Composer Bursaries
We partner with The Bliss Trust to invite applications from emerging composers living and working in the UK seeking funds to assist with professional development in the field of contemporary classical music.
The Composer Bursary scheme for 2012 is now open and accepting applications.
To download an application and guidelines click the button on the left.
This grant scheme can help with:
- supporting professional recordings of new works, promotional recordings or similar projects
- computer hardware/software or similar resources
- travel costs relating to attending performances abroad
- commissioning fees* (to assist or supplement another body)
- as a bursary towards study at a summer school or similar (i.e. supplementary study)
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It is anticipated that this scheme will be highly competitive and resources are limited so please remember that a full application does not guarantee an award.
We are sorry to say that we are not able to grant funds for assistance with full-time, part-time, post-graduate, undergraduate studies or any activities/equipment directly relating to curricular studies, or to individuals who were successful recipients of this grant in 2011.
*If a composition is already being supported by the PRS for Music Foundation under another funding opportunity, then further application under this opportunity will not be considered.
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Further Information
Founded in 1986 under the guidance of Lady Bliss, The Bliss Trust aims to promoter both the wider understanding and appreciation of the music of Arther Bliss, and the education and further education of students of composition and young composers.