Hub Policy and Criteria for applying for a Bursary Grant

If you’re finding it hard to afford the costs of music tuition for your daughter/son/child in your care, you may be eligible for our bursary fund.

Who is the grant for?

Young people who can demonstrate financial hardship.

What will it cover?

Any individual music tuition for up to a year, together with the loan of an instrument, membership of Swindon Young Musicians,  if required and financial help towards music examination fees if relevant.

How much is it for?

You can apply for up to £120 per student per term based on a 3 term year but you must provide evidence to support the costs.  The bursary will only be paid for tuition etc. for the period up to the end of the academic year (July) but will be open for applications again the following year.

Who can apply?

Students aged 5-18 who are resident in Swindon and attend a Swindon school.  Families in need of financial support.  Awards are means tested and applicants should be able to provide relevant evidence of income.  The gross income of the student’s family should be less than £27,000 pa.

Families where more than one child is ready receiving music tuition would also be considered where gross income is less than £32,000 pa.

When can I apply?