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship, you must: 

  • be an international fee paying student 
  • hold an offer to study a full-time undergraduate degree at UWE Bristol (some course exclusions may apply) 
  • meet the academic and English language requirements of your chosen programme 
  • not be a sponsored student or receiving another UWE Bristol tuition fee reduction 
  • be able to demonstrate exceptional level of musical skill on chosen instrument that is compatible with at least one UWE Bristol Centre for Music ensemble. 

This scholarship is not available for vocalists at this time.

Continuing eligibility 

The scholarship is subject to you fulfilling specific engagement activities in each year of study. These include: 
  • committed participation in UWE Centre for Music ensembles, including attending rehearsals consistently, potentially serving as section leader and participating in several live performances each year. 
  • maintaining excellence on your chosen instrument through consistent practice
  • participating in marketing and recruitment initiatives, acting as an advocate for UWE Bristol, Centre for Music and the Music Pathways programme. 

Activity will be monitored throughout your study. If you do not meet the minimum engagement requirements, your award will be forfeited in continuing years. 

How to apply

To complete the online application form you will need your UWE Bristol student number and the following: 

  • a link to a video audition in which you perform two contrasting pieces, with the total audition lasting up to 10 minutes, fully showcasing virtuosic ability and expressive range
  • a 150 word personal statement supporting your application.

Applicants may be invited to a live video interview, including an invitation to play via video chat if necessary to support the selection process. 

Successful applicants will be awarded the scholarship for the academic year 2027/28. 

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Benefits of the UWE Bristol Music Pathways Scholarship

Benefits include:

  • Financial support of up to £9,000 toward tuition fees over three years. 
  • Six one-to-one music lessons with an instrument specialist during the academic year. 
  • Three sessions with professional accompanist to prepare for public performance. 
  • Free loan of an instrument if required unless the instrument is not portable, in which case access to an appropriate instrument will be arranged at Centre for Music. 
  • Priority access to rehearsal studios and practice rooms at UWE Bristol’s dedicated Centre for Music. 
  • Opportunities to perform as a soloist in prestigious public concerts.