Institute Scholarships - study for free!

[Davemarks]

Hey y'all - I just pinched this off the Institute website. Thought there might be some monster bassists here who'd like a free years worth of studying:

Monday, April 07, 2008

2008 Institute Scholarships are launched!


Every year, in conjunction with our key industry partners, the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance awards a range of full and partial scholarships for study on the Higher Diploma.

Again, this year we will be awarding a full scholarship and one partial scholarship on each of the four instruments;
Bass Scholarship (worth £4,950)
Sponsored by Musicman and supported by Bass Guitar Magazine

Guitar Scholarship (worth £4,950)
Sponsored by Yamaha and supported by Musicradar.com

Drum Scholarship (worth £4,950)
Sponsored by Mapex/Paiste and supported by Drummer Magazine

Vocal Scholarship (worth £4,950)

Each partial scholarship, with one for each programme, is worth £2,500
What you have to do

To apply for the scholarship award you must video record and submit a solo performance of yourself. You may use a backing track, but if you do please make sure that you are clearly audible above it.

Your submission must be a MAXIMUM of three minutes in length (please note we will not view the submission for longer than three minutes). The performance must be submitted either on a DVD or sent electronically as either a ’.mov’ file or a ’.wmv’ file. Any other format will not be considered a valid application. If you are unsure, please contact our admissions team for advice on the submission methods. The entire performance must be one continuous and static shot with no editing or post-production.

For your guidance, please try to demonstrate a range of styles and an ability to improvise.

Alongside the video submission, you must complete the "Higher Diploma Scholarship Application Form." This will record basic contact information as well as include a 300-word essay detailing the reasons why you believe yourself worthy of consideration. You will be judged on your playing abilities, which must be clearly demonstrated in the recording, and your 300 word personal statement. The quality of the ACTUAL recording will not be judged.

The eight best applicants in each category will be chosen and invited to perform at the grand final, no later than two weeks before the event. At the grand final, you will have to perform live in front of a panel of judges and undergo a short interview. Your performance should be no longer than five minutes in length and again you can use backing tracks.

Finalists must use the backline provided by the Institute, although FX pedals and bass drum pedals are permitted. If you have any special technical requirements please contact the Institute for further information. The final prizes will be awarded based on the live performance and candidate’s suitability for study at the Institute.

GOOD LUCK!
The closing date for your application is Friday 18th July