Scholarships and bursaries
BIMM Music Institute is dedicated to helping students develop their skills, talents, and self-confidence while gaining nationally recognised higher education qualifications.
Every academic year, we’re able to offer a limited number of scholarships and bursaries to talented and dedicated applicants and students who are in financial hardship.
Available Scholarships and Bursaries
The Fair Access Fund (FAF) provides financial support to undergraduate students from a variety of underrepresented groups. The FAF is designed to aid their transition to university and to improve equality of opportunity for all students.
The fund provides financial support directly to students either as a bursary, which will be paid across all years of study, or as an Access Award, which is paid once in your first year of study. These are not loans, and they do not need to be paid back.
The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation (UMUKSF) is an independent music education charity, established in 1997 to celebrate the centenary of EMI Records and now generously supported by Universal Music.
The Foundation’s mission is to improve access to music education across the UK & Ireland, helping young people pursue their passion for music, regardless of background or circumstance.
As part of this mission, UMUKSF is proud to offer a £2,200 bursary to support one undergraduate music student at each of BIMM Music Institute’s UK campuses.
This bursary is a one-time award to help ease the cost of tuition and support your journey into the music industry.
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Aiken Promotions for a brand-new scholarship: The Jim Aiken Scholarship.
Aiken Promotions is Ireland’s largest independent music promoter, responsible for some of the country’s most iconic live music events – from stadium concerts to boutique festivals such as All Together Now and Forbidden Fruit. Founded by the late Jim Aiken in 1962, the company played a key role in shaping Ireland’s live music scene and bringing international artists to Irish audiences. This scholarship honours Jim’s legacy by supporting the next generation of talent hoping to build a future in the live music industry.
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Musicmaker, Dublin’s most iconic music store, for a brand-new scholarship.
For over 40 years, Musicmaker has been at the heart of Dublin’s music scene, supporting artists like U2, Hozier, and Kodaline. More than just a store, it has built a strong community through workshops, live performances, and artist support, championing musicians at every stage of their journey.
As part of our commitment to fostering inclusivity and removing financial barriers, BIMM University offers a travel bursary programme for prospective students attending our Open Days, auditions, and in-person applicant days within the UK.
Any questions?
For any questions regarding student finance or if you’d like more information on how to apply to BIMM Music Institute, please contact our Enquiries Team on 01273 840 346 or email [email protected].
