University of Bristol 2025 Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship (Funded)

Through the generosity of the Wills Hall Association, an Organ Scholarship is available at The Monica Wills Chapel (situated in the grounds of Wills Hall, one of the University’s Halls of Residence on the edge of the Downs).

• Table of Content
• About University of Bristol
• University of Bristol Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Bristol Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship
• University of Bristol Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for University of Bristol Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Bristol Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Bristol

Before the University of Bristol, there was University College, Bristol University College, Bristol existed from 1876 to 1909 and was the precursor to the University of Bristol. Its history can be traced back to the efforts of John Percival, headmaster of Clifton College, to press for the establishment of such an institution. In 1872, Percival wrote to the Oxford colleges observing that the provinces lacked a university culture. The following year he produced a pamphlet called 'The Connection of the Universities and the Great Towns', which was well received by Benjamin Jowett, Master of ... continue reading

University of Bristol Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Bristol Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship

The annual value of the Scholarship is £750, paid in three termly instalments by bank transfer.

The award may be renewed by mutual agreement (normally for a maximum of two years). Renewal will be conditional on satisfactory academic progress and on the efficient performance of the duties listed below.

University of Bristol Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship Courses

• Music

Requirements for University of Bristol Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship Qualification

Applications for the Wills Hall Organ Scholarship are accepted both from current students of the University of Bristol and from prospective students who have been offered a place to study at the University and have made Bristol their first preference. Where a candidate of suitable merit is identified, the award will normally be made to a student embarking on her/his first year of study.

The award is open to students from all disciplines: it is not a requirement that an applicant be a student of Music.

There is no requirement that applicants be resident in Wills Hall during the tenure of the award, although in the event that candidates of equal merit present themselves, the Trustees may wish to make the award to one who has a current or past association with Wills Hall.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Bristol Monica Wills Chapel Organ Scholarship

The Scholarship is awarded annually on merit and the award is made irrespective of the religious convictions of the candidate. Familiarity with a broad range of Christian worship styles would be an advantage.

Deadline and Auditions

The application deadline is usually the first Friday in Teaching Block 1. An audition is required and will be notified by the Director of Chapel Music. An appointment will be made shortly after the auditions if a suitable candidate is identified. In the event that a suitable candidate is not appointed after the first round of auditions, the role may be held open for further applications thereafter.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

You should complete a Scholarship Application Form which is available from the Wills Hall Association c/o [email protected].

For more details visit: University of Bristol website.