Summary
There are two scholarships available for students undertaking a full-time 12 months Master of Music (MMus) postgraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen, beginning in the academic year 2026-27.
Description
There are two scholarships available: one 'Carlaw Master of Music Postgraduate Scholarship' and one 'Carlaw Ogston Master of Music Postgraduate Scholarship'.
Applications are welcome from graduates with a First or Upper Second Honours degree in Music, or an equivalent qualification, who plan to undertake MMus studies within the Department of Music at the University of Aberdeen in any area of music, beginning in the academic year 2026-27. Applicants starting an MMus in either September 2026 or January 2027 are eligible to apply. Applicants must hold an offer of admission for the MMus before applying for the scholarships.
For the Carlaw-Ogston Master of Music Scholarship, preference will be given to students who have undertaken their undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen.
Each scholarship is valued at £2,000 for the one year duration of the postgraduate degree. The scholarship will be dispersed in two equal parts, the first instalment of £1,000 at the start of the academic year and the second instalment of £1,000 at the start of the second half session. The award is received subject to satisfactory progress over the period and an annual review will take place.
Eligibility
Applicants of any fee status are eligible to apply for the scholarships.
Criteria
Applicants must hold an offer of admission for the Master of Music (MMus) postgraduate degree programme before applying for the scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit and musical talent in any area of music (i.e. composition or musicology) to students with a conditional or unconditional offer.
Application Procedure
To apply, please submit a CV including your University of Aberdeen Applicant Reference Number, at least one example of your recent work (i.e. composition or essay) and a covering letter with an outline of your intended postgraduate studies, to: Lyndsey Scott, School Administrator (email: lyndsey.scott@abdn.ac.uk). Your application will be considered for both scholarships.
** PLEASE NOTE: All applications and supporting documents must be sent via email only to lyndsey.scott@abdn.ac.uk **
Deadline
31st of July 2026
Further Info
Informal enquiries should be directed to Lyndsey Scott, email: lyndsey.scott@abdn.ac.uk
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