Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and bursaries are given to students based on financial need.

The amount available for scholarships and bursaries varies from year to year, with some funding coming from the Academy’s own endowments and the rest secured through the generosity of individuals, companies, trusts and foundations.

After auditioning, you may be offered a place, either with or without a scholarship.

All international students and UK/EU postgraduates are also invited to apply for financial assistance (bursary).

If financial assistance is not awarded through the bursary process, you can apply for hardship funds (more information below) after enrolment is completed at the start of the academic year.

All scholarship awards are ongoing for the duration of your study programme, unless otherwise stated, and are subject to satisfactory progression and engagement with the course.

Please note, if your course is extended for an extra year, scholarship awards are not automatically renewed.

Exchange or Study Abroad students are not eligible for Academy bursary or scholarship support.