Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship

In memory of Robert Ackrill-Haigh, this scholarship is awarded to a talented 1st year undergraduate string player.

  • Funding: One payment of £990
  • Academic year: 2025/26
  • Open to: International (including EU) and UK (home) students
  • Qualification level: Undergraduate
  • Number available: 1
Applications for 2025/26 are open until Monday 30 June 2025, 11.59pm BST

The successful candidate will receive £990 at the end of their first year, subject to demonstrating skill, improvement and dedication in their orchestral playing and performance.

The scholarship will be awarded to a 1st year undergraduate string player.

Eligibility

Open to International (including EU) and UK (home) students.

In order to be eligible you must also have an offer for a place on one of the following courses:

Candidates must be studying for an undergraduate degree in Music or Music and Sound Recording and have successfully completed Year 1.

The award will be based on the string player's demonstration of skill, improvement and dedication in their orchestral playing and performance throughout their first year.

 

How to apply

Application deadline: Monday 30 June 2025, 11.59pm BST

Please send an audition video plus a note of any relevant achievements to act-admin-manager@york.ac.uk by 11:59pm bst on 30 June 2024.

Contact details

Kath Watson
act-admin-manager@york.ac.uk