Training in Musical Theatre

(Formerly the Musical Theatre Bursary)

Applications for the 2009 scheme are now closed.

Who was this scheme for?
Ambitious and talented students aged 17 and over on the 6th April 2009 with a place, or applying for one, on a professional musical theatre training course in the UK, and without the means to pay for the fees.

This scheme was open to students who are about to start their course and to students who are part way through a course.

We were looking for applicants with talent and motivation who really need our financial support to help pay their tuition fees. If you had the means to pay your fees, we are unlikely to offer you a grant.

Students who receive a Dance and Drama Award from their college will not receive a grant from the Training in Musical Theatre scheme.

This scheme changed from previous years in that it will only contribute to the cost of your fees. We will not pay for travel, headshots, equipment, books, magazines or living expenses, such as rent, mobile phone, food or clothes.

What happens next?
Your application form will be read by the Fund’s independent assessors. If you have made a good case to receive a grant, we will invite you to an audition in London, on the 13th – 16th July 2009. You will perform to a panel of three people who work in the musical theatre business.

If you pass the audition and if we are satisfied that your financial circumstances would make it difficult for you to take up your college place, we will ask you to stay behind for an interview, to discuss your application further.