The MBF Young Talent Awards are an important source of funding for young musicians and are made to those with a high level of musical achievement where there is financial need.
Awards of between £200 and £1,000 are offered to instrumentalists who will be under 18 years of age on
1 September 2008 towards one of the following:
• the cost of buying an instrument
• music lessons with a private teacher
• fees for a Saturday music centre
• travel expenses to attend a Saturday music centre
Awards are also offered to those who are aged 18 and about to enter their first year at university or college. Applications from 18 year olds can only be made for instrument purchase.
To apply please follow this link to the MBF website.
The closing date for receiving complete applications is Thursday 12 June 2008 and applicants should be British or Irish or have been resident in the UK or Ireland for at least 3 years on the closing date.
Contact: MBF Education Department, 16 Ogle Street, London, W1W 6JA
Email: mailto:education@mbf.org.uk