Applications open for Dayas Music Scholarship Fund (UK)

Funding Information

• The Dayas fund offers grants of £100 to £600 for individuals.
• For an exceptional project showing imagination, innovation and enterprise a special award may be offered up to twice the maximum award.
• Applicants may only receive one grant in a 12 month period. Those awarded may not apply for a further award for 5 years.

Geographical Focus 

• Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton

Eligible Projects

• Tuition costs for an individual which will allow them to progress their own music abilities.
• Tuition that will benefit a wider group, e.g. those performing in hospitals, schools or for other community events.
• Grants can cover tuition for playing an instrument, singing, conducting or composition.
• Grants can cover any genre of music.
• Expenses associated with an individual’s music project, e.g. making a recording, hire of a performance venue.

Ineligible Projects

• Not for the purchase of instruments or equipment.
• Funds cannot be used to subsidize other awards or scholarships for Further Education or Higher Education.
• International travel (unless in connection with specific international project)
• Commercial ventures
• Proselytizing activities, i.e active promotion of a specific religion or belief system

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications to this fund will need to meet the following criteria:
  • Individuals undertaking musical tuition, especially those providing a community benefit.
  • Individuals must be over 18 years of age.
  • Applications for studies or projects in pianoforte will be prioritized.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Individuals not resident in Hampshire, Portsmouth or Southampton.
• Applications will not be accepted from those in full-time education and/or college education.

For more information, visit HIWCF.