Point Blank is committed to making music education accessible and inclusive. We are delighted to offer scholarships, bursaries and funds that are designed to remove financial barriers to accessing our Higher Education courses.

Please read the options below to find out more information about our financial support offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us on scholarships[at]pointblankmusicschool.com

WIDENING PARTICIPATION BURSARIES

ACCESS TO MUSIC BURSARY (LONDON)

This bursary is available to eligible applicants whose circumstances may otherwise prevent them from commencing their studies, with the aim of promoting greater diversity. Bursaries will be paid directly into a nominated bank account on a termly basis.

Eligible applicants must:

• Have been accepted onto one of our Higher Education programmes at our London campus
• Be a UK national applying to study your first degree (you must not have completed a degree level course already)
• Have a household income of less than £46,000 per annum.

WOMEN IN MUSIC BURSARY (LONDON)

This bursary is available to women from lower income backgrounds, and areas where there is low progression to higher education. Bursaries will be paid directly into a nominated bank account on a termly basis.

Eligible applicants must:

• Have been accepted onto one of our Higher Education programmes at our London campus
• Be a UK national applying to study your first degree (you must not have completed a degree level course already)
• Have a household income of less than £46,000 per annum.

CARE LEAVER BURSARY

This bursary is available to students who have spent at least 13 weeks under the care of a local authority. Applicants who indicate care experience via their UCAS or direct application will be contacted for confirmation of care leaver status, usually in the form of a letter from a local authority, social worker, or case worker. Bursaries will be paid directly into a nominated bank account on a termly basis.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A WIDENING PARTICIPATION BURSARY

Details regarding the process for 2023/24 will be published shortly.

HARDSHIP FUND (LONDON)

As part of our commitment to providing financial assistance for students who meet financial hardship whilst studying on a Higher Education course with us, we have the Hardship Fund available. This fund provides financial support to current students who have met unforeseen financial hardship, to help them access and remain on their programme of study.

Hardship funding is limited and should not be seen as a source of income, rather as a safety net for students in financial difficulty. Hardship funding is not guaranteed, and each application is considered on an individual basis. The maximum award is £1,000 per year, but only in exceptional circumstances will individuals receive a grant of more than £500. Applications can be made by contacting support[at]pointblankmusicschool.com.

POINT BLANK SCHOLARSHIPS

WE ARE EUROPE SCHOLARSHIP (LONDON)

This scholarship is available to applicants from the European Union (EU) who do not have settled/pre-settled status in the UK. Each academic year, Point Blank can award these to EU applicants who would not otherwise be able to study with us. The scholarship is worth £3,000 per year (up to £9,000 in total depending on your pathway) and will be deducted from the course fees.

To be eligible applicants or students should:

• Have been accepted on any of our Higher Education courses at our London campus
• Be an EU national applying to study your first degree (you cannot have completed a degree level course already)
• The scholarships will be automatically applied to all EU applicants in the academic year 2022/23.

WE ARE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (LONDON)

This scholarship is available to applicants from outside of the UK and the European Union (EU). For each academic year, Point Blank can award these to a limited number of outstanding international applicants who would not otherwise be able to study with us. The scholarship is worth £3,000 per year (up to £9,000 in total depending on your pathway) and will be deducted from the course fees.

To be eligible applicants or students should:

• Demonstrate outstanding potential, evidenced through a portfolio of work and a personal statement
• Have been accepted on any of our Higher Education courses at our London campus
• Be an international applicant applying to study your first degree (you must not have completed a degree level course already)

To apply, please request the application form by emailing scholarships[at]pointblankmusicschool.com.

MUSIC INDUSTRY LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP (LONDON)

This scholarship is available to applicants to study any of our Higher Education programmes in London. Each academic year, Point Blank can award these to a limited number of outstanding applicants. The scholarship is worth £1,000 per year (up to £3,000 in total depending on your pathway) and will be deducted from the course fees. 

To be eligible students should:

• Have been accepted on any of our Higher Education courses at our London campus
• Be a UK national applying to study their first degree (you cannot have completed a degree level course already)
• Have achieved 152 UCAS points or the equivalent.

Application is automatic; there is no need to apply. The scholarship will be awarded once confirmation of results/grades have been received.

MUSIC INDUSTRY TALENT SCHOLARSHIP (LONDON)

This scholarship is available to applicants to practical courses at our London school and is worth the value of one module. This can be awarded to students who show outstanding music potential and need financial assistance.

 To be eligible students should:

• Demonstrate outstanding potential, evidence through a portfolio of work and a personal statement
• Be applying to study a professional course
• Have a household income of less than £46,000 per annum
• To apply, please request the application form by emailing scholarships[at]pointblankmusicschool.com

The scholarships, bursaries and grants listed above are subject to the following terms & conditions:

• Scholarships may only be used towards the cost of a Point Blank course and may not be redeemed for cash value.
• Scholarships and bursaries may be rescinded at the institution's discretion if a student changes course.
• Point Blank will contact the selected recipient via email. If the recipient does not respond within 7 days of the offer letter being sent, the scholarship or bursary offer will be rescinded.
• Where applicable, scholarship funds will be disbursed periodically throughout the programme. After the initial disbursement, the recipient must maintain satisfactory academic progress and meet the minimum attendance requirements to continue to receive the scholarship. If the scholarship recipient fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress or meet the minimum attendance requirement, the scholarship will be forfeited, and the recipient is liable for all remaining tuition charges that would have otherwise been paid by the scholarship.
• Bursaries will be paid in termly instalments to the recipient. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that correct and accurate bank details have been provided to Point Blank.
• Point Blank reserves the right to not award a scholarship, bursary or grant if no applicant meets eligibility requirements.
• Scholarships and bursaries are not guaranteed, nor will a scholarship or bursary award secure a place on the intended programme or term of study for the recipient.
• Students in receipt of scholarships or bursaries may be expected to attend external events (e.g., education exhibitions) or contribute to marketing material.
• Students in receipt of a scholarship or bursary will receive it in the first week of their course once all enrollment requirements are met.