Imperial Ash Music Scholarships | 2026-2027

Apply for Imperial Ash Music Scholarships

The Ash Music Scholarship is a program available at Imperial College London for domestic and international students who are passionate about music. The scheme offers scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing music degrees in the United Kingdom.

Following the retirement of former Rector of Imperial College, Professor Sir Eric Ash FRS, Imperial College Trust, which funds the scheme, changed the name of the scholarships to Ash Music Scholarships to mark Sir Eric’s profound interest in and support of music at Imperial College.

Since then, the institution annually awards five scholarships to the top scholars under the Coldstream Guards’ Scholarship which will entitle the holder to £100 per year as well as the Ash award.

Tuition Fees

Imperial College London tuition fees are subject to annual changes and are determined by year of entry, not year of study. Domestic and international students generally pay between £4,786 and £24,900.

Eligibility Criteria

Imperial Ash Music Scholarships | 2026-2027

To be eligible, the applicant must;

  • Enroll in a full-time music program at ICL
  • Provide a reference from the instrumental/vocal teacher
  • Have a letter from the applicant detailing relevant musical experience.
  • Provide evidence of ABRSM Grade 8 distinction, and other international musical qualifications.

Scholarship Benefits

Candidates selected for the Imperial College London Ash Music Scholarships program will receive free instrumental tuition at the Royal College of Music.

Application Procedure

  • Applications (on one instrument only) should be sent in hard copy to:
  • Oliver Gooch, Director of the Blyth Music and Arts Centre, Level 5 Sherfield Building, Imperial College, London SW7 2AZ
  • Applicant should specify the department to which the application is being made
  • Submit references with the applications.

Deadline/Expiration: February 28, 2026

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