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Online Scholarships & Bursaries

Point Blank is committed to making music education accessible to people of all backgrounds. We are delighted to offer our Future S.T.A.R.S. scholarships, bursaries and funds to support this commitment. These include a range of awards that aim to nurture talent as well as provide access to higher education for specific under-represented groups in higher education.

Our Future S.T.A.R.S. Scholarship, Bursary and Mentoring Awards programme aims to:

  • SUPPORT disadvantaged students into music education and into the industry
  • Nurture TALENT by removing social, ideological and financial barriers
  • Improve ACCESS to education, opportunity and employment within music
  • Create new REALITIES by raising aspiration in under-represented groups
  • Enable SUCCESS for anyone with the talent and the drive to achieve it

Please read through the menu of options below (which are grouped according to the school to which they are relevant) to find out more information about our schemes. If you have any questions or would like to apply, don't hesitate to contact us on admissions[at]pointblankmusicschool.com. 

access to music scholarship (ONLINE)

This scholarship is available to applicants whose circumstances may otherwise prevent them from commencing their studies with the aim of promoting greater diversity.  For each academic year 20/21 and 21/22, there is one scholarship available to outstanding applicants who may not otherwise be able to study with us. The scholarship is worth £6,000 per year and will cover the total value of the course. 

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 programmes at our Online campus
  • Be a UK national applying to study their first degree (you must not have completed a degree level course already)
  • Come from a low participation neighbourhood and have a household income of less than £25,000 per annum

Applications can be made by completing a Scholarship and Bursary Application form.  Please request this form from  admissions[at]pointblankmusicschool.com .

music industry leaders scholarship (Online)

This scholarship is available to applicants to our higher education courses via the Online school. Each academic year, Point Blank can award these to a limited number of outstanding applicants. 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 students should:

  • Demonstrate outstanding potential, evidence through a portfolio of work and a personal statement
  • Have been accepted on any of our Higher Education courses at our Online school
  • Be a UK national applying to study their first degree (you can not have completed a degree level course already)
  • Not be eligible for any other funding including student loans
  • Have a household income of less than £46,000 per annum

Applications can be made by completing a Scholarship and Bursary Application form.  Please request this form from  admissions[at]pointblankmusicschool.com .

music industry talent SCHOLARSHIP (ONLINE)

This scholarship is available for applicants to practical courses in our Online school and is worth the value of one module.  This can be awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding potential in music who are in need of 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 practical course in the Online school
  • Have a household income of less than £46,000 per annum

Applications can be made by completing a Scholarship and Bursary Application form.  Please request this form from  admissions[at]pointblankmusicschool.com.

hardship fund (online)

As part of our commitment to provide financial assistance for students who meet financial hardship whilst studying a student loan-funded online course with us, we have the Hardship Support Fund available. This fund provides financial support to a select number of current students studying a higher education course who have met unforeseen financial hardship during their studies. For some students, a grant from our Hardship Support Fund can make all the difference, allowing them to refocus on their studies and successfully graduate. The maximum award is £1,000 per year.

Applications can be made by contacting support[at]pointblankmusicschool.com.

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