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Vaughan Williams Scholarships

In 2025 the Foundation will open up a new funding opportunity to PhD and Masters Students of Composition.

Vaughan Williams Scholarships of up to £8,000 will be offered to exceptionally talented PhD and Masters students of composition at British universities or conservatoires who anticipate a career as a professional composer. These one-off scholarships replace the former VW Bursaries for Masters students only.


Applications will open on 1 January 2025.



30 November 2024


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