Imperial College London 2025 Ash Music Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Applications are now open for the Imperial College London 2025 Ash Music Scholarships for Undergraduate Students. On the retirement of Professor Sir Eric Ash FRS, Rector of Imperial College from 1986 to 1993, Imperial College Trust, who fund the scheme, decided to change the name of the scholarships to Ash Music Scholarships to mark Sir Eric's profound interest in and support of music at Imperial College. Each year the top scholar will be awarded the Coldstream Guards' Scholarship which will entitle the holder to £100 per year as well as the Ash award. 

• Table of Content
• About Imperial College London
• Ash Music Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Ash Music Scholarships
• Requirements for Ash Music Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Ash Music Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Imperial College London

Imperial College London is a world top ten university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial is committed to developing  the next generation of researchers, scientists and academics through collaboration across disciplines. Located in the heart of London,  Imperial is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle global challenges.... continue reading

Ash Music Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Ash Music Scholarships

Free instrumental tuition at the Royal College of Music

Requirements for Ash Music Scholarships Qualification

• Evidence of ABRSM Grade 8 distinction (or equivalent, including other international musical qualifications). A copy of the mark sheet is required (not the certificate).

• A reference from the instrumental/vocal teacher to be sent with the application.

• A letter from the applicant detailing relevant musical experience.

• In exceptional circumstances a high merit will sometimes be acceptable if supported by excellent references.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Ash Music Scholarships

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

Giving contact details (postal address, email address and telephone number), specifying the department to which application is being made.  References should be included with the applications.

The closing date for applications is 28th February 2026.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Imperial College London Scholarship webpage