NTU Music Scholarship Application Form for offer holders

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1 NTU Music Scholarship Application Form for offer holders Nottingham Trent University is pleased to offer prestigious scholarships to support the development of our students musical talents. These competitive scholarships provide a set duration of free music tuition, and are available to applicants who have received an offer to study on an eligible course starting in September 2018 and January This application form can be used to apply for: NTU Music Scholarship This scholarship scheme is competitive and we will award scholarships to applicants who most closely meet or exceed the criteria for the award. The scholarship decision will be made by a panel chaired by the Director of Music and all decisions are final. The scholarship will provide you with a set monetary value and time period of paid vocal or instrument tuition. How to apply Complete this application form make sure you fill in all relevant sections. your form to music@ntu.ac.uk There is no deadline to apply but as scholarships are limited, we would advise you to apply as early as you can. Applications received after all scholarships have been awarded will not be considered. We will contact you with our decision within four weeks of your audition (if you live in the UK) or within four weeks of receiving your completed application (if you live outside the UK).

2 SECTION ONE Your personal details First name(s)*: Nationality*: Surname (Family name)*: Current country of residence*: *: NTU Student number*: Please use the same address you used when applying for your course. We will use this for all communications about your scholarship application. This is usually an N or T followed by seven digits/numbers. You will find this on your offer or offer letter. Course details (offer holders) Course you have an offer for at NTU: SECTION TWO Music details Instrument(s) / voice type*: Highest grade(s) attained*: Precise mark(s) achieved*: Name of examination board(s)*: Tell us about your musical background including your musical interests, achievements, and performance experience*: Tell us about your musical aims and ambitions, specifying short-term and long-term goals*:

3 Tell us why you think you should be awarded an NTU Music Scholarship*: SECTION THREE Complete this section if you live in the UK. Audition details We may invite you to attend an audition at the University. This will take place in front of the Director of Music and last for a maximum of 20 minutes. You will be asked to perform two contrasting pieces (maximum of ten minutes combined). Please indicate which audition date you would prefer to attend: Saturday 24 February 2018 Saturday 24 March 2018 I require an alternative audition date Please indicate whether you will require an accompanist for your audition. If you do, we will provide one and you will have time for short rehearsal before your audition begins: I need an accompanist I do not need an accompanist SECTION FOUR Complete this section if you live outside the UK. Performance evidence Instead of an audition, we require you to submit web links to video recordings of you performing two contrasting pieces (maximum of ten minutes combined). Please upload your recordings to YouTube and add the links below: Web link 1: Web link 2: SECTION FIVE

4 Reference details Please provide the name and contact details of a professional musician / teacher who would be willing to support your application if necessary*: Name: Position: Address: Telephone: SECTION SIX Checklist Before sending your application we recommend that you do the following: Please check that you have a received an offer to study on an eligible course. Please check that you have provided the same address that you used when applying for the course. Please ensure that you have completed all sections marked with an *. Please check that you have included all your personal information, including your N or T number. Please ensure that you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions. Please ensure you have indicated which audition date you would prefer to attend, if you live in the UK. Please ensure you have included web links to your performance uploads if you live outside the UK. Please send your completed application form to music@ntu.ac.uk as soon as possible. This list is offered as a suggestion and is not intended to be prescriptive or exhaustive. SECTION SEVEN Terms and Conditions Please read the scholarship Terms and Conditions and sign below. I confirm that the details given in this scholarship application form are accurate, and I have read and understood the Terms and Conditions of this scholarship. Signed: Date: Please note: A digital signature will be accepted To be eligible for consideration for a scholarship, applicants must have been offered a place on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at NTU or Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies. Please do not send your scholarship application before or with your application to study at NTU or Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies. Offer holders are only eligible to apply for a scholarship if they are due to enrol on the first year of their course in September 2018 or January We will consider all scholarship applications up to the point that all scholarships have been awarded and there are none remaining.

5 5. 6. The scholarship is not transferable and will not be awarded if you choose to defer your entry to a different start date. Applicants based in the UK will be informed whether they have (or have not) been awarded a scholarship (and of the value of the scholarship award if they have been awarded) within four weeks of their audition. 7. Applicants based outside of the UK will be information whether they have (or have not) been awarded a scholarship (and of the value of the scholarship award if they have been awarded) within four weeks of their completed application being received. 8. The scholarship will be awarded when an applicant accepts their scholarship offer, accepts and meets the conditions of their course offer, and has enrolled on the course. 9. Scholarships are competitive and selection is based on the information provided on the scholarship application form, and your audition or performance recordings. It is, therefore, of great importance that you give your scholarship statement careful thought and preparation. 10. As a scholarship recipient, we expect to be a member of at least one of NTU Music s ensembles. Full commitment to both music tuition and ensemble attendance is compulsory. Failure to do so may result in your scholarship being revoked. 11. The University s decision in all matters relating to the scholarship is final. 12. If your scholarship application is successful, we may ask you to appear in online and / or printed University marketing materials. For example, providing a student profile and a photograph which may be used to promote the University and the University s scholarship schemes and courses. NTU Music Centre Nottingham Trent University City Campus Goldsmith Street Nottingham NG1 5LT Tel: +44 (0)